DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Utopia" model crystal regulator, footed, gilt base with applied ornaments supporting four faceted and diamond patterned glass columns with gilt capitals and bases, and gilt top echoing the shape and design of the base, with four cast finials and domed top, roman numeral white enamel dial with exposed escapement, 8 day time and strike movement with faux mercury pendulum
CONDITION:
case with minor discoloration and staining, inside of base with spots of corrosion, many components with significant losses to gilding exposing the copper layer beneath, glass columns and bevelled glasses good, dial with faint hairline at 4:30, hands with minor oxide, ticks and strikes, pallets incorrectly oriented, will not run until corrected, pendulum with minor verdigris and losses to gilding
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1300
PRICE SOLD:
$900
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 17in x 8.75in x 5.5in
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