PENDULUM CLOCK
H1988.685
Mantel clock made by Ansonia, New York, U.S.A. Has 6 inch dial with roman numerals; pendulum is silver and has winding key. Eight day strike. This model is called "SYDNEY" in the 1886/7 Ansonia Catalogue p. 78. Price $7.50 Ornate ash case with black trimmings and glass door depicting an eagle in a tree, a spider's web, and a half moon with "ANSONIA" on it. Back of case has original label & trade mark. Ansonia clock company was set up in 1850s from Ansonia Brass Co., Derby, Connecticut, using its brass in manufacturing complete clocks. Clocks in large numbers and great variety were made by the company until 1929 when decline in business resulted in the sale of the machinery to the Soviet Union. For a time, Ansonia models were made for the Russian market. This particular model was very popular between 1880 and 1900 - at least a million clocks in this style in stamped wood cases were made and sold by Connecticut clock companies.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.685 |
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| Accession Date: | 21 Nov 1988 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | Ashwood and glass case, metal clock face |
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| Glass |
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| Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 365mm | base |
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| width | 125mm | base |
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| height | 575mm |
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