Summary:
• Circa: 1920
• 14” external diameter
• Quality single brass barrel spring mechanism
• Ansonia chiming / striking mechanism
• Chimes on the ½ hour & full hour
• French polished mahogany case
• Ebony style colour
• Black Roman numeral face
• Pendulum access door
• Brass bezel
• Elegant shaped hands
• Ivory colour tin dial
• Winding key
• Detachable adjustable pendulum
• Restored & serviced
• 2 Year UK warranty included
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
Here we have for sale a good quality antique 14″ mahogany Ansonia railway station chiming wall clock, which has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is now in good working order, as can been seen from the photos.
The Ansonia Clock Company was one of the major 19th century American clock manufacturers. It produced a large number of clocks in the period between 1850 and 1929.
This clock features a beautiful small mahogany moulded case, with a brass bezel, a pendulum access door on the underside. The mahogany case has been restored, including French polishing to revive the wonderful colour and patination of the grain in the timber (the colour is similar to ebony). On the back of the clock is a bracket to attach the clock to the wall.
This clock houses a quality double brass barrel spring-driven Ansonia chiming mechanism. The clock chimes once on the half hour and also every hour to the number of hours. The left hand hole in the dial face is to wind up the clock movement and the right hand hole is to wind up the chiming movement. This design gives you the options to either have the chiming mechanism enabled or disabled; allowing you to choose whether you want the chiming noise to be heard.
The movement has been restored and serviced and is now in good mechanical order, ensuring this clock is reliable and keeps good time. The pendulum, which is attached to the mechanism by accessing the clock from the door below, can be adjusted in length to allow you to regulate the clock speed. The clock comes with a key, which is used to wind the mechanism through the centre of the dial.
This clock face features an ivory colour tin dial with black Roman numerals and elegant shaped hour and minute hand. A hinged solid brass bezel houses the glass face that protects the tin dial and face whilst in operation. The brass bezel opens on the right hand hinge to allow you to adjust or set the time. There is a catch to the back of the clock that locks the brass bezel in place and stops it from accidentally swinging open.
The clock looks great in a variety of rooms and also in either a traditional or contemporary setting. This truly is a very beautiful wall clock of classic styling and quality construction. It will become a member of the family after not too long! So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely clock.
Provenance:
The Ansonia Clock Company was one of the major 19th century American clock manufacturers. It produced a large number of clocks in the period between 1850 and 1929.
This clock was designed for use in public buildings such as schools or railway stations within the British colonies; therefore its reliability and quality of construction were paramount. This clock is of good quality and it was constructed prior to wartime restrictions being imposed regarding materials; therefore no costs were spared in its construction.
Condition Report:
This clock has been sympathetically restored and is now in good working order. Nominal old use marks to the case and tin dial but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The mahogany case is in good condition. The mahogany case has been re-polished and the tin dial restored/repainted. The brass-hinged bezel is in good working order, with some play to the hinge. The bezel-locking latch is present and working and prevents the bezel from opening. The mechanism is original; it has been cleaned and serviced and is in good working order, keeping good time. As we are confident that you will have no problems with the mechanism, we offer a 2-year UK warranty whereby if there were a mechanical problem with the clock, we would collect it free of charge from you, have it repaired and returned free of charge to you. We also offer a 14-day UK returns policy if you were not happy with it or wanted to return it for any reason. Please also note, this clock has the original mechanism; it has not been replaced with a cheaper devaluing electrical battery operated kit that you see on some clocks.
Setting up the Clock:
The clock may require the pendulum to be adjusted once on the wall. The clock will only work if it is placed on a flat wall in a direct up-right position (not on a side angle). Detailed setup instructions will be included when the clock is delivered.
Dimensions:
External Diameter = 14″
Painted Dial Diameter = 12″
Depth = 4¼”
Terms & Conditions:
Before you purchase this item, please ensure you have read and are in agreement with our Terms & Conditions of Sale. If you have any questions regarding our Terms & Conditions of Sale, please contact us to discuss them, before purchasing this item.
Ref. STR453 / 36275
| Dimensions | 10.8 × 35.5 × 35.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Antique Category | Clocks |
| Century | 20th Century |
| Material | Brass, Glass, Mahogany, Tin |
| Room | Dining Room, Hallway, Kitchen, Miscellaneous, Office |
