Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 19th Century Ansonia “Dresden” Victorian Porcelain Ceramic Mantel Shelf Clock, made by the Ansonia Clock Company New York USA, circa 1882. This is a Rare Model Which Was a Promotional Premium, Made Exclusively for the “American Wringer Company New York”. It has a Beautiful Large German Fine China Porcelain Ceramic Case with Hand Painted Floral Flowers With Gold Gilt Accents, Absolutely Stunning!!! The Case is Signed on the Back Porcelain Dresden 8 Day Hour and Half Hour Cathedral Bell Strike, Manufactured Expressly For The American Wringer Co. 99 Chambers Street New York #2112. This Has a Porcelain Dial with Arabic Numerals and Ornate Brass Center and Trim, Signed “Manufactured By The Ansonia Clock Company New York United States Of America”. This Clock has an Ansonia Brass Mechanical 8 Day “Time and Strike” Key Wound Movement, which is signed Ansonia Clock Co. New York USA Patented June 18 1882. It has a Cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime which Strikes Once On The Half Hour and the Correct Amount Of Times On The Hour For the Time. There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Adjustable Brass Regulator Pendulum. The Clock is Large and Measures approx. 13″ Wide x 12″ Tall x 4 1/2 Deep. The Porcelain Case is in Good Condition, with Normal Crazing From Age. I Wound the Clock Up and it Runs Briefly and Stops, and Will Need Lube, Adjustments, or a Cleaning to Run Correctly. This will make a Stunning addition to your Home. This is in Good Cosmetic Condition, As Pictured! Don’t pass this one up! This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “rmagiccds” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Antique: Yes
- Shape: Rectangle
- Power Source: Mechanical Wind-Up
- Size: 13\
- Clock Type: Porcelain Mantel Shelf Clock
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Year Manufactured: 1882
- Clock Model: Dresden
- Figural Design: Painted Floral Fowers
- Extras: Pendulum and Winding Key
- Vintage: Yes
- Case: German Fine China Porcelain Ceramic
- Case Color: White with Colorful Flowers & Gold Gilt
- Display Type: Analog
- Style: Victorian Art Deco Americana
- Frame Material: Porcelain Ceramic
- Features: 8-Day
- Featured Refinements: Antique Porcelain Clock
- Finish: Colorful Painted Porcelain
- Age: 1880 – 1900
- Movement: Mechanical
- Character: Clocking
- Clock #: No. 2115
- Color: Multicolor
- Maker Manufacturer Company: Ansonia Clock Company New York USA
- Material: Fine China Porcelain Ceramic
- Premium Promo Promotional Item: Manufactured For American Wringer Co. New York
- Modified Item: No
- Brand: Ansonia
- Chime Sequence: Hourly and Half Hour Strike
- Dial: Porcelain Dial with Brass Center
- Working: Runs & Stops, Needs Adjustments, 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: Dresden
- Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1930)
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Chime: Cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime
- Case Maker: Unsigned German Porcelain Case Germany