I participated in an online auction this week, and bought four clocks. I'm really excited about  these, because they each bring something new to my clock offerings.

Ingraham Shelf Banjo
First among the clocks is this shelf banjo by Ingraham of, Bristol, Connecticut. The clock is made of stained birch and features a 4 1/2 inch Arabic numeral dial, brass embellished side arms,  and a black and gold-painted lower tablet. The clock runs for a week on a winding and strikes the hours on a gong. It stands about 8 inches high. A keen observer might notice some striking similarities between this and the Ingraham "Nyanza" banjo clock I have for sale on my Clocks for Sale page.

Ansonia "Regulator A" Wall Timepiece
It's not called a clock, because, technically speaking, a clock must mark the hours with a sound. This beautiful walnut regulator was made by the Ansonia Clock Co. around 1900. In addition to the walnut case, it features a glazed lower door marked Regulator A and a large 12 inch dial. This will also run for a full week on one winding. Easy to wind and set, this clocks is suitable for areas where hour striking isn't desirable. This one measures 32 inches in height.

Two Connecticut Clocks
I was thrilled to find these two clocks offered together. The on the right is a E.N. Welch schoolhouse clock in gorgeous rosewood. It runs for a week on a winding and strikes the hours. The one on the left is an older clock known as a "split-baluster shelf clock". We know it's older because it has a thirty-hour (runs for one day on a winding) wooden works movement. This will be the first antique clock with wooden gears that I've owned, and I'm excited to work on it. They measure 32 and 25 inches in height respectively. They will be sold separately.

I will be picking these clocks up this week. Each will need to be evaluated and overhauled before I can let them out the door, but that doesn't mean you can't put a down payment on one and claim it. If  you are interested in these or any of the clocks I have for sale, I will be participating in the open studio event this Friday, March 7th from 6PM to 9PM at 307 Market Street, Studio 411 in Lowell. Here's a map to my clock workshop and studio.

Last year, I purchased this banjo clock by the Sessions Clock Co. in lot with two cuckoo clocks.  I was more interested in the cuckoos at the time of purchase, but couldn't turn my back on this clock. The poor thing was on the verge of being thrown out or stripped for its finial, bezel, dial, and movement. I decided I would make an effort to prevent that.

After a complete overhaul of the movement and a lot of casework, I brought this one back from the dead. It is now one of the strongest-running clocks in my shop. It features a large brass eagle finial, bent brass bar sidearms, nautical scences behind the glasses, and a "bim-bam" strike that plays out on two chime rods.

I guess this goes to show that if it was fairly well-made to begin with, almost no clock is completely beyond repair. It just takes tools, time, a few parts, and know-how.

I've had some parties interested in this clock, but still no takers, so it is for sale on the Clocks for Sale page. Come check it out in person in Lowell, if you like -- just make an appointment with me.

Even if this banjo clock doesn't sell for a while, that's OK with me. It's a nice reminder that sometimes there are second chances in life.