About the Ansonia “La Charny” Clock
Title: The Ansonia “La Charny” Clock Model: A Treasured Piece of American Horology
The Ansonia “La Charny” clock model, crafted by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company between 1895 and 1900, is an exquisite mantel clock that continues to captivate antique collectors worldwide. Known for its unique design and exceptional craftsmanship, this clock offers a mesmerizing blend of art and functionality.
The “La Charny” mantel clock boasts a case primarily made from mahogany, a popular choice for its rich color and durability during the Victorian era. The intricate design features delicate floral carvings adorning the base and pedestal, with an ornate brass-plated dial and beveled glass atop the case. The clock’s design is reminiscent of the French Rococo style, inspired by the 18th-century French artist Jean-Honore Fragonard, hence its name “La Charny.”
What sets the Ansonia “La Charny” apart as a collectible piece is its fusion of artistic beauty and technical prowess. The clock’s eight-day time-and-strike movement, coupled with its captivating design, makes it an exceptional example of American craftsmanship during the late 19th century. Notable features include a silvered dial with Roman numerals, a swinging pendulum visible through the beveled glass, and the distinctive Ansonia “A” finial atop the case.
For antique clock collectors, the Ansonia “La Charny” offers an opportunity to own a piece that represents the height of American clock-making artistry during the Victorian era. Its rarity, artistic mer
Auction Records and Price History
The following 7 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “La Charny” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn stamped, “LaCharny”, ca 1904.
Signatures and emblems are all fired into the case. It is a great shade of green with pink and white flowers and an adequate sprinkling of gold striping. The case is 11 1/2 inches high, 11 inches wide. This is one of the clocks that stand out from the rest because of the mythical Griffin figures on each side and at the top. One piece porcelain dial and the beveled glass are near perfect. No breaks or chips, very clean case, ready to use. Ly-Ansonia No.2546.
Sold: $785 | Date: 1/1/2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. “La Charny”, a Royal Bonn clock, ca early 1900’s.
This is another perfect porcelain clock from a great collection of Ansonia Royal Bonn clocks. They spent a large portion of their life inside a glass case, for display only. It is very clean, shining, properly marked, front and back. This case was also molded leaving openings, on each side of the dial, and flanked with sea serpents?, lions head on top. It stands 11 1/2 inches high, 11 inches wide. Finished in beautiful decorator colors, blues, yellow, rose, light green, and tastefully added gold around the edges. Decorated the same on the sides and top. 8 day, gong strike, French sash, beveled glass, 2 piece porcelain dial and open escapement feature. You won’t find one nicer .Ly-Ansonia No.2546.
Sold: $1,250 | Date: 1/1/2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
C.1905, Ansonia, La Charny, Royal Bonn porcelain china clock in excellent original condition.
This is a multi color case, with dark green and the bottom, changing to yellow as it rises and ending in dark aqua at the top; the hand painted flowers are bright yellow and dark pink water lilies on a pond. The sides of the case feature griffins set at a 45 andNo.176; angle, the case open behind the griffin heads, allowing light to pass through. With good Bonn Trademark on the rear. Note: this very model is pictured on the cover of the new clock price guide from Robert and Harriet Swedburg. Height 11 1/2″
Sold: $1,650 | Date: April, 2002 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., Brooklyn, New York, “La Charny” Royal Bonn porcelain shelf clock, 8 days time and strike, spring driven movement with visible escapement, c1904
the model name is both inked and cast onto the back of this undamaged case, and the condition overall is excellent with just light crazing of the hand-painted fired surface. The porcelain dial, fancy cast bezel, and beveled glass all are fine. The pallet pins are steel. Ht 12″
Sold: $650 | Date: May 4, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1905, Ansonia ROYAL BONN, La Charny, 8-day time and strike porcelain mantel clock.
Condition: the case itself is perfect and with nice tri-color motif. The porcelain dial is a new replacement, and the rear cover a new steel stamping. Runs and strikes. Ly lists this clock [No. 2546] at 650 if original. Ht 11.5″
Sold: $225 | Date: May 8, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Royal Bonn La Charny China Clock
Open escapement. (Professionally restored foot.)
Sold: $500 | Date: October 04, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Charny” shelf clock with a spring driven, 8 day, time and strike movement in a Royal Bonn porcelain case.
The case is in excellent condition with the exception of a chip on the nose of the right side dragon. The porcelain dial is in excellent condition with very minor abrasions at the winding holes. The hands are original. The movement is signed. The beveled bezel glass has several chips.
Sold: $170 | Date: October 21, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts