About the Ansonia “Capitol” Clock
Title: Ansonia “Capitol” Clock Model: A Collector’s Gem
The Ansonia “Capitol” clock, produced by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company between 1895 and 1905, is a striking example of American Victorian-era horology. This timepiece belongs to the mantel clock category, designed for placement on a shelf or mantel, rather than a wall or as a regulator.
The “Capitol” clock’s case is primarily crafted from bronze and marble, which not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also contributes to its durability and collectibility. The bronze casing often features intricate classical details, such as Corinthian columns and garlands, reflecting the architectural style of the United States Capitol building. The marble base completes the elegant design, creating a harmonious blend of form and function.
What sets the Ansonia “Capitol” clock apart from other mantel clocks is its unique combination of craftsmanship, size, and historical significance. Its large size (around 20-24 inches tall) makes it a centerpiece in any collection, while its ornate design reflects the opulence of the Victorian era. Moreover, the “Capitol” clock’s connection to the Ansonia Clock Company, one of America’s most prolific and respected manufacturers, adds to its collectible value.
Notable features include a Westminster chime mechanism, which strikes the hours and quarters on a bell, and an eight-day movement, requiring weekly winding. The “Capitol” clock is also distinguished by its high-quality dial, often featuring Roman numerals and intricate decorative elements.
In summary, the Ansonia “Capitol” clock is a must-have for any serious antique clock collector. Its size
Auction Records and Price History
The following 29 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “Capitol” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Antique Ansonia Capitol Clock
Jan 2022 – #142 Antique American Clocks Ansonia Clock Co. “Capitol”, A 54-inch black walnut or mahogany case with an old finish and plenty of patina. The door glass is modern, the finials are incorrect replacements. The dial is paper, the hands likely replacements. The 8-day, time-and-strike, spring-driven movement has nickel plates, is signed and is running and striking on the half-hours and hours on a cathedral gong. The pendulum bob is a replacement; the original Ansonia beat scale is at the bottom, and there is a good label on back. This clock also came in a weight-driven version.
Retail: $250 | Date: 01/01/2022 | Source: AntiqueAmericanClocks.com
C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., CAPITOL, double spring timepiece, 8-day with seconds bit, in an oak case.
Condition: the case was refinished long ago and with a mellow golden appearance. The top right and left finials were newly turned [expert job]. There is a small chip on the top right molding, and the bottom rt finial has a chip in the sharp part that does not show if you put it to the rear. The outer paper chapter has been replaced and stained to match the center. The pendulum, hands, top and signed beat scale are all original. For reference, see Tran Ly’s book on Ansonia [1998], page 184. Ly price guide if original = $1250. Height 54 inches [137cm]
Sold: $650 | Date: 4/22/2007 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., “Capital”, 8-day time wall regulator,
with restoration. This oak cased model has been refinished and is in very good condition. The original paper dial has turned a little dark and is stained in places. The hands are original. Top right finial is missing, but you have left one to copy. Height 54 inches
Sold: $900 | Date: 4/26/2003 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1895, Ansonia CAPITOL wall regulator
in mahogany, and in clean, restored condition, running. Note top center finial and all 3 bottom finials are new and not correct profile (they look OK, just not right). Paper dial is a proper professional replacement, with Ansonia trademark. Beat scale intact. Double spring 8-day time only. Height 54″ Would be $1100 if perfect. Reserve $575
Sold: $775 | Date: 5/8/2000 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co. hanging clock, “Capitol”, ca 1894.
This clock has an 8 day double spring, time and strike movement. It has an older replaced dial paper, porcelain beat scale, polished brass bob, wood stick, bell for the strike, brass dial rings, and correct hands. The 54″ high case is black walnut, very clean and polished, has three good glasses, a side door latch, and a Lady Minerva head at the top. The finials are an enigma. They are all alike but there should be four different sizes of finials on the case. The cabinet man did a good job making them, and they look fine, just not correct. The movement is original to the case but the feet were moved to get a better hold to the backboard. Ly-Ansonia No. 597.
Sold: $651 | Date: 7/31/2010 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. “Capitol”, ca 1894.
This one is a double wind, spring movement, time only. The movement is nickel plated and signed. The old dial is original and shows some age. Restoration to the top no doubt includes one or more finials. The three hands are good, it has brass dial rings, brass bob and wood stick, beat scale, and a Lady Minerva head at the top, all look to be original. The 54″ oak case has been cleaned and polished, it has three good glasses, and the correct door latch. We have seen nice examples of the Capitol sell from $1500- to $2000. This one does not meet those standards but is certainly cheap at our minimum. LyAnsonia, page 184.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: 7/31/2010 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “Capitol” wall hanging clock with a spring driven, 8 day timepiece movement in an oak case.
The case retains it original finish, heavily alligatored. The top center finial is missing as are the three bottom finials. The original paper dial has darkened with age. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The door glasses and side glasses are all old.
Sold: $275 | Date: April 29, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “Capitol”, 8 day, time only double weight driven, brass movement wall timepiece.
Refinished oak case in nice condition. Original paper dial has age darkened a little with stains in the center area. Original hands. A nice nickel plated movement. Original pendulum has a small dent on the right edge. Dark but readable label on the back. The two brass weights look to Vienna style and possible replacements.
Sold: $750 | Date: April 29, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., “Capital” 8-day weight mahogany timepiece.
This nice case has its original finish, nicely cleaned and waxed. The chapter portion of the dial has been professionally re-papered, including the proper Ansonia information at the bottom edge (a very nice job); the inner part is original. The brass hardware and movement have been cleaned and polished. Note the Capital enjoyed a long model run and a couple of styles exist; the half finial trim on the door have been seen before, but do not appear in the Ansonia catalogs we have. Bottom finial is loose and may need new dowel. This clock is running and ready to hang on your wall. Height 54″
Sold: $1,850 | Date: April, 2002 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia “Capitol” Hanging Wall Clock
8 day spring strike; unmarked paper dial with seconds bit; has pendulum; stained oak case; Ansonia metal label in the case. (The clock is not running at this time.) 54″ Tall
Sold: $375 | Date: Feb 01, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
Ansonia “Capitol” Wall Regulator Clock
In a walnut case with glass sides; an 8 day T&S movement and an unmarked porcelain dial. Not tested. 54″ Tall
Sold: $475 | Date: Feb 01, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
Ansonia Mahogany “Capitol” Regulator Wall Clock
has pendulum; Ansonia paper dial; 8 day; time and spring; 8″ dial; mahogany finish case. (Dial yellowed.) Not tested. 54″
Sold: $425 | Date: Feb 18th, 2012 | Source: Tom Harris Auctions
Ansonia Clock Co. hanging clock “Capitol”, ca 1901.
Refinished 54 inches tall oak case in good condition; finials copied from originals and turned in oak by a professional wood worker. Glasses old and in excellent condition. Pendulum, hands, 7 inches dial, all original. The aged two piece dial is signed “Ansonia”, with logo. The 8-day movement strikes the hours and half hour on a brass mounted cathedral gong. Runs and strikes properly. Ly-Ansonia No. 596.
Sold: $1335 | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. double weight, “Capitol”, ca 1901.
Oak case is 54 inches high, all finials look to be matching, brass pendulum, weights, dial ring, and beat scale are all polished. Two piece porcelain dial with seconds dial, signed and clean. One small repair by the left wind arbor. The movement is 8 day, 2 weight, time only, runs real well. In fact all of this collection is running properly. Case has been professionally cleaned. This model has 3 glasses and lots of finials, perhaps copying the Vienna regulator clocks. All of the clocks in this collection are clean and would please most collections, however, if you are a purist and demand an original finish, none of the clocks in this collection are for you. Ly-Ansonia, page 184.
Sold: $1,950 | Date: June, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, ÓCapitolÒ dark oak, 8 days, time only, double spring wall clock, c1901
the original surface is dark, dry and scratched, but appears complete with its ladyÕs head in the top crest. The signed paper dial has yellowed, the signed beat scale is cast metal, the front glass is wavy. The rear paper label is yellow but mostly intact. The movement ticks but was not tested long term Ht 54Ó
Sold: $450 | Date: May 16, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1895, Ansonia Clock Co., “CAPITOL”, oak cased, 8-day, double spring time with original dial and with seconds hand.
Condition: this clock has been nicely refinished by a collector in Western Massachusetts, and is in very good condition. Retains nice original hands, pendulum, metal index in case bottom. For additional information on this model, see TranyLy’s book titled Ansonia Clocks and Watches, page 184, latest 2004 price guide from Ly puts the clock at $1250. Height 54 inches
Sold: $1,050 | Date: May 6th, 2006 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1900, Ansonia CAPITOL, Oak Cased wall regulator, 8-day spring, time and strike.
Condition: The case has been attractively refinished to a medium honey color. Bottom finial is missing tip; the dial has been re-papered. Movement is clean and running. Pendulum with dent, but OK. For reference, see Tran Duy Ly’s Ansonia book, 1998, page 184, fig 596. (current value $1,250). Height 53 inches
Sold: $800 | Date: May 7, 2005 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co., CAPITOL, in oak, 2-weight, timepiece, 8-day.
Condition: overall excellent restored condition, nice dial, right hands, pendulum, beat scale, etc, clean and running. There is a small veneer repair, about half inch wide on the tapered base, plus 5 finials have been copied from old ones; bottom center is original. See Ly’s Ansonia book, fig page 184; 2004 price guide = $1600. Ht 54″
Sold: $1,300 | Date: May 8, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., “Capitol”, 8-day double wind spring wall regulator.
Condition: Walnut case in nice condition with original top and original finish. All 5 finials are modern copies. Original paper dial has age darkened with imperfections and a small piece missing at about six o’clock. Hands are original. Pendulum has a small dent. Ht. 54″
Sold: $500 | Date: May 8, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., “Capitol”, 8-day double weight wall timepiece.
Condition: Refinished mahogany case is generally in good condition, with restorations. Rounded top trim is new along with cast head and all 5 finials. Original porcelain dial is clean with a small scratch in the center area. Hands look to be original, as are the weights. Old pend stick has been broken and repaired; bob is a new replacement. Would be $1600 if original. Ht. 54″
Sold: $750 | Date: May 8, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., CAPITOL, 2-weight wall timepiece, mahogany, with restorations, C.1900
the bottom bracket has been newly made (veneer over pine), pendulum bob is a replacement, porcelain chapter ring is from a Vienna, but fits OK. Brass covered weights with dents. Movement, bracket and pulleys are original to the case and it retains a nice label on the reverse, protected under plastic. Ticks robustly, slightly out of beat. If all original would be $1600. Height 54 inches
Sold: $633 | Date: November 6, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Capitol”, 8 day, double weight brass movement wall timepiece.
Refinished walnut case in nice condition has what looks to be slightly burned bottom corner and minor damage at the right back corner of the molded top. Original porcelain dial has a couple fine hairline cracks in the center area and one at one o’clock. Original hands. Three of the six finials are nicely made copies. Nice label on the back.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: October 21, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Capitol” model wall timepiece, 8- day double spring movement with seconds bit below 12, in an oak case.
the metal facial figure of Diana has been painted dark brown, should be gold, and the finish has been rubbed / cleaned wtih steel wool and then waxed; othewise this clock appears in good original condition. Retains original paper dial that has gone dark; Ansonia trademark shows clearly. Large cast beat scale intact in bottom of case. Brass pendulum bob is clean with NO dents. Seems to run OK.
Sold: $375 | Date: October 21, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co., CAPITOL, oak cased, double spring, time only wall clock, 8-day.
Condition: this is an excellent example of this model; the case was refinished some time ago and has nice patina. The dial, hands, pendulum, beat scale and finials are all original, and the movement is clean and running well. This clock is ready to enjoy. Height 55 inches
Sold: $1,500 | Date: October 22, 2005 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., “Capitol”, 8 days, 2-weight time only, nickeled brass movement regulator in oak c1901
the oak case was refinished some time ago, looks OK, but is dull. The 4 door trims are a variant of the reeded capitals with finials that we are used to seeing. The movement has been cleaned and re-strung and is ticking robustly, keeping good time. The paper dial is original, however the paper center is absent; replacements are available. Ht 54″
Sold: $425 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Capitol” oak 2 weight time only wall clock, c1900
very nice restored condition, the case professionally refinished. The porcelain dial, with seconds track, is excellent with a minor hairline. The pendulum, with its painted wood stick, is much better than average with only minor blemishes, and has its original beat scale. Ht 54″
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: October 26, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Capitol” hanging timepiece, 8 day, time only, dual weight driven movement in a Vienna-style walnut case with white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds.
case finish has been rubbed down. Small veneer losses to incurved bottom. Enamel dial is in very good condition with some very fine hairlines above the center arbor hole. Brass pendulum with small dents and a bit of browning lacquer. Remnants of rear and inner paper labels. Nickel plated movement. Bottom finials may be replaced, but they are a good finish match. Rear portion of one of the upper finials is chipped off. Door glass is replaced.
Sold: $500 | Date: October 27, 2018 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “Capitol” wall clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven movement in an oak case with paper dial, c1900
the case retains it original finish. The dial has been repapered. The movement is the large type and nickel plated. Ht 50″
Sold: $375 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co., ÓCAPITALÒ, oak cased, double spring, time only wall clock.
Condition: this is an excellent example of this model; the ladies head at top is absent, the case was refinished some time ago and has nice patina. The dial, hands, pendulum, beat scale and finials are all original, and the movement is clean and running well. This clock is ready to hang and enjoy. Height 55inches
Sold: $1,100 | Date: October 31, 2004 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts