Ansonia Royal Bonn "La Layon" in Mint Condition
Porcelain clock, Ansonia Royal Bonn "La Layon" model in mint condition. Circa 1900. The actual measurements of the clock are 14 1/8" tall, 14 1/2" wide at the base, 5 1/2" deep. The reference book states 14 1/2" high by 15" wide. The porcelain dial is 4", overall measurement is 5". The maker is Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. Condition is MINT, 100% original. No cracks, chips, or repairs to the porcelain. Minor age crazing to the glaze. This is to be expected on an original. The signed case, movement, porcelain dial, hands, cast brass bezel, beveled glass, seat board, gong, pendulum and brass dust cover are all original. This clock is Not a chinese reproduction and there are no reproduction parts on it. The case is marked Royal Bonn 1755 Bonn Germany. The back of the case is also marked "La Layon" No. 2739" "H" with a diamond with the number "11" inside and a round stamp that I cannot make out what it is. All of these marks were embossed in the porcelain at the time of firing. This is a rare case model of the French or Rococo sash design, especially these colors and floral decorations; from the top of the Ruby or Victorian Rose color which flows down the case into a light blue, then light green on the sides and then dark green at the base. The clock case has extensive floral decorations; beneath the dial are hybrid yellow roses and pink Rugosa roses, on the top of the case on either side are yellow daisies, in the center top is a gold gilt four-leaf clover, on the sides of the front of the case are high relief stylized flowers in Art Nouveau style. 95% of the gold relief is high relief detailing, it is original and has not been touched up. The movement is a week duration with hour and half hour chime. The movement is restored and has the original steel pallets. The clock runs accurately and the pendulum has a strong amplitude.
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