DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, "Apex" crystal regulator shelf clock with a spring driven time and half hour rack strike movement with a visible escapement, a fancy pendulum and jewelled bezel in a rich gold and brass case.
CONDITION:
The case retains a nice gilt and brass finish. The front door glass is chipped away at the top right corner. The rear door glass is cracked. The other two glasses are fine. The porcelain dial is in excellent condition and fitted with a jeweled sash (see Tran Duy Ly's Ansonia Book, page 109, number 280): The hands are original. The movement is signed.
ESTIMATE:
$1400
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$1600
PRICE SOLD:
$1600
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 18.5in x 10.25in x 8.75in
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