Description

Ansonia Clock Co. “Verona”, ca. 1886. A large (21-inch wide) cast iron case that has been refinished, with gold trim incisings and repainted trim and feet. The dial glass is beveled, the outer dial replaced with a non-porcelain ring, the center ring with the Ansonia name. The hands are proper, the visible escapement has steel pallets. The 8-day, time and half-hour strike movement is signed and running, striking on a cathedral gong. The pendulum bob is a replacement. No label, but it is shown in Ly, Ansonia Clocks & Watches on page 286. One sale record, at Tom Harris Auctions in 2021 for $140. $100–$200.

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