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.