About the Ansonia “Elysian” Clock
Title: Ansonia Elysian Clock Model: A Collector’s Guide
The Ansonia “Elysian” clock, crafted by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company, is a captivating mantel clock that graces any antique collection with its exquisite design and intricate mechanics. Produced between 1895 and 1920, this period marked the height of the Victorian era, making the Elysian clock an essential piece for collectors interested in this historic time frame.
The Elysian clock is renowned for its opulent case materials and distinctive design. Primarily made from mahogany or walnut, with brass accents, the Elysian showcases a level of craftsmanship that speaks to the sophistication of the era. The case design features ornate carvings, including vine motifs and intricate floral patterns, which are characteristic of Ansonia’s commitment to detail.
What makes the Ansonia Elysian clock particularly collectible is its unique combination of aesthetic appeal and technical prowess. Despite its delicate appearance, this mantel clock boasts a robust movement that ensures accurate timekeeping for generations. Notable features include its eight-day duration and a striking mechanism that produces a melodious chime on the hour.
In addition to these features, the Elysian clock is also valued for its rarity. While Ansonia produced numerous clocks during their prolific history, the Elysian model was only in production for a limited time, making it a desirable find for collectors. As with any antique, condition and provenance play significant roles in determining value; however, it is safe to say that an authentic, well-preserved Ansonia Elysian clock would be a prized addition to any collection.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 23 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “Elysian” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, “Elysian”, ca 1914.
16 1/2 inch case needs to be cleaned and polished. 1 side glass is cracked at one corner, 3 good beveled glasses. Case originally had a rich gold finish, now is dirty, tarnished, may clean up, but more than likely will need a need finish. Imitation mercury pendulum, 1 vial broken. 8 day, striking half hours on a cathedral gong, 2 piece porcelain dial, 1 hairline, open escapement. Some problems but the price was adjusted accordingly. Ly-Ansonia No.360.
Sold: $700 | Date: 1/1/2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
ART NOUVEAU CRYSTAL REGULATOR “ELYSIAN” BY THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO. CIRCA 1910-1915.
THE CAST CASE TOP AND BASE ARE FINISHED IN SYRIAN BRONZE, AND THE BALANCE OF THE CASE IS POLISHED BRASS WITH BEVELED GLASS ALL AROUND. THE DIAL IS PORCELAIN WITH ROMAN NUMERALS AND A FRONT ESCAPEMENT. THE PENDULUM IS A FANCY CAST STYLE WITH PSEUDO MERCURY TUBES. THE 8 DAY MOVEMENT STRIKES THE HOURS & 1/2 HOURS ON A GONG. H.- 16″ x W.- 9″x D.- 7 1/2″ Additional keywords: mantel, mantle, shelf
Date: 10/21/2002 | Source: Clocksmith
Ansonia “Elysian” Crystal Regulator Clock, Circa 1920.
Four bevel glass crystal regulator with an open escapement. It has a bright gold finish which is in good condition and shows very little wear. This clock has been recently serviced. This clock looks and runs well. The dimensions of this clock are 16.5 ” x 8.75 ” x 7.5 “. Running duration 8 Days
Date: 10/30/2000 | Source: Mark of Time
C.1914, Ansonia Clock Co., “Elysian” 8-day time and strike crystal regulator in good as-found condition.
The gold finish is worn through to copper from polishing and the exposed copper has turned brown. The beveled glass is perfect, along with the dial and original hands. The pendulum has one of its nuts improperly replaced. Still has potential. Height 16.50Ó $350-$550
Sold: $380 | Date: 11/3/2002 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia “ELYSIAN” Crystal Regulator, c. 1920
Comment: Brass with gold plated cast top and bottom.. Case: Brass, gold plated brass and bevelled glass. – 16.5″ high Works: Ansonia 8 day brass with hour count and half hour striking on gong. Reference: Ansonia Clocks by Tran Duy Ly Condition: Case: The gold surfaces are newly re-plated. Works: excellent.
Retail: $650 | Date: 3/15/2000 | Source: AntiqueClocks.com
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn., “Elysian”, 8 days, time and strike, crystal regulator mantel clock, c1914
Cast metal case with remains of original gilding. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The grommet on the strike side is missing. Beveled glass panels are perfect. Hour hand has been replaced. Ht 16.5″
Sold: $500 | Date: April 27, 2014 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1914, Ansonia Clock Co., “Elysian” 8-day time/strike crystal regulator,
in generally good condition and clean and running. The left beveled side panel has been replaced with a plain piece of glass; rest are fine. The dial is perfect. The hour hand is a replacement. The case has been brushed over with gold paint and is not as shiny as it appears in the foto. Note top finial is intact, it just got turned before foto was taken. Height 16 1/2″
Sold: $600 | Date: April, 2002 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Art Nouveau Crystal Regulator “Elysian” By The Ansonia Clock Co. Circa 1910-1915.
The Cast Case Top And Base Are Finished In Syrian Bronze, And The Balance Of The Case Is Polished Brass With Beveled Glass All Around. The Dial Is Porcelain With Roman Numerals And A Front Escapement. The Pendulum Is A Fancy Cast Style With Pseudo Mercury Tubes. The 8 Day Movement Strikes The Hours And 1/2 Hours On A Gong. Height 16″ X Width 9″X Depth 7 1/2″
Date: February 23, 2005 | Source: Clocksmith
Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, “Elysian”, ca 1914.
The original finish was a rich gold, now hardly any gold left, worn down to the copper base except the four glass and door frames are polished brass. This is a nice crystal regulator when in good condition. Some people like the simple case style. All four beveled glasses are free of chips. Good imitation mercury pendulum. Two piece porcelain dial has acquired several hairlines, open escapement, correct hands. 8 day movement, half hour gong strike, running very strong. The clock stands 16.5 inches high and is 8.75 inches wide. The urn base is a replacement. You can get the urn bases for $5 and new porcelain dials for $33, from Timesavers. Give it a new finish and you have an $800 clock. Ly-Ansonia No. 360.
Sold: $425 | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Company, crystal regulator, “Elysian”, C. 1914.
A nice size clock standing 16.5″ high, 4 large beveled glasses decorated on all sides with the cast ornaments on the edges, top, and base. The clock has the million dollar look with the jeweled sash and pendulum and all jewels present and accounted for. The case was devalued considerably when someone had nothing better to do than polish 75% of the rich gold finish down to the copper undercoat. It would be fine for most people but the perfectionist collector would have to have it regilded. 8 day movement is running, strikes the half hours and hours on a hanging gong. 2 piece porcelain dial with open escape is very good. There may be a faint hairline somewhere, there usually is. A good clean decorator clock. Ly-Ansonia #360.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Company crystal regulator, “Elysian”, C. 1914.
Case was made with a rich gold finish of which 90% of it has disappeared. It stands 16.5″ high, complete and original with a nice 2 tube imitation mercury pendulum, 2 piece porcelain dial, open escapement, 4 great beveled glasses. The 8 day movement has been cleaned, serviced, and it just keeps on running. This would be an awfully nice clock is you will regilt, or put some kind of finish on the metal. Our minimum reflects that you will have to spend a little to put it back in good condition. Would be $650-$750 if finish was better. Ly-Ansonia #360.
Sold: $475 | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, “Elysian”, ca 1914.
Just as the collector of these Ansonia clocks had the wood clocks refinished, he had this one gold plated. Four beveled plate glasses, one teeny tiny corner chip out of 16 corners, not bad. In fact this clock is awfully nice and it is running. There are some spider webs on the porcelain dial, and a small chip around one arbor. Collectors have a difference of opinion here. I would buy a new 2 piece dial from Timesavers for 33 dollars, others would clean the spider-webs in the ultrasonic, and still others would leave it as is. Your call. All the crystal regulators are 8 day, hour and half hour gong strike. This clock could be a keeper. Ly-Ansonia #360..
Sold: $551 | Date: June, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
C.1915, Ansonia, ELYSIAN, brass and glass crystal regulator, 8-day, Gong strike.
Condition: Open escapement movement with porcelain dial is very clean. Top cast urn has come loose from the nut and been glued. Gilding on the case is about half worn off, been painted over with gold paint, now discolored. Faux mercury pendulum is original and OK. Minute hand is old, but from another clock., does not match. See also lot 342. Height 16.5 inches
Sold: $400 | Date: May 7, 2005 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1915, Ansonia, ELYSIAN, brass and glass crystal regulator, 8-day, Gong strike.
Condition: about as good as it gets for this model. There is minor wear to the original gilding on the base, otherwise excellent original condition. Height 16.5 inches
Sold: $800 | Date: May 7, 2005 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia “Elysian” 8 Day Crystal Regulator Clock
Ansonia Elysian Crystal Regulator Clock: 8 day; time and strike; ornate; beveled glass; 2 piece porcelain dial; open escapement; copper finish; circa 1906. (The back door top right corner of the glass is gone.) 16 1/2″
Sold: $500 | Date: May 7th, 2011 | Source: Tom Harris Auctions
Ansonia “Elysian” Crystal Regulator Clock
signed; porcelain dial; open escapement. (Dial has hairlines.) 16 1/2″
Sold: $500 | Date: October 1, 2011 | Source: Tom Harris Auctions
Ansonia “Elysian” Crystal Regulator Clock
signed; open escapement; porcelain dial. 15 1/2″
Sold: $600 | Date: October 1, 2011 | Source: Tom Harris Auctions
C.1914, Ansonia, ELYSIAN, 4-Glass, crystal regulator in nice restored condition.
This case has been replated with an antique bronze finish, and is quite attractive. The porcelain dial has open escapement and is in good condition. Retains original fancy pendulum with cast and gilt top and bottom ends. Runs and strikes. Height 16.5 inches
Sold: $525 | Date: October 18, 2003 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “Elysian”, 8 day, time and strike spring brass movement crystal regulator.
Cast metal case with remains of original gilding. The brass parts of the case are tarnished. Original porcelain dial has a hairline crack at the time side winding arbor. Original hands and pendulum. All the beveled glass panels are fine.
Sold: $300 | Date: October 22, 2016 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., “Elysian” model crystal regulator, ornate cast top and bottom with gilt finish, beveled glasses, white enamel Arabic numeral dial, 8 day, time and strike, movement with round plates, Brocot open escapement, gilt simulated mercury pendulum c1915
Case dirty and with most of the gold gone, some still may be present under dark lacquer on surface, rear of top with hole and cracks, left glass with chips at 2 corners, back door installed with beveled glass inside, case loose, gilt bezel with loss and tarnish, dial with small chip and hairlines, hands mismatched, ticks and strikes, pallets need adjustment, pendulum very good Ht 16 1/2″
Sold: $300 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock, Co., New York, “Elysian” cast metal and glass, 8 day, time and strike, crystal regulator, c1914
there is a nice old patina on this “rich gold” finish, and all four beveled glasses are good. The enamel dial has only a couple of small hairlines, but both jewels are absent from the visible escapement. The little top urn is loose, and its newer threaded post should be corrected. Ht 16″
Sold: $325 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1914 Ansonia Clock Co., ÓElysianÒ, 8-day time/strike crystal regulator.
Condition: Case retains much of its original gilding with some wear. The porcelain dial is perfect. The four beveled glass panels are perfect. The movement is properly marked with the makers die stamp. A nice example of this model. Height 16.5 inches
Sold: $650 | Date: October 31, 2004 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1914, Ansonia Clock Co., NY, “ELYSIAN”, 4-glass crystal regulator, cast white metal.
Condition: Porcelain dial with a hairline at 1 o’clock. The case was originally gold leaf over brass, but has been completely brushed over with gold paint. The hands and faux mercury pendulum are original and good. Other than the finish, a nice example of this model. Ht 16.5″ [42cm]
Sold: $300 | Date: October, 22 2006 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts