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HWD-659
$3,450
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“ Ansonia Cabinet Antique ” in Oak
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Original Catalogue Drawing (click)
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This Ansonia clock is nothing short of spectacular, just having had all 50 pieces of brass removed, professionally polished and re-lacquered. Take a close look, then jump down to the contact us area as you'll want this in yhour bevvy of beauties immediately!
Physical: The oak case, the wood of which has been professionally cleaned and waxed measures 9.25" w x 20"h x 8"d (with ornamentation), and is in excellent original finish condition. Note: one of the photos of the clock was taken without the flash that tends to make the clock look "redder" than without.
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Mechanical: The eight-day half-hour-striking movement has just been professionally overhauled and is ready for years of great service.
Comments: The photos really tell the whole story. Take a look, then give us a call. This is a relatively rare clock – we've only had a couple of them to offer over the past 12 years.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Front View-No Flash
Front Left
Front-1
Front-2
Front During Restoration
Columns During Restoration
Brass During Restoration
Right Side
Left Side
Back
Movement
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LPU-769
$1,150
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Difficult-to-Find Seth Thomas City Series Santa Fe
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Ship From So. CA
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This clock is one of the City Series by Seth Thomas. We've never had one of this model available to us before, but understand they generally are missing some of the incredible metal leaves on the front. Take a close look at this stunning clock:
Physical: The oak case was recently completely refurbished. The metal was removed and cleaned, and the wood finish refinished as the old finish was basically shot. The case is 22.5"h and has a wonderful 6" dial that retains the original paint. There is a remnant label in the inside bottom. While you're looking at that, be sure to take a close look at the incredible damascened pendulum bob - it is in amazing condition.
Mechanical: The eight-day half-hour-striking movement was recently professionally overhauled and is ready for years of great service in your home.
Comments: This is a beautiful clock - whether you're an experienced collector or just shopping for a pretty decorator piece. Call us to make it your own.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Front View
Front Left
Front Right
Base & Pendulum
Dial
Movement
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LPU-794
$850
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Seth Thomas “ Utica ”
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Here is a beautiful City Series parlor clock from Seth Thomas that's in excellent overall condition... take a look for yourself:
Physical: The 22"h Walnut case retains the original finish and is in excellent condition including the original stenciled glass. The dial was restored by the famous dial-painter, Martha Smallwood.
Mechanical: The original eight-day time-and-strike movement was recently professionally overhauled and is in excellent running order.
Comments: This is a great clock. Perhaps you live in Utica NY, or have a family member there and one of you should own it. Or, perhaps you are a City Series collector. Either way, just pick up the phone and give us a call.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Front View
Upper Right
Label
Rear Stecil
Movement
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HAL-02
$225
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Sessions “ Biltmore ” Tambour, c.1918
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Normally, we do not handle clocks in this price range, but this little clock belongs to a personal friend for whom we are doing a favor.
This same case was called "No. 1928" in the 1914 catalogue; "Harding" in the 1918 catalogue; and "No.8291" in the 1923 catalogue, however those models had a simpler movement with only a coiled gong.
Physical: The mahogany finish case is in good original condition, measures 17.5"w x 11"h x 5.5"d and features brass sash feet. This model was apparently made with either a silvered or porcelain 6" dial. This one has the more desirable porcelain. This clock also has most of its original label present inside the back cover. Note, too, that it retains the original embossed pendulum bob - often replaced on many mantle clocks.
Mechanical: The eight-day time-and-strike movement strikes the half- hour on a cup bell, and the hour on a coiled gong. The movement was recently professionally overhauled and is ready for years of great service.
Comments: Looking for a birthday or perhaps graduation gift in advance that won't break the bank? Give this nice clock some thought.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Front Left View
Front Right View
Back View
Label
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KGR-01
$1,050
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Difficult-to-Find
Ansonia Royal Bonn No. 502
Just Completely Overhauled!
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This is a stunning big clock, signficantly different in both design and color than most Ansonia clocks with Royal Bonn porcelain cases that you'll ever see...
Physical: The case measures 10.5"w x 13.5"h x 4.5"d. There is a small repaired crack on the left front foot that does not jump out at you. A correct rear "tin can" door will be installed and shipped with the clock. The 5" porcelain dial is in exquisite condition, as is the rest of the clock.
Mechanical: The eight-day time-and-strike movement was just professionally overhauled. It is keeping precise time and strikes the hour with a deep, resonant gong.
Comments: This is a beautiful clock at an extremely affordable price that's just waiting for a place in your home... perhaps her boudoir?
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Front View
Left Side
Right Side
Top
Back
Foot
Dial
Dial Closeup
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HWD-941
$2,950
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Ansonia “ Music & Poetry ” Figural Clock
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Ansonia figural clocks are highly sought by many collectors. We've seen them anywhere from what we might only describe as "decaying" to beauties like this particular clock, which we're proud to present for your consideration.
Physical: The "Japanese Bronze"-finished spelter case measures 20.5"w x 20.75"h x8"d. The 4.5" diameter porcelain dial features the highly desirable "open escapement", which makes the clock far more visually interesting; it is in execllent condition as you can see in the closeup photo. Note the detail in the hands. They remind us of some tallcase clocks from the 18th Century. The finish has been professionally restored in our opinion; it is extremely well done and true to the original look of these clocks. Note the thick beveled glass in the bezel.
Mechanical: The movement was just overhauled and is in excellent running order.
Comments: If you're into American figural clocks, or, if you just want a stunning old clock for a decorator piece, this one would be a good choice. Give us a call to get it headed in your direction.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Front View
Left Front
Right Front
Front Upper Close
Statue - Music
Statue - Poetry
Dial
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LPU-236
$1,575
Ship From So. CA
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Fancy Ansonia Royal Bonn “ La Vendee ”, c.1904
Open Escapement Model
Here is another unusual Ansonia Clock Company high-end Royal Bonn we've not seen before. The original catalogue price was $17; it's a bit more expensive today. In its 1896 catalogue, Ansonia describes the series of "porcelain decorated clocks", the cases of which they imported, as follows:
"Imported, Hand Painted and Gold Decorated Cases, Fitted with the Ansonia Clock Company's Eight Day, Half-Hour Strike, Cathedral Gong on Sounding Board, Round Polished Brass EScapement Movement, Ruby Pallets, Rack Strike, with Patent Regulators and Striking Parts, and Either Porcelain or Gild Dials."
Physical: The high-quality German "Royal Bonn" porcelain case is in excellent condition and measures 13"w x 14.5"h x 5"d. The 5" dial is also in excellent original condition. This clock has Ansonia's fancy sash (bezel around dial) and beveled glass. The porcelain has typical "alligatoring".
Mechanical: The eight-day, cathedral gong-strike movement is in excellent running order and features an "open escapement" visible on the dial. It strikes on the half-hour and on the hour. The movement was professionaly and thoroughly overhauled in April 2003 and had 14 new bushings installed.The clock will be professionally lubricated once again, prior to shipment.
Comments: We don't list a lot of porcelain clocks because many of them offered to us are either pedestrian in design, overtly common, or are in chipped-up condition. This is another wonderful exception.
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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Movement/Signature
Second Signature
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YDR-02
$4,500
Ship from So CA
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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
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RPA-02
$595
Ship from NV
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A Beautiful Forestville 8-Day Clock, c.1835
Here's one you will want to study carefully while simultaneously reaching for your checkbook! This beauty is by Forestville Manufacturing Company of Bristol, CT, home of the famous designer, J.C. Brown (History).
Physical: The clock measures 18.5"w x 34.5"h x 6.5"d. The 9" diameter dial is original and hand-painted on a wood base. There are hairline cracks (age-appropriate, certainly) in the dial.
The sleigh-front, half-column Mahogany case is a beauty. No doubt about it. It was refinished in a professional manner some years ago. The labels, although not in "new" condition, are in good condition and age-appropriate to the clock. It is clear that the reverse-painted lower tablet is not the original design... not sure about the glass itself.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike weight-driven movement is in good running order, striking on the hour.
Comments: All in all, this is a lovely clock at a great price. Waiting for a special spot on your mantle or perhaps in the family room. Now is the time...
Questions? Contact us directly: by phone at 760-604-0262 or e-mail.
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Front View
Column Closeup
Dial
Door Open
Label-Lower
Label-Upper
Movement
Tablet/Pendulum
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Give us a call at 760-604-0262 or send us a note to the e-mail address below and let's discuss the clocks or other items you have to sell. Whether you're a seasoned collector, an estate manager, a "senior" collector looking to downsize in a "pre-estate" direction, or if you're just a beginning collector, we can help you like we've done for many others over many years. Please give us a call or drop us an e-mail note. You'll like the way we work and the way you are treated. Quality, Respect, Responsibility and Reputation are our business guidelines.
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Do you have a clock to sell? We'll sell it for you!
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