Ansonia Clock Co., New York, N.Y., novelty calendar mantel clock, 30 hours, time and calendar, spring driven movement in an Art Noveau style case depicting lady's hand grasping mirror on nickel plated brass base, papered dial, c1885

Ansonia Clock Co., New York, N.Y., novelty calendar mantel clock, 30 hours, time and calendar, spring driven movement in an Art Noveau style case depicting lady's hand grasping mirror on nickel plated brass base, papered dial, c1885 this model is not identified in Tran Duy Ly's "Ansonia Clock and Watches" but the movement is similar to the "Gem Ink Calendar" model. The crystal has a diagonal scratch. The clock retains its original hands and paper dial. One winding key is absent. A very uncommon Ansonia model; we rarely have the opportunity to see one for sale. Ht 9"