Ansonia Clock Co. enameled iron, "Pompeii", ca 1904.
Frequently seen with any number of different statues, Ansonia generally pictured it without one. This is a rather large clock, 15 inches wide, 10.75 inches high, with pounds of ornaments attached, i.e. winged birds on the ends and other large pieces all around. Apparently there is no finish on the applied metal pieces; it now has a dull silver look that to me is ideal with the black enamel case body. There is nice gold in the etchings. 8 day movement strikes half hours on a gong, running nicely. 2 piece porcelain dial is cracked at 4 and 8, but in such a way you can't tell without close inspection. Good beveled glass in the sash, pendulum and key included. Undoubtedly the case has been apart to work on the ornaments, and was not put back together as tight as it should be. Ly-Ansonia #968.
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