Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, "Symbol Extra", ca 1894.

Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, "Symbol Extra", ca 1894. They made four models of the Symbol, this being the last, and each were significantly different. This solid metal case has a gilt finish, it stands 15.5" high, is polished, and has beveled glasses on the front and sides. It has a French sash and a porcelain dial. There are two corner chips on the glasses. The back of this model is solid metal, where most crystal regulators have a beveled glass. The standing coil gong is in front of the fancy pendulum bob. The fancy bob has a ladies bust cast on it. The dial surround is very elaborate and was not used on more than a couple of Ansonia clocks such as the Monarch and Broadway, both wood cased clocks. This movement is 8 day, signed, running, and striking the standing gong on half hours and hours. LyAnsonia No. 279.