About the Ansonia “Huntress Ball Swing” Clock
Title: Ansonia “Huntress Ball Swing” Clock Model: A Collector’s Delight
The Ansonia “Huntress Ball Swing” clock, produced between 1895 and 1905, is a unique and captivating mantel clock that graces any antique collection. This extraordinary timepiece is categorized as a novelty clock due to its intricate design and unusual features.
The Huntress Ball Swing clock boasts an exquisite case primarily crafted from mahogany, with some variations featuring rosewood or walnut. The case design showcases a sculpture of a hunteress, poised with a rifle, standing atop a ball-and-socket base that allows the figure to swing gently back and forth. The clock face is situated between her outstretched arms, adding a whimsical touch to this already enchanting piece.
What makes the Ansonia Huntress Ball Swing clock highly collectible lies in its combination of superb craftsmanship, rarity, and historical significance. As one of the most sought-after Ansonia models, it showcases the company’s exceptional skills in both engineering and artistry during the late Victorian era.
Notable features include a weight-driven Westminster chime mechanism that strikes the hours and quarter hours, along with an 8-day movement for consistent timekeeping. The clock’s swinging hunteress figure adds a dynamic element, making it both visually appealing and entertaining. Its unique design and exceptional quality make the Ansonia Huntress Ball Swing clock a must-have for any antique clock collector seeking a rare and captivating addition to their collection.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 7 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “Huntress Ball Swing” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
Ansonia Clock Co. “Huntress Ball Swing” bronze finish 8 day figural time piece, c1901
The original patina remains on both the statue, round wood base and pendulum unit, with no losses and just small scratches and expected wear to the surfaces. One side of the ornate minute hand is broken near the hub, but not visibly. The clean and signed movement ticks and swings on its intact suspension block but will need minor adjustment. Overall ht 24 1/2″
Sold: $2,200 | Date: April 22, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Asian reproduction of Ansonia “Huntress Ball Swing” 8 day figural mystery clock, c1990
the figure and swinger have an aged brass patina with some wear and polish residue, and no losses. The unsigned movement is a close copy of the original Ansonia model, but small differences indicate the modern origin. Ht 25″ overall.
Sold: $200 | Date: October 26, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. “Huntress Ball Swing” with 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in blue finished ball case supported by bronze finished statue, c1901
this clock has been professionally restored and is in excellent condition. Ht 25″
Sold: $1,900 | Date: October 26, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Huntress Ball Swing”, the patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds and holding the clock aloft in her left hand, mounted to an japanned cast iron base, 8 day time only, movement mounted inside a brass sphere with cast ribbon ornament and applied Arabic numerals, Louis XV style hands, the lower section in gridiron style with smaller sphere at the bottom, c1900
Needs restoration, bar holder missing, clock case with dent, missing top trim, very dirty and with spotting and losses to surface, suspension broken, suspension shield missing, equatorial band on lower ball split, movement complete but will need service
Sold: $950 | Date: October 26, 2014 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, Conn. “Huntress Ball Swing” with 8 day time only spring driven movement in Barbedienne finished ball case supported by bronze finished statue, c1901
this clock is in great original condition and is running while being cataloged. It is missing the wire between the huntress’ hand and her game, and also lacks the “shield” that hides the suspension (this can be purchased from Timesavers.com). Ht 24 1/2″
Sold: $2,100 | Date: October 30, 2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1890, Ansonia ÒHuntress Ball SwingÓ, timepiece, 8-day.
Condition: This is about as good as it gets for a good original Huntress; retains great patina on statue, silvering on numerals, original suspension, hands, bowtie and all hardware. See also lot 419-C, for another if you miss this one. Height 24.5 inches
Sold: $3,600 | Date: October 31, 2004 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1890, Ansonia ÓHuntress Ball SwingÒ, timepiece, 8-day.
Condition: This clock in good original condition; retains good patina on statue, gilding on numerals, original suspension, hands, bowtie and all hardware. There are some scratches to the original finish on the ball, and general deterioration and wear commensurate with age of the piece. (we would not refinish it) Would please most collectors who prize originality. Height 24.5 inches
Sold: $2,750 | Date: October 31, 2004 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts