Ansonia Clock Co. hanging clock, "Niobe", ca 1904.
This is a very nice original clock. True, the case has been rubbed/polished, not refinished in the sense a harsh stripper cleaner was used. As I keep repeating, very few clocks are "refinished" anymore. Rubbing with a mild polish removes the darkest of the smoke and pollutants. This oak case is 45" tall, of course the old chains with large wood acorns on the ends, fall much lower. Barley twist brass weights and the cast brass pendulum bob, are original. The clock is complete, has had no evident repairs, and we believe everything on and in the clock came from the factory. The 8 day movement is signed, strikes a cathedral gong hours and half hours. It has a heavy metal silver dial, raised numerals and minute marks, correct hands, and a cast inner dial. Brass ornaments all over the case, all intact and all original. This model usually sells at the big clock auctions between $4000 and $5000. Ly-Ansonia No. 577.
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