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Early 1900s Carved Walnut Durfee Case Elliot Movement 5 Tube Grandfather Clock
Early 1900s Carved Walnut Durfee Case Elliot Movement 5 Tube Grandfather Clock

Early 1900s Carved Walnut Durfee Case Elliot Movement 5 Tube Grandfather Clock

By Walter Durfee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite early 1900s grandfather clock is a fine example of American craftsmanship, featuring a richly carved walnut Durfee case paired with an exceptional Elliot 5-tube chimin...

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Antique Early 1900s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock
19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock

19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The clock was retailed by J.E Caldwell with Tubes and a moon dial patented by Walter Durfee of Providence RI.

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Patent Timepiece Banjo Clock, Providence, RI by Walter H. Durfee, circa 1900
Patent Timepiece Banjo Clock, Providence, RI by Walter H. Durfee, circa 1900

Patent Timepiece Banjo Clock, Providence, RI by Walter H. Durfee, circa 1900

By Walter Durfee

Located in Providence, RI

In the world of American banjo clocks, Walter Durfee produced the finest reproductions of the famous Willard timepiece.

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Antique Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock by Walter Durfee
Antique Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock by Walter Durfee

Antique Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock by Walter Durfee

By Tiffany & Co., Walter Durfee

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Monumental Antique Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock by Walter Durfee Rare estate find!

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Early 20th Century American Wall Clocks

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Monumental Antique Durfee & Tiffany Mahogany Moon Phase Tubular Bell Chime Clock
Monumental Antique Durfee & Tiffany Mahogany Moon Phase Tubular Bell Chime Clock

Monumental Antique Durfee & Tiffany Mahogany Moon Phase Tubular Bell Chime Clock

By Walter Durfee

Located in Big Flats, NY

Monumental antique Walter Durfee Tiffany & Co. Chippendale style tall case grandfather clock features mahogany case, hood with broken arch crest with carved rosettes and brass finial...

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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Antique Walter Durfee Signed Carved Mahogany Bombe 8-Chime Tall Case Clock
Antique Walter Durfee Signed Carved Mahogany Bombe 8-Chime Tall Case Clock

Antique Walter Durfee Signed Carved Mahogany Bombe 8-Chime Tall Case Clock

By Walter Durfee

Located in Big Flats, NY

In 1887, Harrington's American patent #372,849 for a clock chime Apparatus was assigned to Walter H. Durfee.

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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock

By Walter Durfee

Located in Long Branch, NJ

​Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions :104" Tall X 28" Wide X 19" Deep This clock was made in the late 19th century possibly by W...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany Tall Case Clock by Walter Durfee, Providence, RI
Mahogany Tall Case Clock by Walter Durfee, Providence, RI

Mahogany Tall Case Clock by Walter Durfee, Providence, RI

By Walter Durfee

Located in Providence, RI

This clock is a rather short tall case clock and is stylized on English models with the bonnet of the upper case being closely circumscribed along the round brass bezel which is furt...

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Early 20th Century American Clocks

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Walter Durfee Marquetry Galle Japanesque Inlay Tall Clock, Providence, circa 1900
Walter Durfee Marquetry Galle Japanesque Inlay Tall Clock, Providence, circa 1900

Walter Durfee Marquetry Galle Japanesque Inlay Tall Clock, Providence, circa 1900

By Walter Durfee

Located in Providence, RI

This is the only time we have seen this used in a clock. Walter Durfee, of Providence, RI was credited with the rebirth of the tall case clock.

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...

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