antique clock

Title: Antique Ansonia Clock Co. Slate & Marble Mantel Clock – Late 19th Century

Price: €225

Description:

Original antique Ansonia Clock Company mantel clock, dating from the late 19th century, approximately 1880–1900.

The mechanical movement is clearly stamped:

ANSONIA CLOCK CO.
PATENTED JUNE 14, 81
NEW YORK, U.S.A.

Ansonia was a well-known American clock manufacturer and this is a substantial period mantel clock with a black architectural case and contrasting pink/rouge marble detailing.

Features include:

- Original Ansonia mechanical movement
- Late Victorian / late 19th-century period
- Black slate/stone architectural mantel case
- Contrasting natural marble inlay
- Roman numeral dial
- Decorative brass bezel
- Visible/open escapement to the centre of the dial
- Mechanical time-and-strike movement
- Original-style pendulum present
- Rear brass access door
- Ansonia Clock Co. maker's stamp clearly visible on the movement
- Patent date of June 14, 1881

The clock is in unrestored antique condition with age-related wear and patina, as shown in the photographs. I have not had the movement professionally serviced or assessed, so it is being sold as an antique clock rather than guaranteeing its timekeeping/mechanical operation.

A very attractive and substantial genuine antique piece, ideal for a mantelpiece, period interior or clock collector.

€259 or reasonable offer.

Collection preferred due to the considerable weight and the nature of the slate/stone case.