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Ansonia Royal Bonn "La Bretagne" in Mint Condition

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23 October 2024

Porcelain clock, Ansonia Royal Bonn "La Bretagne" with visible escapment, circa 1900. The clock's actual measurements are 14 3/4" tall by 12 1/2" wide and 5" deep. The reference books state 15" tall and 12 1/2" wide. The porcelain dial is 4", 5" overall. The maker is Ansonia Clock Co, Brooklyn N.Y.. Condition is MINT, 100% original, no cracks, chips, or repairs to the porcelain case. There is minor crazing in the glaze which is normal and to be expected on an original Royal Bonn. On the very back of the left side, a 1" by 1/2" section of the green glaze did not adhere. It was probably due to a cold spot in the kiln when the case was fired. There was much dirt and grundge that was present before the exterior of the case cleaned. This area is not chipped or cracked. If this bothers you it could be color matched by a talented artist. Everything with the clock is original right down to the key. This is Not a chinese reproduction nor are any of its parts. The movement was professionally restored. [ Cleaned, oiled, Pivots resurfaced and polished, New Bronze bushings, the escapment pallets were stoned and polished and the depth correctly set, one new main spring], It is a week duration with hour and half hour chime. The escapement is original as well as the steel pallets. The clock runs and keeps accurate time. The pendulum has a strong amplitude and is not real sensitive to balance. The case is marked "Royal Bonn, Bonn Germany 1755 La Bretagne". Under the glaze, embossed in the porcelain is the No. 1282 along with some other very faint markings. This is another rare model with exceptional colors and floral decoration. From the top the darker blue flows to lighter blue to light green to dark green at the base. The floral decorations are predominate under the dial being peonies in bloom and a bud. Either side of the clock is decorated with a single bud. There is extensive gold leafing on high relief areas of this clock. Better than 95% of the original gold leafing is present, no touch-ups.

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La Bretagne
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retail
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Manufacturer
Ansonia
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2195.00
Credit
Drury House Antiques in Weston Vermont
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http://www.druryhouse.com
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Ansonia Royal Bonn "La Bretagne" in Mint Condition Porcelain clock, Ansonia Royal Bonn "La Bretagne" with visible escapment, circa 1900. The clock's actual measurements are 14 3/4" tall by 12 1/2" wide and 5" deep. The reference books state 15" tall and 12 1/2" wide. The porcelain dial is 4", 5" overall. The maker is Ansonia Clock Co, Brooklyn N.Y.. Condition is MINT, 100% original, no cracks, chips, or repairs to the porcelain case. There is minor crazing in the glaze which is normal and to be expected on an original Royal Bonn. On the very back of the left side, a 1" by 1/2" section of the green glaze did not adhere. It was probably due to a cold spot in the kiln when the case was fired. There was much dirt and grundge that was present before the exterior of the case cleaned. This area is not chipped or cracked. If this bothers you it could be color matched by a talented artist. Everything with the clock is original right down to the key. This is Not a chinese reproduction nor are any of its parts. The movement was professionally restored. [ Cleaned, oiled, Pivots resurfaced and polished, New Bronze bushings, the escapment pallets were stoned and polished and the depth correctly set, one new main spring], It is a week duration with hour and half hour chime. The escapement is original as well as the steel pallets. The clock runs and keeps accurate time. The pendulum has a strong amplitude and is not real sensitive to balance. The case is marked "Royal Bonn, Bonn Germany 1755 La Bretagne". Under the glaze, embossed in the porcelain is the No. 1282 along with some other very faint markings. This is another rare model with exceptional colors and floral decoration. From the top the darker blue flows to lighter blue to light green to dark green at the base. The floral decorations are predominate under the dial being peonies in bloom and a bud. Either side of the clock is decorated with a single bud. There is extensive gold leafing on high relief areas of this clock. Better than 95% of the original gold leafing is present, no touch-ups.

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