About the Ansonia “Gonfalon” Clock
Title: Ansonia Gonfalon Clock Model: A Notable Antique Timepiece for Collectors
The Ansonia “Gonfalon” clock model is a captivating mantel clock that graced homes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for its distinctive design, this timepiece was produced by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company between 1885 and 1930.
Characterized by a unique combination of case materials and design elements, the Gonfalon clock features an intricately cast brass body adorned with detailed gilt ornamentation. The clock’s base is often made from richly-grained walnut or mahogany wood, which contrasts beautifully with the polished brass dial and finials.
What sets the Ansonia Gonfalon apart as a collectible piece is its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic design, showcasing the Ansonia Clock Company’s mastery in producing high-quality and aesthetically pleasing clocks. Notable features of this model include an enamel painted dial with Roman numerals, a finely balanced brass pendulum, and a striking mechanism that delivers a sonorous Westminster chime on the hour.
The Gonfalon clock is considered a desirable addition to any antique clock collection due to its rarity and exceptional quality. Collectors appreciate the model’s historical significance, intricate design details, and the prestige associated with the Ansonia Clock Company – a manufacturer known for producing some of the most exquisite clocks in American history.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 6 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “Gonfalon” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Ansonia Clock Co., crystal regulator with white onyx top, base, and columns, called the “Gonfalon”, ca 1906.
An 8 day clock, striking half hours on a cathedral gong, and is running and running. Porcelain dial is 2 piece with open escapement. 1 little flea bite at 1 o’clock. Round movement, signed, rack and snail count. Imitation 2 jar mercury pendulum. 4 beveled glasses, all good. Brass frieze above the dial, 2 columns with brass capitals and bases, finials on top, ornaments top and base. 1 piece of onyx on top, behind the ornament, cracked in 2 places, and another on the right side of the base, above the metal post. Both can be repaired. Case is not real clean, doubt if it has ever been cleaned. Someone has added red felt cloth on the base. Ly-Ansonia No.409.
Sold: $1,115 | Date: 1/1/2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, C.1906, “GONFALON” Green onyx cased 4-glass crystal regulator with fancy 2-vial pendulum, 8-day, gong strike, open escapement.
overall excellent original condition. See Ly Ansonia book, item 409. Ht 14.5″
Sold: $863 | Date: 5/15/2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co. Crystal Regulator, “Gonfalon”, ca 1906.
Brazilian green onyx top, base, and columns. The central part of the case is a typical crystal regulator with 4 perfect beveled glasses, polished brass case and rich gold ornaments. The case was restored several years ago, so is very clean, bright inside and out, and running very well. Note the Roman frieze acrossthe top, 2 unusual finials above the columns, very nice capitals and bases, and other ornaments on and about the case. 8 day, striking a standing cathedralgong on the half hours, round movement with rack and snail count. Very attractiveimitation mercury pendulum. 2 piece porcelain dial, open escapementwith jeweled pallets. This type onyx has several shades of colors and inthe veins between colors it looks like a crack or break when actually thereisnÕt one. I have checked the case closely and see only one place that mostsurely is a hairline or a split. It is near impossible to see the split whereit is. I just had to find something so I couldnÕt say the clock was perfect.Ly-Ansonia No. 409.
Sold: $2,375 | Date: July, 2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. crystal regulator, “Gonfalon”, C. 1906.
Came 2 ways, Brazilian Green or white onyx. The top, base and columns are white onyx. We sold a green one in the last auction for $2375, just a little sharper than this one. The brass was polished and had been restored, where the brass parts on our white one has never been polished. We did tighten the case to prevent any breakage of the onyx. I note a couple of places that could be a small break but as I have said repeatedly the veins in onyx many times are misleading and are not actual breaks. All the beveled glasses are good, no chips. The 4″ porcelain dial has a faint hairline at numeral one. The hands are original as is the fancy faux mercury pendulum, all in good condition. 8 day movement strikes a standing gong on the half hour and hours. A good cleaning and polishing would make this clock almost as nice as our green one last auction. Refer to our July 2003 catalog, # 83. Ly-Ansonia #409.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Gonfalon”, 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement crystal regulator mantel clock.
Green onyx case has some slight roughness the edge of the curved sides and a small chip on the right front base corner. Much of the gilding on the cast ornaments is intact. Original porcelain dial and the four beveled glass panels are fine. Original hands and pendulum. Engraving inside reads: “Roy and William from Florence Aug. 27, 1908”. Movement is signed.
Sold: $750 | Date: October 21, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “Gonfalon”, 8 days, time and strike, spring brass movement brass and green onyx case crystal regulator, c1906
Green onyx case with a tiny chip on the top left corner, small chip on the top back left corner and some light roughness on the base front corners. Original porcelain dial has a hairline crack at 2:30 and 9:30. Original pendulum and hands. Beveled glass panels are fine. All applied metal pieces and finials are present. Rack striking movement is signed. Ht 14 1/2″
Sold: $600 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts