Ship from So CA

Exquisite Ansonia “ Excelsior ”
With Open Escapement

We don't often see these high-end "crystal regulators" as they stay put in most collections. Occasionally, we can pry one loose from a collector to offer to you. Such is the case with this exquisite example.

Physical: The gilded and brass case, c.1904, with original beveled plate glass (four sides) measures 11"w x 20.5"h x 9"d. It was professionally disassembled in 2002 and completely re-gilded (gold-plated). The restoration cost just for gilding all the parts of the clock (in year 2002 gold prices) was $350. At the time our consignor acquired the clock he was unaware of a tiny repair that had been made to the right rear foot. If he hadn't shown it to us we would never have seen it ourselves, but we've provided you a closeup so you can see for yourself that it's not a big deal; it's not really even a tiny deal, so let's move on. The case is in excellent physical condition... take a look at the myriad of photos below. The 5.5" porcelain dial with open escapement, the hands, pendulum, gong – you name it – are all original components to this clock.

Mechanical: The eight-day, time and gong-strike movement was professionally overhauled in 2002 and professionally serviced (lubricated) in 2006, so it's in excellent running order and will provide years of great service to you.

Comments: These clocks were designed to make a statement, and they are still doing it with style 100 years later. If you've missed out on finding one of these big crystal regulators in the past, now is the time to not let it happen again. You know what to do!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front View Front Upper Front Lower Left Side Right Side Back Gong-Back Pendulum/Gong Leg Repair Dial Movement		click click click click click click click click click click click

Ship From CA

Monumental Seth Thomas 15-Day
Bank Counter Clock ~ 33.5” Wide
(perfect for the board room... or your fireplace mantle)

We have become known as the "candy store for great clocks", and this one is no exception. We believe it was originally created for the back counter of a bank. Don't be fooled by the photos, which don't give you any idea of the scale of this piece. This massive clock is nearly three feet wide and over two feet tall... and we'd bet good money you've not seen one like it before!

Physical: The mahogany case measures 33.5"w x 27"h x 6.25"d. It is interesting to note that the depth of the clock is relatively small as compared to its width and height, so it could conceivably be used nicely on most larger fireplace mantles. The finish could at the very least use a good cleaning/polishing, but the case is in excellent overall physical condition. The back is removable to provide access to the movement, though there is a small door to provide quick pendulum access. The approximately 12" diameter dial is original to the clock and bears the original paint.

Mechanical: The 15-day movement is in good running order. We could only see a corner of it, but captured that for your viewing pleasure.

Comments: We've not seen many collections where the collector has been successful in capturing one or more of these monumental clocks. Here is your opportunity... perhaps for your family room mantle... or the credenza behind your desk or bar. Wherever it goes, this clock will be a well-noticed attraction.

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front View Front Right Front Upper Closeup Lower Right Detail Back Back Upper Closeup Pendulum Movement		click click click click click click click click