Description
On the inside of the back of the clock, it says Ansonia Clock Co. Patented June 14.81 New York, USA. Below that it says Patented June 18 1881 (weird? Why 2 dates?) There is a number 8 underneath to the right of all the writings. My camera wouldn't focus on the writing:-( After about 23 trys, moving the light around, I gave up. If it's needed then let me know and I will somehow figure it out:-) The clock weighs A TON, is nearly 50cm in length, 8.75in depth, and 22in tall. Don't know much about it:-( It's dusty! It works too!
Category
Clocks
Medium
I have no idea. I can barely lift it though, it is very heavy!
Distinguishing marks
Just the writing I explained on the inside back part of the clock.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
19.5" x 8.75" x 22"
Date Period
late 18th century
Weight
I don't know:-( I will try to lift into the scale with me here soon. HEAVY.
History
Nothing:-(
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
was from a friend
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Re: Ansonia Clock from late 1800s
This clock shows a figure of Don Ceasar which is also the model of the clock called "Don Ceasar" All these clocks have two patent dates which i dont have a clue why. This clock is made in Victorian style. The clock usually catches alot of eyes and usually sells for $500-$100 depending on the condition. The condition of your clock seems to be almost perfect and it runs too, i think it would sell for about $700.
This a very cool unique item of history
Re: Ansonia Clock from late 1800s
Thank you for your comment Samstopp, I did however get this appraised somewhere else, and it's not "Don Ceasar", it's "Don Juan" It also appraised at $1000.00-$1200.00
Since I'm selling it now, here is must of what I recieved on the apprasal (You will get the apprasail documents with purchase)
Figural mantel clock, "Don Juan" model, Ansonia Clock Company, New York City
$1000.00
Case: 22" x 19.5" gilt metal figural (Don Juan) mantel clock which had an original surface called "Japanese bronze" by the Ansonia Company. Don Juan, with sword drawn, stands to the right of the canister style clock with urn finial above a fenestrated domed pediment with handles hanging to either side of the canister, supported below by a 'waisted' case resting on a stepped horizontal platform, incised with flourishes and swirls, and all sitting on ornate bracket feet. Dial: White porcelain dial with Arabic hour chapter, closed minute ring, an outside escapement, gilt French style hands, two winding apertures for the movement and a small 'Brocot' aperture above the twelve for changing the speed of the movement. Movement: A gilt brass door in the back of the case opens to reveal this skeletonized brass Ansonia (so marked) movement of eight day duration, striking the hour and half hour and powered by two steel springs with anchor escapement and short pendulum. There are Patent dates in 1881 shortly before the first of these figural clocks was made by Ansonia. They continued to be used for two decades and into th
Date
Circa 1894 (1894 was the first year that the Don Juan clock appeared in the Ansonia catalog)
Height
22inches
Depth
8.78inches
Diameter
19.7inchese 20th century