About the Ansonia “La Vendee” Clock
Title: Ansonia “La Vendee” Clock Model: A Collector’s Guide
The Ansonia “La Vendee” clock, produced between 1885 and 1920, is a striking example of the company’s artistic innovation and mechanical prowess. This model falls under the category of mantel clocks, designed to be placed on a tabletop or mantelpiece, making it an ideal addition for any antique clock collector seeking versatile pieces.
The “La Vendee” is renowned for its intricate cast-iron case, which depicts a scene from the Battle of Cholet during the French Revolutionary War. The battle’s namesake, La Vendée, was a region in western France where the rebellion took place. The detailed and historically significant design, coupled with the high-quality craftsmanship of the Ansonia Clock Company, contributes to the clock’s collectibility.
Notable features include a finely-tuned eight-day time-and-strike movement, a chiming mechanism that plays Westminster or Whittington quarters, and an ornate brass bezel adorned with floral motifs and military symbols. The clock’s case is often painted in rich colors such as red, green, or blue, further enhancing its visual appeal.
The “La Vendee” clock is not only a testament to Ansonia’s mastery of Victorian-era clockmaking but also serves as a captivating piece of historical art and a valuable addition to any antique clock collection. Its rarity and exceptional craftsmanship make it a sought-after collectible among enthusiasts of both clocks and history.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 25 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “La Vendee” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Ansonia Clock Co. “La Vendee”, ca 1904.
A spectacular Royal Bonn porcelain case, molded and fired leaving perforations and a flame top. The clock is so large and different that Tran Du Ly devoted one whole page to this clock in his Ansonia Clock book. There are several places it could have easily been chipped or cracked, but it has escaped any damage for 100 years. It is 8 day, half hour strike. 2 piece porcelain dial and open escapement. Very nice beveled glass, movement is sound, clean, and running. Case is cream colored with purple, red, yellow flowers. Ly-Ansonia, page 638.
Sold: $1,425 | Date: 1/1/2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
C.1905, Ansonia, Royal Bonn, La Vendee, in very good
original condition with strong Bonn trademark on rear. This is an attractive clock, cream colored base with light green accents, and with pink, purple and yellow flowers on the front and on the sides. The open escapement dial is excellent, with one nearly invisible hairline. There is a slight yellowing of the case under the movement from over-oiling; movement sound but will require cleaning. Height 14 inches
Sold: $600 | Date: 10/1/2001 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1904, Ansonia, Royal Bonn, La Vendee, in very good
original condition. This clock has an attractive tri-color dial, black numerals on a cream field with red fleur-de-lis between each numeral, and with open escapement. There has been a small 1 inch chip re-glued in place by the lower left foot that is only visible on very close inspection. Otherwise this would be excellent to outstanding. Still the large yellow and pink daisies are painted on with fine detail and set off nicely with sky blue trim. Height 14 inches
Sold: $1,100 | Date: 10/1/2001 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1905, Ansonia “La Vendee” Porcelain china mantel clock
china clock in excellent original condition, movement cleaned and in good running order. This is an attractive case in dark aqua with yellow, purple and dark red zinnias; has usual crazing in glaze coat; note aqua is slightly darker than it appears in the image. The porcelain dial is very good (hairlines at 9 and 10, no chips) and with desirable open escapement. About as good as it gets. Height 14″ $1000-1500
Sold: $1,400 | Date: 11/1/2000 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1904, Ansonia Clock Co., “La Vendee” Royal Bonn, porcelain clock, as-found.
This green case example has suffered some indignities during its life. The top most portion of the porcelain case is broken off (about half inch)and the very tip of the bottom center is broken away; other minor checks and abrasions. 8-day time and strike movement is complete and sound and the open escape dial is perfect and the hands are original. Height 14.50Ó $200-$300
Sold: $525 | Date: 11/3/2002 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1904, Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “La Vendee”, 8-day time and gong strike porcelain mantel clock.
Condition: Forest green case with hand painted flowers is in very nice condition. This clock has been professionally cleaned and is in good running order. Bottom sounding board has been replaced. Original porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. Movement is signed. Height 14.5 inches [36.83 cm]
Sold: $425 | Date: 4/22/2007 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., C.1905, Royal Bonn, “LA VENDEE” porcelain china cased clock, with 8-day, gong strike mov’t with open escapement on porcelain dial, in a tri-colored case, red top, lime-yellow center + dark green at base, with multi colored floral decorations on the lower front and sides.
overall excellent original condition. Some one added the name below the Bonn logo and mis-spelled it, a minor distraction. Balance of clock is really excellent. For reference see Ly No. 2711, price guide = $1200. Ht 14.5″
Sold: $863 | Date: 5/15/2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Vendee” 8 day, time and strike porcelain clock, c1902
this model, in pristine condition except for the very top 1/2″ that was broken and glued back on, is not shown in Ly but clearly named on the case back. The colorful Royal Bonn case, including gold accent lines, is unmarred, and the porcelain dial has only a couple of small cracks near the winding holes. The visible escapement has steel pallets. The movement ticks and strikes well. Ht 14 1/2″
Sold: $350 | Date: April 22, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1915, Ansonia Royal Bonn “La Vendee” porcelain china clock in excellent original condition.
This clock has been in storage and needs some cleaning. The porcelain dial is excellent and the shaded case, with blue top, yellow center and green bottom is quite attractive. Gold accents are still very bright. Certain to attract a lot of attention from the Bonn crowd. These have been bringing over $1500 on eBay. Height 14 1/2″
Sold: $1,300 | Date: April, 2002 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1904, Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “La Vendee”, 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock.
Condition: Dk pink, gray and light green shaded case has had the top “knot” re-glued and painted over to hide the repair [done professionally and looks fine, but a pottery collector will notice it]. Original porcelain dial has a chip near the time side winding arbor. Hands are original. Movement is signed, clean and running. Good Bonn trademark on rear of case. When pristine, these can bring $1200. Ht. 14.5″
Sold: $650 | Date: April, 2008 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn case, named “La Vendee”, ca 1904.
One of their more stylish cases with the swirled top, open arches, narrow waist, and wide at the base. The white Bonn’s have come into their own in the last few years and have become one of our most poplar sellers. Very colorful painted flowers of pink, yellow, blue, and lavender. This case is very nice but to show it properly the brass should be polished. Correct pendulum and back cover but like so many we see the door may be a replacement. 8-day movement, half hour and hour gong strike, two piece porcelain dial, open escapement, and beveled glass. The clock is running but I would check the movement and polish the brass before you show it off. Ly-Ansonia, page 638.
Sold: $866 | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn case, “La Vendee”, ca 1904.
We have had this model in many colors, but this may be our first “baby blue” case. A lot of white, gold accent on the high edges, and the pretty yellow and purple flowers on the front and sides. Case is 14.5 inches high, 13 inches wide. Very good two piece porcelain dial, Arabic ring is white, inner dial with open escapement is cream. The case has no cracks or breaks but does have one small chip on the bottom of one foot. You can’t see it of course unless you turn the clock upside down. Metal back cover is not an Ansonia cover, but it serves the purpose. Original Ansonia pendulum bob. The 8 day movement has been serviced, it is running, and striking a gong on half hours properly. Ly-Ansonia, page 638. Valued at $1200 in 2004 catalog. We will deduct for the one tiny chip on the foot.
Sold: $777 | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “LaVendee”, ca 1904.
Same as No. 397 except it is primarily off white or light cream color with pink, yellow, blue and lavender flowers. One tiny paint flake on the left foot. The case is pretty clean but the brass Rocco sash, dial ring, and other brass have not been polished lately. New, but correct, back door. Ly-Ansonia, page 638.
Sold: $0 | Date: July, 2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “LaVendee”, ca 1904, always one of the most sought after case styles because of the graceful flourishes, extensions, and openness.
The color is outstanding. Medium to pale greens, yellow, rose, and purple flowers, on all sides, and of course just enough gold highlightto give it the beautiful Ansonia look. 8 day movement, half hour gong strike, 2 piece porcelain dial, open escapement, beveled glass, Rocco sash, all verynice. Just to be picky I will mention that the sash would look better ifcleaned. Ly-Ansonia, page 638, 3 examples.
Sold: $925 | Date: July, 2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “LaVendee”, ca 1904.
One of their more poplar styles, they were made in many colors. This case is primarily medium blue with gold used to accent the blue all over the case. The flowers are pink, white, yellow, lavender, green, and many other shades of those colors.The flowers were all painted on a white background. Note the loops, twists, and twirls over the case. It is another large one at 14.5″ high, 13″ wide.Ly-Ansonia, page 638 has 3 examples.
Sold: $1,300 | Date: July, 2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn, “La Vendee”, C. 1904.
This model is one of the big Bonn’s that is 14.5″ high and 13″wide, plus it has style with the flame top and the bridges on the sides. The case is in excellent original condition, just needs cleaning. Back of case properly marked for the name of the clock, Royal Bonn Germany, and the firing marks. Multicolor case from light blue on top, shades of yellow in the center to greens on the base, and the usual blooming pink flowers, and good gold accents used sparingly on this model. Very good 2 piece porcelain dial and open escapement, correct hands, pendulum. Clean and nice sash, and beveled glass. Typical Ansonia movement, runs 8 days, striking on the half hours and hours. This model is a favorite of a lot of collectors because of the case style. Ly-Ansonia, page 638.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn, “La Vendee”, C. 1904.
All the correct markings on the back of the case, no breaks or cracks, a very good, colorful case, larger than most at 14.5″ high and 13″ wide. Ansonia decorated this model in many ways; this one is Ruby tints at the top, apple tint in the middle, to green at the base. Sufficient gold accents and nice looking flowers on all sides. Rocco sash, beveled glass, 2 piece porcelain visible escapement dial, correct hands, all near perfect. 8 day movement strikes half hours on a standing gong, runs very well. The movement is clean and bright, correct pendulum and back door cover. Ly-Ansonia, page 638.
Sold: $751 | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “La Vendee” Royal Bonn 8 days, time and strike, porcelain mantel clock with visible escapement, c1904
excellent overall condition with no apparent damage to the case, dial or beveled glass; and not even light crazing on the colorful fired surface except on the white back of the case. A new plastic molly retaining the back door screw can easily be improved. Pallet pins are steel. Ht 15″
Sold: $500 | Date: May 4, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1904, Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “La Vendee”, porcelain mantel clock with open escapement dial.
Condition: Porcelain case is in very fine condition with no chips nor breaks. Thi sis a multi color case, starting with dark green at the top and shading down to aqua at the bottom, and with dark pink roses for decoration. Porcelain dial is perfect and hands are original. Movement is signed and looks to have been serviced recently; is ticking and striking nicely. . Height 14.5 inches
Sold: $975 | Date: May 7, 2005 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Royal Bonn La Vendee China Clock
Open escapement. (Professionally restored.)
Sold: $475 | Date: October 04, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
C.1904, Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn “La Vendee”, porcelain, 8-day time/strike mantel clock.
This nice lavender and flower decorated case is in excellent condition with some minor wear to the gold highlights. The porcelain dial and crystal are perfect and the hands are original. Height 14.5 inches
Sold: $800 | Date: October 18, 2003 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Vendee”, 8 day, time and strike, spring brass movement porcelain mantel clock.
Attractive green case in very nice condition has some minor loss to the applied gold. Original porcelain dial is perfect. Original hands. Movement is signed.
Sold: $250 | Date: October 21, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “La Vendee” Royal Bonn porcelain shelf clock with a visible escapement on an 8 days, spring driven, time and half hour strike movement, c1904.
The case is in excellent condition with strong colors, The porcelain dial is also in excellent condition with no hairline cracks. The hands are original. The movement is signed. Ht 14 1/2″.
Sold: $600 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “La Vendee”, 8 day, time and strike, porcelain mantel clock with visible escapement, c1904
the clock is in very good original condition with the expected minor wear to the gilt accents and light crazing to the hand painted fired surface. The porcelain dial, steel pallet pins, cast brass bezel and thick beveled glass all are fine. Ht 15″
Sold: $500 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Vendee” 8 day time and strike porcelain clock, c1902
this model, in pristine condition except for the very top 1/2″ that was broken and glued back on, is not shown in Ly but clearly named on the case back. The colorful Royal Bonn case, including gold accent lines, is unmarred, and the porcelain dial has only a couple of small cracks near the winding holes. The visible escapement has steel pallets. The movement ticks and strikes well. Ht 14 1/2″
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: October 29, 2011 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts