Shelf Garnitures
Ansonia Clock Company, metal case, mantle clock, "Regent" with Candelabras, ca 1904.
This is another large and rare metal clock that is 22.5 inches high, candelabras are 20 inches high. There must be a hundred castings in these three pieces, all bolted and screwed together. Although very decorative and ornate, there is only one place that they used any weird animals. There are four strange looking mythical animals, all at the top of the clock. The three pieces all have an identical finish, brass; except for the hands and heavy beveled glass. All the dial parts, sash, rings, elaborate open escape parts, are all brass or brass finished.
French three piece clock and urn set, brass and marble. As is the case many times, the French used both brass-bronze and spelter on the same clock, depending on the castings needed for a particular piece.
The clock is 17.5 inches high and the urns are 14 inches high. There are no breaks or repairs to the marble or metal, all 12 turned feet are original. What you may not notice are the female heads on both sides of the urns. As usual, the 8 day round French movement is bell strike and has an outside count. It is not signed anywhere but the silver bell is signed, "AA".
Ansonia Clock Company, metal case n mantle clock, "Lydia with Louis XVI Pitchers", ca 1894 and 1904. The set was cleaned and polished by Bruce Baziluk.
No major restoration was necessary as all three pieces retain their original silver finish. We seldom see the rare models that have not been completely refinished. The only part that is not silver is the dial cutouts and dial center. You probably cannot see the dial center clearly in the picture, but in the very center is the extremely rare "woman in the hammock", which is part of, and just below, the visible escapement. The Lydia is 19.5 inches high and the pitchers are 16 inches. All the pieces have numerous figures and things cast in the body or attached to the items, i.e.
Large French Clock And Candelabra Set. Circa 1900.
The Statue Is Of Spelter In Gilt Finish And Sits On A Black Slate Case, The Candleabras Are Matching. The Unmarked French 8 Day Movement Strikes The Hours And 1/2 Hours On A Bell. Clock- Height 24" X W 15" Candleabras- Height 32" X W 12"
C.1900, French, 3-Piece Mantel Garniture set, clock and two 5 light candelabra.
Condition: this clock has experienced some distress; the cast bezel has been replaced with an old spun brass bezel, and the glass is loose; hour hand is broken. Time only 8-day movement is dirty and will need service (does tick if you put some pressure on the train). If you can deal with the required work, you will end up with a very impressive set. Height 24 inches
C.1925, French Marble and Bronze, Automobile and Clock, 3-piece Deco set, bronze pieces signed F. Rasumny, dial signed J. Coste, Aix en. Provence, 8-day bell strike, pendulum movement.
Condition: very minor roughness on the bottom and back edges of the marble, otherwise excellent. Classic Art Deco styling on all pieces. Height 8.5 inches
C.1886, Ansonia Clock Co., Etruscan, mantel timepiece and pitcher set.
Condition: Cast spelter set originally was offered in silver or brass finish. The set now with an old black finish, showing some of the original brass finish. Original reverse painted glass dial is in amazing condition, with only minor lifting. Hands are original. Double wind lever movement is signed with Ansonia logo It is uncommon to find this set intact. Height 14.5 inches
It may not look like much, but it weights more than 2 strong men can carry, and it is all bronze. French 3 piece set, side pieces are 28 inches high, clock 26 inches high. 8 day French movement, bell strike, running.
There are many cast bronze pieces put together to form this monstrosity. All kinds of characters, from angels, lions, goddesses, vines and branches galore. The bronze dial has cartouche numerals behind the cutout dial cover, there is a beveled glass in the sash. A cartouche insert reads, "Boer & Fils, a La Haye". An engraving on the base says, 1857-1882, Zijne Dankbare, Gerneentenaren 7 December". I doubt the case every had a cleaning solution on it. I paid 750 dollars for this museum piece several years ago. Yes I also owned an Edsel.
C.1900, French, Brass and Bronze, mantel set for the Asian market, dragon motif.
Condition: Excellent restored condition; the brass has been cleaned and the 4 bronze dragons re-oxidized and lacquered. Note there are two dragons acting as the base for the clock, and two candle holders as garnitures. Intertwined dolphins surmount the clock. Bell strike movement is signed ÓG.R.Ò, countwheel, clean and running. Height 13.5inches
C.1900, French, 3-Piece Mantel set, black marble with contrasting rose colored onyx, with open brocot escapement with ruby red pallets.
Condition: The marble has some small edge chips, and one side piece has a fingernail sized chunk out of one side. Original mercury pendulum is intact. Note top drum piece containing movement is a little loose. Large and impressive. Height 18.5inches