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XLT-0318
$1,895
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Highly Sought Seth Thomas “Garfield”
WEIGHT-DRIVEN
in Mahogany, c. September 1894
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The Seth Thomas Garfield and its companion, the Lincoln have consistently been the most popular shelf clocks we've ever sold over the past 24+ years. Here is a beautiful ALL ORIGINAL Garfield for your consideration.
Physical: The original finish mahogany case is in excellent physical condition – a "cream puff" as our knowledgeable consignor described it. The clock measures 15.5"w x 29.5"h x 6.5"d. The 8" diameter dial is also in excellent condition with the original paint. The original weights are nickel as is the bezel.
Note the original nickel damascened pendulum bob. The glass is original as well, and there is an "aged" label in the bottom of the case.
Mechanical: The two-weight, eight-day time-and-strike movement was recently professionally disassembled, cleaned and re-strung and is in excellent running condition.
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Comments: This is a wonderful clock that should be in your collection. Might also look great on a credenza at work! Give us a call to start the process.
Questions? Contact us by phone at  , or e-mail.
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Reference
Ly, T.D., Seth Thomas Clocks & Movements 3rd Ed Vol 2, 2004, p.726-7
Be sure to visit our Clock & Mechanical Music Reference Library
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HLJ-0320
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Seth Thomas "Hotel" Model
Shelf Clock, c.1900, in Walnut |
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Here's a hefty mantle clock of which we've only had one before. It is the Seth Thomas "Hotel" model, a real beauty. Be sure to look at the detailed closeup photos of the side of this clock. We've seen some that are missing the side panels and have some fru-fru stuck in there instead. This one's the real McCoy.
Physical: The Walnut case measures 14" w x 18"h x 7"d and is in excellent physical condition, having recently been restored by a leading restorer in "Lost" Angeles! The painted dial is original to the clock and bears the original paint. Most Seth Thomas clocks of this vintage have long ago had the paint start to crackle and/or peel, so enjoy this completely original dial!
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Mechanical: The heavy spring-driven, eight-day time and gong-strike movement was recently professionally serviced and is ready for years of great service for you. The original Seth Thomas catalogue described this particular mechanism as a "Superior Movement"!
Comments: Most American mantle clocks we see don't do much for us, but this clock is one of those rare exceptions. From the detail on the front door, typical to Seth Thomas of that era, to the detailed carving on the side, this clock is a real visual delight. Perhaps it belong on the credenza behind your desk in the office?
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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Ansonia Royal Bonn Overview
Below are several listings for Ansonia "Royal Bonn" porcelain shelf clocks from the Ansonia Clock Co. of NY. The first three lisings were here before we added the latest group from a major collector. So, to simplify the listing process, we have provided general information here rather than in all of the lisings.
Royal Bonn is the 19th and 20th Century Trade Name used by the renowned craftsman Franz Anton Mehlem, who produced pottery in Bonn, Germany from 1836 to 1931. Fine Porcelain and Earthenware were manufactured in the factory. In 1921, the firm was purchased by Villeroy & Boch and closed in 1931.
The signature crest insignia features a crown, which is prominently displayed on the back of its clock cases along with the model name, imported by the Ansonia Clock Company and fitted with their eight-day, time-and-strike brass movements. All but a few of the Royal Bonn models are documented with original catalogue drawings in Tran duy Ly “Ansonia Clocks & Watches”, 1998.
Note: Royal Bonn clocks featured here have 5” porcelain dials and exposed escapements (see picture just above and view one in operation on YouTube). Ansonia also made a lower-quality group of Royal Bonn clocks in less impressive cases without the exposed escapement.
All of the clocks in this collection have been professionally serviced and are in excellent mechanical condition. The porcelain cases do not have repairs or chips. Remember, these clocks are from one of the major collectors in the U.S.!
A couple of them do not have catalogue drawings as they were not included in the reference book we use. Also, we don't have separate movement and dial photos for all the clocks. The movements are all the same. But, if there's one you wish to purchase and not having separate dial/movement photos is killing you, we won't die on that hill, so will get one for you from our consignor! As we listed 12 clocks simultaneously we were trying to save some time...
Several have been on the site and have experienced significant price reductions as we post this new collection.
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ANS-07
$1,200 |
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Over the years, the Royal Bonn clocks that we've sold the quickest have been the very few in Cobalt Blue. This one, which originally cost $17.00 in 1901, will be no exception.
Physical: The porcelain case measures 13.5"w x 14.25h x 5" d and is in excellent physical condition. The dial with exposed escapement measures 5" in diameter.
Mechanical: The mechanism has just been professionally serviced and is in excellent mechanica condition.
Comments: Stunning clock. Make it your own with a call!
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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ANS-08
$995 |
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Great village scene in green with just a touch of gold! Original cost in 1904: $15.75; a little more today.
Physical: The porcelain case measures 11.5"w x 14.5"h x 5"d and is in excellent physical condition. The 5" porcelain dial with exposed escapement is also in excellent physical condition.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement has been professionally serviced and is in excellent mechanical condition. It strikes once on the half hour on a round cathedral gong and strikes the hours as do all Royal Bonn clocks.
Comments: Gorgeous clock just waiting for your call...
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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ANS-05
$895 |
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We're fortunate to have several very desirable and popular light blue Ansonia Royal Bonns in this collection. This one has a very classical shape. Original price in 1904 was $16.50 - it's a little more expensive now!
Physical: The Royal Bonn porcelain case is in excellent physical condition. It measures 15"w x 12"h x 5"d. The 5" diameter porcelain dial with exposed escapement is also in excellent physical condition.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement strikes the half hour and the hours. It has been professionally serviced and is in excellent mechanical condition.
Comments: To paraphrase the old song: "Am I blue, Am I blue? Ain't these tears in these eyes tellin' you"... to call and order me... be true!
Questions? Contact us by phone at, or e-mail.
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ANS-06
$1,150 |
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This is an awesome clock... period. The color just pops (would have looked better in front of a light-colored wall, but you can use your imagination! Original cost: $16.00.
Physical: The porcelain Royal Bonn case measures 10"w x 14.5"h x 5"d. It is in excellent physical condition as is the 5" diameter porcelain dial with exposed escapement.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement has been professionally serviced and is in excellent mechanical condition ready for years of great service to you.
Comments: Fabulous case design, eye-popping color that's gotta be yours!
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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ANS-09
$995 |
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This one reminds us of the ocean blue just inviting us to plunge in... as you should do to buy it! Original cost in 1904 was $16.00; a little more expensive today.
Physical: The Royal Bonn porcelain case measures 14.5"w x 12.5"h x 5"d and is in excellent physical condition. The 5" diameter porcelain dial is also in excellent physical condition.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement has been professionally serviced and is ready for years of great service for you.
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Comments: We are fortunate to perhaps have more Royal Bonn clocks available than any other site with which we are familiar. Our hard work equals your opportunity. Choose several!
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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This model is particularly impressive. Not only because of the beautiful soft blue, but also because of the openness of the top design. It's extraordinary, especially as compared to most Royal Bonn models (but that's not to take anything away from any of them, either)!
Physical: The Royal Bonn porcelain case case, which measures 11"w x 15"h x 5"d and is in excellent physical condition. Likewise, the 5" diameter porcelain dial with exposed escapement is in excellent physical condition.
Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement has been professionally serviced and is in excellent mechanical condition.
Comments: Gorgeous clock. What's not to love? (!)
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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ANS-11
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This is an example where Ansonia used both its higher-end exposed escapement movements and lower-end movements in the same case. This particular color combination really catches the eye with an explosion of floral colors. Original cost was $13.25 in 1904; a little more expensive now!
Physical: The Royal Bonn porcelain case, which measures 11.25"w x 11.75"h x 5"d is in excellent physical condition as you will see in the photos. The 5" diameter porcelain dial with exposed escapement is also in excellent physical condition.
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Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement has been professionally serviced and is ready for years of great service.
Comments: Looking for bright colors? You've found it! Give us a call to start the process...
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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ANS-12
$895 |
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To our eye, this particular clock has an almost iridescent look to it on close examination... it's gorgeous. Like many Royal Bonns, this model had numerous paint configurations. The catalogue shows the La Orb model with two very distinctly different floral designs and a typical village scene with four ladies. We like this one the best of the four! It's original cost was $17.00; a little more today!
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Physical: The Royal Bonn porcelain case, which measures 14.25"w x 13"h x 5"d, is in excellent physical condition as is the 5" porcelain dial with exposed escapement.
Mechanical: The eight-day, time and gong-strike mechanism has been professionally serviced and is ready for years of great service.
Comments: Glorious colors, beautiful condition, just waiting for your call to get it enroute to you...
Questions? Contact us by phone at , or e-mail.
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Ansonia Royal Bonn “La Nord”, c.1904
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Here is one of the most visually pleasing of the wide variety of German Royal Bonn porcelain cases made for the Ansonia Clock Co. of New York. The soft light blue color makes this a particularly beautiful clock. We're fortunate to have several of these highly desirable Royal Bonn clocks available simultaneously. So, take a close look at this one... perhaps you should buy several... others have and enjoy them immensely!
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Physical: The signed Royal Bonn porcelain case, which measures 14.5"w x 11.75"h x 5"d is in excellent physical condition and without repairs.The 5" diameter porcelain dial with exposed escapement is also in excellent physical condition, which is just what you expect to find on our site!
Mechanical: The eight-day, spring-driven original movement has been professionally serviced and is in excellent running order. It strikes a coiled gong on the half hour and the hour.
Comments: This one's a beauty. Where will it fit best in your house?
Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.
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LPU-236
$1,075
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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 , or e-mail.
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