About the Ansonia “La Croix” Clock
Title: Ansonia La Croix Clock Model – A Collector’s Treasure
The Ansonia “La Croix” clock, crafted by the renowned American clock manufacturer Ansonia Clock Company, is a remarkable mantel clock that graces any collector’s gallery. This model stands out not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its intricate mechanism and historical significance.
The La Croix clock typically features a case made of richly-grained walnut or mahogany, with a distinctive cross design etched onto the door, giving it an elegant yet unique appearance. The overall design is characterized by clean lines, understated opulence, and a refined sense of balance that epitomizes the Victorian era’s taste for decorative artistry.
Produced between 1890 and 1905, the Ansonia La Croix clock was a product of Ansonia’s golden age, during which they pioneered innovative clock designs while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship. The La Croix model represents one of the company’s most successful attempts at marrying beauty and functionality.
What makes the Ansonia La Croix clock collectible is its combination of rarity, exquisite workmanship, and distinctive design. With only a limited number produced during its era, finding an original La Croix in good condition can be challenging yet rewarding for antique clock enthusiasts.
Notable features include the finely-tuned brass movement, which ensures precision timekeeping, and the intricate dial with Roman numerals and ornate hands. The clock’s chime mechanism, when present, adds an extra layer of charm, contributing to its enduring appeal among collectors.
In summary, the Ansonia La Croix mantel clock is a prized possession for any antique clock collector
Auction Records and Price History
The following 6 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “La Croix” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
C.1905, Ansonia, Royal Bonn, La Croix, in very good
original condition with strong Bonn trademark on rear. This is an attractive clock, light blue base color, with forest green accents, and with 3 prominent sunflowers cast at the top corners and bottom center, the dial surrounded with mixed flowers in pink and dark pink. The open escapement dial is all there, but with several hairlines. The dial is OK as is, but replacements are available from Timesavers for those that insist on a perfect dial. This is the first La Croix we have sold so imagine it does not turn up that often. Height 12-1/8 inches
Sold: $1,300 | Date: 10/1/2001 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co., “La Croix” Royal Bonn, porcelain clock in good original condition.
The case is a dark reddish brown, with gold highlights and with yellow, purple and pink flowers. The dial has hairline cracks at the 4, 6 and 10 o’clock positions. The hands are original. The open escapement movement is complete and sound The last LaCroix we sold was in Oct 2001, lot 251a which brougHeight $1300. Height 12Ó. $800-$1,200
Sold: $802 | Date: 11/3/2002 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1900, Ansonia, La Croix, Royal Bonn porcelain clock in excellent original condition.
This clock with French sash and open escapement dial in excellent condition. This is a nice variant dial with “Ansonia Clock Co., New York, USA” fired into the dial center rather than around the perimeter edge. This is a tri-color case, starting at bluish gray on the top, down to yellow in the center and finally with dark green on the bottom. Although one of the more uncommon models, we have had one in each of the last 3 sales, and each a different color scheme. Height 12.1 inches
Sold: $1,100 | Date: 4/26/2003 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Croix” 8 day, time and strike porcelain mantel clock, c1900
this Royal Bonn case is in pristine condition, as is the porcelain dial. The clean looking movement, with its steel pallet visible escapement, ticks and strikes. Ht 12″
Sold: $600 | Date: April 22, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “La Croix”, 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock in excellent original condition.
The pleasant apple green case with painted flowers in violet and dark pink; all in excellent condition with some wear to the applied gold. The porcelain dial is good (minor hairline at 11:30) and the hands are original. Has open escapement on the dial, and the movement has been serviced and is running. The beveled door glass is perfect. An extra nice Bonn. Height 12 inches
Sold: $600 | Date: October 18, 2003 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Croix” 8 day time and strike porcelain mantel clock, c1900
this Royal Bonn case is in pristine condition, as is the porcelain dial. The clean looking movement, with its steel pallet visible escapement, ticks and strikes. Ht 12″
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: October 29, 2011 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts