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Tiffany Studios Seth Thomas Green Patinated Bronze 'Rex' Model Mantel Clock
With Presentation Inscription to Tiffany Studios' Gaffer Jimmy Stewart
Circa 1928
Of arched form, with a circular enameled dial with black Arabic numerals, dial signed SETH THOMAS, the front and sides of the case etched in relief with an allover grape leaf pattern, raised on bun feet, affixed tag on the rear side inscribed TO JIMMY STEWART FROM THE BOYS AT CORONA; rear door embossed ST [Seth Thomas] within a diamond; case impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK and with the T.G.D.Co. logo. Height 12 1/2 inches, width 8 inches, depth 5 1/2 inches.
Note: James A. Stewart (American, -1967) Tiffany gaffer, worked at Tiffany Studios, later renamed Tiffany Furnaces, from February 11, 1895, until the shop closed in 1928. He started his career at Tiffany's in the glass blowing shop as a taking-in boy and then he became a dip boy. During his long tenure at the firm he would gain great skill and responsibility. He subsequently was promoted to being a gatherer, then decorator, until he finally became a blower or gaffer in one of the shops.
For a transcript of a lengthy interview between Jimmy Stewart and Louis C. Tiffany scholar and auther Robert Koch, in which Stewart details his career at Tiffany's, see Louis C. Tiffany's Glass - Bronzes - Lamps, by Robert Koch, pp. 62-73.
Provenance:
R.O. Schmitt Auctions (now Schmitt-Horan & Co.), Candia, New Hampshire, October 27, 1996, lot 338.
Sold for $3,200
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
With Presentation Inscription to Tiffany Studios' Gaffer Jimmy Stewart
Circa 1928
Of arched form, with a circular enameled dial with black Arabic numerals, dial signed SETH THOMAS, the front and sides of the case etched in relief with an allover grape leaf pattern, raised on bun feet, affixed tag on the rear side inscribed TO JIMMY STEWART FROM THE BOYS AT CORONA; rear door embossed ST [Seth Thomas] within a diamond; case impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK and with the T.G.D.Co. logo. Height 12 1/2 inches, width 8 inches, depth 5 1/2 inches.
Note: James A. Stewart (American, -1967) Tiffany gaffer, worked at Tiffany Studios, later renamed Tiffany Furnaces, from February 11, 1895, until the shop closed in 1928. He started his career at Tiffany's in the glass blowing shop as a taking-in boy and then he became a dip boy. During his long tenure at the firm he would gain great skill and responsibility. He subsequently was promoted to being a gatherer, then decorator, until he finally became a blower or gaffer in one of the shops.
For a transcript of a lengthy interview between Jimmy Stewart and Louis C. Tiffany scholar and auther Robert Koch, in which Stewart details his career at Tiffany's, see Louis C. Tiffany's Glass - Bronzes - Lamps, by Robert Koch, pp. 62-73.
Provenance:
R.O. Schmitt Auctions (now Schmitt-Horan & Co.), Candia, New Hampshire, October 27, 1996, lot 338.
Please Note: Doyle cannot make any statement or provide a condition report regarding the working condition of this or any other clock in this sale. Please assume that this clock may not be in good working condition and may require the services of a professional clock person
Clock Case: appears to be in generally good condition; typical wear and rubbing to patina, particularly along rim edges and other high points; there is slight damage to the protective glass plate that covers the dial, i.e., there are two areas along the rim edge that have a shallow flake chip loss; no apparent damage to the dial at the winding key hole areas; no winding key; the rear door is currently slightly ajar (it doesn't remain in a closed position)
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Auction: Doyle+Design, Jun 24, 2025
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Successful Doyle+Design Auction on June 24, 2025
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A Celebration of Modern & Contemporary Furniture, Art & Design
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NEW YORK, NY -- On June 24, 2025, Doyle hosted a sale in the popular Doyle+Design auction category that saw strong results for a wide range of Modern and Contemporary furniture, art and design by prominent designers, makers and artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Art
Highlighting the sale was Vase of Flowers Series X, a vibrant, large-scale painting from 2000 by Peter Max (1937-2023) that soared to $28,800, more than double its $8,000-12,000 estimate. The dynamic composition featured the artist's signature palette of psychedelic hues and energetic brushstrokes. Another standout by Max, Umbrella Man, also performed exceptionally well, realizing $16,640, more than triple its $3,000-5,000 estimate.
Design
The selection of works by Tiffany Studios featured two circa 1915 bronze and leaded glass table lamps that garnered strong results -- a ‘Colonial Faux-Jeweled Band’ table lamp sold for $16,640 and a 'Feather' table lamp realized $15,360, both outperforming their $8,000-12,000 estimates. Art pottery featured a circa 1975-85 glazed and incised earthenware vessel by Claude Conover titled Balinah estimated at $6,000-8,000 that sold for $10,880.
Furniture
Furniture offerings in the sale included a set of eight 'CAB' leather armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, introduced in 1977, that achieved $9,600, far over the $4,000-6,000 estimate. Hans Wegner’s 'Flag Halyard' armchair of enameled and chromed metal with taut flagline also realized $9,600, surpassing its $5,000-8,000 estimate.
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