DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., NY, Royal Bonn, rare "LA PROVENCE", porcelain cased mantel clock with open escapement and signed portrait below the dial, the largest & most beautiful clock made by Ansonia. 8-day, gong strike. Fancy dial with red tre-foils between the numerals, c.1908
CONDITION:
this is the first of this model we have offered in 31 years of business. It was an expensive clock when new, retailing for $125 when most other Bonns were in the $20 to 50 range. Ly lists this clock with portrait at $3000, while he shows the portrait LaCerda at $3700, so we figure his estimated price is on the low side. Although there are some variations in portrait models, this particular clock has the identical lady's portrait as depicted in the 1908 Ansonia catalog. Signature is to the left, under the picnic basket, however we can read it. Overall excellent+ Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$7200
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