Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, "Excelsior", ca late 1800's.
This model is a choice of most decorators because of its simplicity yet it has a regal expensive look. They will only use it if it has a bright new gold look. This real bronze case, like all I have seen, has had new gold professionally applied by one of the country's best metal finishers. Some companies claim to do gold gilt but their work comes out looking like muddy pond water. To get a clock to look like it came from the Ansonia factory you must pay several hundred dollars. The 4 large, heavily beveled glasses are perfect, as is the original and rare pendulum bob, the hands, 2 piece dial with open escapement, gong, and 8 day movement. We have seen several different styles of dials on this model from porcelain, gold, round recessed numerals, and in this case a white metal dial with rich gold sash and dial surround. The large case is 20.5 inches high. Ly-Ansonia, page 117.
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