Ansonia Clock Co., New York, N.Y., "Olympia and Chloris" mantel clock, heavily ornamented cast spelter case with female figure, all with various gilt and patinated finishes, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel fleur de lis hands, 8 days, time and
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24 October 2024
case with dirt and verdigris, catalog illustration for this model lists 8 colors used to finish this model, one being Grecian Verde, so some of what appears to be verdigris may be a component of the original surface, some losses to gilding, case back bent from tightening movement screws, castings appear to be intact and without damage, dial with edge chips at 3:00 and 9:00, ticks and strikes, would benefit from service, Ht 25"
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Olympia and Chloris
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Ansonia
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850.00
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Ansonia Clock Co., New York, N.Y., "Olympia and Chloris" mantel clock, heavily ornamented cast spelter case with female figure, all with various gilt and patinated finishes, Roman numeral white enamel dial, blued steel fleur de lis hands, 8 days, time and strike, movement, c1905 case with dirt and verdigris, catalog illustration for this model lists 8 colors used to finish this model, one being Grecian Verde, so some of what appears to be verdigris may be a component of the original surface, some losses to gilding, case back bent from tightening movement screws, castings appear to be intact and without damage, dial with edge chips at 3:00 and 9:00, ticks and strikes, would benefit from service, Ht 25"
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