Description: Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 19th Century Ansonia "La Bretagna" Victorian "Royal Bonn" Large Porcelain Ceramic Mantel Shelf Clock with Porcelain 'Open Escapement' Dial, made by the Ansonia Clock Company New York USA, circa 1881. It has a Beautiful Large Footed 'Royal Bonn Germany' Colorful Green and White German Fine China Porcelain Ceramic Case with Hand Painted Floral Flowers With Gold Gilt Accents and Vibrant Colors, Absolutely Stunning!!! The Case is Signed on the Back "La Bretagna" and "Royal Bonn Germany" with Painted Signature. This Has a Porcelain Dial with Visible Open Escapement, with Arabic Numerals and Ornate Fancy Bezel with Heavy Beveled Glass. The Dial is Signed "Trademark A", and "Manufactured by the Ansonia Clock Company New York United States Of America". The Dial Has Some Hairlines as Pictured. This Clock has an Ansonia Brass Mechanical 8 Day "Time and Strike" Key Wound Movement, which is signed "Ansonia Clock Co. Patented A June 14 81 New York USA", with Cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime. There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Brass Adjustable Regulator Pendulum. The Clock is Large and Measures approx. 15" Tall x 12 3/4" Wide x 5 1/2" Deep. The Porcelain Case is in Good Original Condition with Normal Crazing, There is One Small Chip on the Right Rear Leg, Otherwise Fine. Overall a Nice Original Example!!! Click and Enlarge Photos for Details! The Clock is in Working Condition, But The Strike Needs Attention. It is Not Striking and is Fully Wound. The Main Springs are Good, Sold As Found. This is Being Sold for Parts, Restoration or Repair with Great Potential!!! This Has Not Been Serviced or Tested For Accuracy, Sold As Found! This will make a Stunning addition to your Home. Click and Enlarge Photos for Details. Don't pass this one up! This is Estate Fresh, Sold As Found. Due to the Delicate Nature of these Old Clocks, I am Selling This "As Is" with NO RESERVE. Clock may need to be lubed and adjusted again after shipping. A stunning Rare Clock $599.99 Check out my other Rare Clocks!
Price: 599.99 USD
Location: Sandown, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-11-01T14:46:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Origin: USA
Antique: Yes
Shape: Rectangle
Power Source: Mechanical Wind-Up
Clock Type: Porcelain Mantel Shelf Clock
Country of Manufacture: United States
Clock Model: La Bretagna
Year Manufactured: 1881
Figural Design: Painted Floral Fowers
Extras: Pendulum and Winding Key
Case: German Fine China Porcelain Ceramic
Vintage: Yes
Case Color: Green and White with Colorful Flowers & Gold Gilt
Display Type: Analog
Item Height: 15" Tall
Style: Victorian Art Deco Americana
Frame Material: Porcelain Ceramic
Featured Refinements: Antique Porcelain Clock
Features: 8-Day
Finish: Colorful Painted Porcelain
Room: Any Room
Age: 1880 - 1900
Item Width: 12 3/4" Wide
Movement: Mechanical
Signed: Yes
Color: Multicolor
Maker Manufacturer Company: Ansonia Clock Company New York USA
Material: Fine China Porcelain Ceramic
Modified Item: No
Number Type: Arabic Numerals
Brand: Ansonia
Dial: Porcelain Dial with Open Escapement
Chime Sequence: Hourly and Half Hour Strike
Working: Clock Works, But Chime Needs Attention, Sold As Found!
Type: Mantel Shelf Clock
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Case Design: Hand Painted Floral Flowers
Clock Movement: Ansonia Brass Mechanical Time & Strike 8 Day
Model: La Bretagna
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Floral Flowers
Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1930)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Chime: Cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime
Case Maker: German Royal Bonn Germany
