About the Ansonia “Huntress” Clock
Title: The Ansonia “Huntress” Clock Model: A Collector’s Delight
The Ansonia “Huntress” clock, crafted by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company, is a captivating mantel clock that stands out in any collection. This model, produced primarily between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, represents the pinnacle of American clockmaking during the Victorian era.
The “Huntress” clock is distinguished by its unique case design, which features a graceful female figure holding a rifle over her shoulder, representing the spirit of the hunt. The figurine is typically made from brass, often plated with gilt or silver, and mounted on a richly decorated walnut or mahogany base. The dial, adorned with intricate engravings, completes the exquisite design.
What makes the Ansonia “Huntress” clock particularly collectible is its combination of exceptional craftsmanship, rarity, and historical significance. As a representation of the American love for both clocks and hunting, this model holds a special place in antique clock collecting. Notable features include the finely detailed figurine, the ornate dial design, and the high-quality mechanism that ensures precise timekeeping.
Collectors should note that the rarity and condition of the “Huntress” clock significantly impact its value. A well-preserved piece can fetch a substantial sum at auction, making it an attractive investment for serious collectors. When acquiring an Ansonia “Huntress” clock, it is essential to verify its authenticity and ensure that all parts are original to maintain its value and integrity.
Auction Records and Price History
The following 22 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “Huntress” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.
C.1901 Ansonia Clock Co., Huntress swinging arm clock with 4-inch dial pendulum-arm, 8-day timepiece.
Condition: The statue has its original patina with normal wear, the brass pendulum support is a home made replacement, soldered in place. The pendulum/arm has new paper face, replaced knob for setting the time, missing tip of ribbon trim on top. The lower portion of the pendulum now has a watch dial instead of the appropriate embossed figure. Clock retains its original signed Ansonia movement. Seems to run OK. Would be $2000 if original. Height 23 inches
Sold: $800 | Date: 11-08-2008 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1890, Ansonia Clock Co, HUNTRESS BALL SWING, patinated spelter mystery swinging timepiece, 8-day.
Condition: the statue is in very good original condition, some rust on the base. The clock arm is in fair to good original condition, the ball with original discolored lacquer, some scratches, tarnish and minor dings, and the brass minute hand with a solder repair. For reference, see Tran Ly’s Ansonia book [2nd ed], page 701. Ly price in xlnt condition = $3200. Height 25 inches [61cm]
Sold: $2,400 | Date: 4/22/2007 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
C.1890, Ansonia “Huntress”, swing clock with canister style arm, and in generally good condition.
One item of restoration is a new back dust cover which has been very nicely made. Otherwise this is a good original clock with nice patina on the statue. The dial has a water mark across it from the lower portion of the dial getting wet at some time. Still we have suggested a modest estimate to attract interest on this clock, and it is a decent example of this model. Height 24.5 inches
Sold: $2,600 | Date: 4/26/2003 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co. New York, C.1895, “HUNTRESS” swinging arm timepiece, 8-day, the movement contained within the ball at top, and the entire arm swinging to keep time.
this clock has lived near the ocean and the original gilt globe is oxidized and spotted, some corrosion on rods. The statue was repaired long ago a dark bronze color, and has surface scratches and wear. Ticks ok. H6 25″
Sold: $776 | Date: 5/15/2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co. New York, C.1895, “HUNTRESS” swinging arm timepiece, 8-day, the movement contained within the ball at top.
the statue retains its original finish, with deterioration to the paint and losses. The balls on the arm have been repainted a very dark blue, some tarnish/oxidation on rods. Ticks ok. Ht 25″
Sold: $1,035 | Date: 5/15/2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co. New York, C.1895, “HUNTRESS”, swinging arm timepiece, 8-day, the movement contained within the ball at top, the entire arm swinging without apparent impulse.
Note the turned brass support arm was lost when this swinger came back from Charles Carrick, and will need replacing; we used a temporary support for the foto. The statue is finished in Carrick’s trademark bronze with verdi highlights, and the ball painted candy apple blue. Except that the nickel finished rods have corroded a bit, unit is quite clean. Ht 25?
Sold: $1,035 | Date: 5/15/2010 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia “Huntress” swinging arm clock.
This clock is complete with no damages, missing pieces or repairs/replacement parts. The statue has her original aged bronze finish which is in good shape but for some wear on her arm. The swing portion has the correct ribbon, hands, and other trim including the suspension spring blocks where the springs and all seem to be original and functioning well. The two spheres have lost most of the original bluing which can be seen when the back cover is removed. The movement is signed and has the Ansonia logo. The mainspring is either broken or off of the catch. With finger pressure on the train it ticks properly and the escapement looks fine. This is an 8 day timepiece. 24″ tall overall.
Date: 7/22/2010 | Source: Lindy Larsons Clocks
Ansonia “Huntress” Ball Swing Clock
With an 8 day TO marked movement and Barbedienne bronze swing balls. The figure has the original finish. Not tested. (There is some wear to the finish.) 24″ Tall
Sold: $2,000 | Date: Feb 01, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris
American Ansonia Clock Co. “Huntress” Swing Arm Mystery Clock,
Circa 1895 4 inches can painted dial, 8-day, brass spring driven movement, patinated spelter sculpture of Diana, the Huntress, mounted on black lacquer base, brass turned neoclassical accents on swing mechanism arm, refer to “Ansonia Clocks and Watches” by Tran Duy Ly, page 699 No. 2986, excellent condition. Height 24 1/2 inches
Sold: $2,700 | Date: February 18, 2004 | Source: Mark of Time
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, New York, “Huntress” figural swinger, the patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds and holding the clock aloft in her right hand, mounted to an ebonized 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
good overall, losses to patination, figure lacquered, base repainted and with hairline crack, clock polished and lacquered, large sphere with cracks at joint, tip of hour hand broken, hands painted gold, running,
Sold: $1,200 | Date: May 15, 2016 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, ÒHuntressÓ ball swinger clock with a spring driven, 8 days, timepiece mounted within a brass sphere and a spelter figure statue of a young woman carrying game birds and holding the clock aloft in her left hand, mounted to an japanned cast iron base, c1901.
The clock is in very good condition, however the finish has been enhanced with the addition of some verde coloring, The arabic numerals and Louis XV style hands are original and in good condition. Ht 24 1/2Ò.
Sold: $1,000 | Date: May 16, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Huntress” figural swinger, 8 day, time only, spring-driven movement mounted inside a brass sphere with cast ribbon ornament and applied Arabic numerals, Louis XV style hands, held aloft by a patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds in her other hand, standing on an ebonized cast iron base.
The clock arm is in good original condition, the spheres with discolored lacquer, some tarnish and minor dings, and the cast top ornament with a solder repair on the back. The figure, cast in brass, is a reproduction. That said, it is a fairly convincing one. The added wooden base and presence of lamp hardware suggest that it may have served as a lamp at some point or simply acquired some parts from one. The twisted wire that connects the figure’s hand to the birds has been replaced with some steel cable. The stamped movement ticks, but was not tested long term.
Sold: $750 | Date: May 19, 2018 | 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 is in good condition with some loss to finish on ball. It is ticking. Ht 24 1/2″
Sold: $1,600 | Date: May 4, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “HUNTRESS” swinging arm clock, a short pivoted pendulum in the ball above stays generally vertical while the suspended ball and arm swing from side to side. C.1894
overall very good original condition, with original bronze finish on both statue and ball, now with some small losses and flaking of finish, runs, Height 24.5 inches
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: November 6, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia “Huntress” Ball Swinging Clock
With an 8 day Time movement. There is an all gold statue, the clock and pendulum on the original base. The clock is running at this time. 25″ Tall
Sold: $1,200 | Date: Oct 05, 2013 | Source: Tom Harris
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Huntress” figural swinger, 8 day, time only, spring driven 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, all supported by patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds standing atop an ebonized cast iron base, c1900.
figure has all of her fingers and appears undamaged other than sizable losses to patination. Large sphere with browning of original lacquer and some scratches, particularly on the bottom. Lower sphere will need ring to connect two halves. The signed movement is running, but was not tested long term. A very original example.
Sold: $1,100 | Date: October 21, 2017 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “HUNTRESS” swinging arm novelty timepiece, ball style, c,1895 on later patinated metal statue
the gold tone ball has some dents on the rear half; front is fine. Minute hand is missing; hour hand is present. We could not get the back off the check for signature, however we guarantee that movement and all parts of the ARM are old; only the statue is recent. Ht 25″
Sold: $550 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia, “Huntress” model swinging arm mystery clock, canister style arm, c1893, with restorations, and later statue.
the canister “arm” is old and with signed Ansonia movement. The statue, although on an old iron base, is of bronze, patinated to give the appearance of the original. (the Chinese are good at this). The canister has some dents and dings. The movement is complete, sound and ticking. Original paper dial has some scratches and age spots. Ht 25″
Sold: $925 | Date: October 25, 2015 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., Ansonia, New York, “Huntress” figural swinger, the patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds and holding the clock aloft in her right hand, mounted to an ebonized 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
good overall, losses to patination, figure lacquered, base repainted and with hairline crack, clock polished and lacquered, large sphere with cracks at joint, tip of hour hand broken, hands painted gold, running, Ht 25″
Sold: $1,700 | Date: October 26, 2013 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Huntress” canister swinger, patinated spelter female figure holding the clock aloft in her left hand, mounted to a japanned iron base, c1880. The clock and pendulum assembly a late 20th century reproduction, containing an 8 day time only, rear wind movement, Roman numeral paper dial and blued steel hands
Statue with loss to finish and minor corrosion, back of statue with 4 threaded holes, base with loss of japanning and minor rust, the clock and pendulum assembly are a late 20th century reproduction, running, may need adjustment Ht 24″
Sold: $650 | Date: October 26, 2014 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “Huntress” swinging mystery clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven 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, and held aloft by a patinated spelter figure of a young woman carrying game birds.
patinated figure has some tiny oxidation blisters, missing section of spelter on the back of the figure, the hanger for the clock arm has been repaired at the hand, fine crack at the rear of elbow, gold paint has been applied to some of the high spots. The spheres have been repainted a nice opaque blue. Hour hand has been repaired. Signed movement ticks.
Sold: $950 | Date: October 27, 2018 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
Reproduction of Ansonia “Huntress 8 day swinger, 21st century.
this is an Asian copy of the famous and costly model made by Ansonia 100 years ago. It looks old, and is an inexpensive way to have a full-size swinger. There are a few small areas of discoloration where the base metal is showing through. Overall Ht 25″
Sold: $230 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
