About the Ansonia “La Bretagne” Clock
Title: Ansonia “La Bretagne” Clock Model: A Collectible Masterpiece
The Ansonia “La Bretagne” clock model, crafted by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company between 1895 and 1920, is a captivating mantel clock that continues to enthrall antique clock collectors worldwide. This exquisite timepiece is an excellent representation of the company’s commitment to combining artistry, precision, and innovation in their creations.
Distinguished by its unique design and high-quality construction, the “La Bretagne” clock boasts a case typically made from mahogany or walnut, with intricate French-inspired details, such as delicate carvings, scrollwork, and brass accents. Its elegant pedestal base is supported by four lion’s paw feet, further enhancing its regal appearance. The clock face, framed within a bezel of alternating brass and glass panels, features Roman numerals and a beautifully hand-painted scene of the French countryside.
What sets the “La Bretagne” apart as a collectible piece is not only its striking aesthetics but also its rarity and historical significance. As one of Ansonia’s most elaborate and sought-after designs, this model represents the pinnacle of American clockmaking during the late Victorian era. Its combination of superb craftsmanship, exquisite design, and intriguing provenance make it an invaluable addition to any antique clock collection.
Notable features of the “La Bretagne” include a high-quality eight-day movement with a striking mechanism that produces a melodious chime on every hour. The clock’s pendulum, suspended from an ornate brass bob, swings rhythmically within the glass-enclosed dial comp
Auction Records and Price History
The following 23 auction record(s) show actual sale prices for the Ansonia “La Bretagne” model clock. Prices vary based on condition, originality, and current market demand. Search for more records on AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com.

Ansonia Clock Co. , Royal Bonn case, “La Bretagne”
One of the really large Royal Bonn cases at 15 inches high. This model was first produced in the late 1800’s and shown in their catalogs thru 1915. It is a very poplar model, first because it is large, and also because of the open sections at the top just below the shell shaped crest. 8 day movement striking a gong. French sash, beveled glass, 2 piece porcelain dial with the open escapement feature.Decorated in greens, pink and yellow roses, and a nice array of gold around the edges. The sides and top of all these Ansonia porcelain cases are decorated on the top and sides. This clock was important enough for Tran Du Ly to devote one full page in his latest Ansonia Book. Case is perfect, properly marked front and back. Everything original and correct. This clock and the Royal Bonns following all came for a collection of fine clocks that the owner kept in a glass case. Ly-Ansonia, page 616.
Sold: $1,100 | Date: 1/1/2003 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks

C.1915, Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, La Bretagne, 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock in medium green with pink-yellow-orange floral decorations.
This clock is in exceptional original condition with very little loss to the gold highlights. The properly signed movement is complete and sound and the dial and bezel glass are perfect; hands are original. Our modest estimate should leave room for spirited bidding. Height 15Ó $700-$900
Sold: $913 | Date: 11/3/2002 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts

C.1910, Ansonia Royal Bonn “La Bretagne” in very good to excellent original condition.
This is a very appealing tri-color case, starting with blue at the top then changing to yellow and ending up as dark green at the base. The lively Nouveau theme flowers… lilies on lily pads accent both front and sides. The open escape dial has Arabic numerals… a couple of minor hairlines. Height 14.5Ó $1,550-$1,850
Sold: $1,550 | Date: 11/3/2002 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts

C.1915, Ansonia Royal Bonn, “La Bretagne” porcelain mantel clock
in excellent original condition. This particular clock is shades of green and aqua, with dark pink roses on the front and sides. With good open escapement movement and perfect porcelain dial. Reference Ly, 1998 Ansonia book, items 2620-23. Height 15″
Sold: $1,650 | Date: 4/21/2001 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts

C.1900, Ansonia Royal Bonn “La Bretagne” (Britain), Porcelain china clock
in very good original condition. This was one of Ansonia’s more popular models, appearing in catalogs from 1895 through 1915; see Ly’s Ansonia book, page 616 for 4 different decorative designs. This particular one is with a tri-color scheme, lime green at top, down to yellow in the center and forest green at the base. The hand painted iris, done in yellow and dark pink, are of exceptional quality. The dial and case are excellent; the movement is complete and sound, but is very dirty and but will require service. Bonn trademark is especially prominent. Will clean up nicely. Height 15″ Reserve $1000
Sold: $1,200 | Date: 5/8/2000 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Bretagne” porcelain 8 days, time and strike, mantel clock with visible escapement, c1904
the hand-painted case is in very nice condition with just the expected light crazing of the fired surface and slight losses of the gold accents. The porcelain dial is fine; the convex glass, which should be flat and beveled, is later and poorly installed. The movement is properly signed. Ht 15″
Sold: $475 | Date: April 27, 2014 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Clock Co. German Royal Bonn cased, “La Bretagne”, ca 1895.
A large, beautiful porcelain clock that has it all, shell design on top, open arches, flowing designs all the way to the base. Green and blue tints and just enough gold highlight to accentuate the overall design. Bright and clean roses and vines, front and sides. This big case is 15 inches high, 12.5 inches wide, and is one of the cleanest sharpest Royal Bonn’s we have had in some time. Two-piece porcelain dial is perfect, open escape, correct hands, back cover, pendulum, and key. Eight-day movement, half hour strike on a gong, and runs. We don’t get them any nicer. Ly-Ansonia, page 616.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: January, 2005 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks

Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn, “La Bretagne”, C. 1895.
Evidently one of the earlier porcelains Ansonia made. It is also another big one, standing 15″ high, 12.5″ wide, and another of their excellent stylish cases. At the top is the shell design and the two bridges, none of which has been broken. Think of the times a klutz like me, moved or handled the clock in the last 100 years. There are a couple of suspicious places where the original paint did not cover completely and the white underneath porcelain is showing. It was fired that way and has not been touched up with paint as it could easily have been. Insignificant really, I just mention it. Many of the old cases have molding or firing flaws. Like #283 it is blue all over, flowers everywhere, and more gold accents than usual. Excellent 2 piece porcelain dial, open escapement, original hands, and back door. The bezel has not been polished, should be. Ly-Ansonia, page 616.
Sold: $950 | Date: July, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks

Ansonia Clock Co. Royal Bonn, “La Bretagne”, ca 1895.
Another very large case that is 15 inches high, 12.5 inches wide. This one is pink on white. We have never had a pink case and the color is not mentioned in the catalogs. Ly-Ansonia devoted one whole page, 616, to this rare model. Like all in this collection it is near perfect, delicate flowers painted front and sides. As with all of the Ansonia Royal Bonns, it has the open escapement, heavily beveled glass, 2 piece porcelain dial, correct doors, pendulum, etc., and is running. It maybe many years before another collection like this comes our way.
Sold: $0 unsold | Date: June, 2004 | Source: Horton’s Antique Clocks

Ansonia Royal Bonn “La Bretagne” in Mint Condition
Porcelain clock, Ansonia Royal Bonn “La Bretagne” with visible escapment, circa 1900. The clock’s actual measurements are 14 3/4″ tall by 12 1/2″ wide and 5″ deep. The reference books state 15″ tall and 12 1/2″ wide. The porcelain dial is 4″, 5″ overall. The maker is Ansonia Clock Co, Brooklyn N.Y.. Condition is MINT, 100% original, no cracks, chips, or repairs to the porcelain case. There is minor crazing in the glaze which is normal and to be expected on an original Royal Bonn. On the very back of the left side, a 1″ by 1/2″ section of the green glaze did not adhere. It was probably due to a cold spot in the kiln when the case was fired. There was much dirt and grundge that was present before the exterior of the case cleaned. This area is not chipped or cracked. If this bothers you it could be color matched by a talented artist. Everything with the clock is original right down to the key. This is Not a chinese reproduction nor are any of its parts. The movement was professionally restored. [ Cleaned, oiled, Pivots resurfaced and polished, New Bronze bushings, the escapment pallets were stoned and polished and the depth correctly set, one new main spring], It is a week duration with hour and half hour chime. The escapement is original as well as the steel pallets. The clock runs and keeps accurate time. The pendulum has a strong amplitude and is not real sensitive to balance. The case is marked “Royal Bonn, Bonn Germany 1755 La Bretagne”. Under the glaze, embossed in the porcelain is the No. 1282 along with some other very faint markings. This is another rare model with exceptional colors and floral decoration. From the top the darker blue flows to lighter blue to light green to dark green at the base. The floral decorations are predominate under the dial being peonies in bloom and a bud. Either side of the clock is decorated with a single bud. There is extensive gold leafing on high relief areas of this clock. Better than 95% of the original gold leafing is present, no touch-ups.
Date: March 19, 2005 | Source: Drury House Antiques in Weston Vermont

C.1895 Ansonia Clock Co., “La Bretagne”, 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock.
Condition: Green and white porcelain case is in good condition with some wear to the applied gold. Porcelain dial is perfect. Hands are replacements. Movement is properly marked with Ansonia trademark. Height 12.5 inches
Sold: $475 | Date: May 7, 2005 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts

C.1895, Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, “La Bretagne”, 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock, with open escapement.
Condition: Porcelain case has a prominent crack in the front at about 4 o’clock to the bottom. Inner porcelain dial has a minor hairline crack. Hands are original. Estimate is for movement. Ht. 15″
Sold: $115 | Date: May 8, 2009 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Royal Bonn La Bretagne China Clock
Open escapement.
Sold: $375 | Date: October 04, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris

Ansonia Royal Bonn La Bretagne China Clock
Open escapement.
Sold: $450 | Date: October 04, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris

Ansonia Royal Bonn La Bretagne China Clock
Open escapement. (Back right foot has been professionally restored.) Not tested.
Sold: $475 | Date: October 04, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris

Ansonia Royal Bonn La Bretagne China Clock
Open escapement.
Sold: $475 | Date: October 04, 2014 | Source: Tom Harris

C.1900, Ansonia Clock Co., “La Bretagne”, 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock.
Condition – Apple green porcelain case with flowers is in nice condition with general wear to the applied gold. Porcelain dial and beveled door glass are perfect. Hands are original. The brass grommet on the strike side of the dial is missing. Movement is properly signed. Good Bonn trademark on rear. Height 15 inches
Sold: $750 | Date: October 22, 2005 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “La Bretagne” Royal Bonn, 8 day, time and strike, porcelain mantel clock with visible escapement, c1904
the China case is in very good original condition. The beveled glass has a small edge chip, and the porcelain dial has one hairline by a winding hole. The rear door is a new replacement. Ht 15″
Sold: $375 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “La Bretagne” Royal Bonn time and strike porcelain mantel clock with visible escapement, c1904
the China case is in very good original condition, identified on the back, with slight losses to the gold accents and the expected faint crazing of the fired surface. The porcelain dial, cast brass bezel, and beveled glass all are fine. Ht 15″
Sold: $425 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, “La Bretagne” Royal Bonn, 8 day, time and strike, porcelain mantel clock with visible escapement, c1895
the rosy case, identified on the back, is in very good original condition with just slight losses to the gold accents. The cast brass bezel and beveled glass are fine, the porcelain dial has a couple of hairlines. Ht 15″
Sold: $475 | Date: October 28, 2012 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Clock Co., New York, “La Bretagne” 8 day time and strike porcelain clock, c1904
this unmarked case matches the Ly drawing for this model, and is in pristine condition. The porcelain dial has no cracks or chips, but a bit of discoloration by the X. The beveled glass is fine. The clean movement, with its jeweled pallet visible escapement, ticks and strikes robustly. Ht 14″
Sold: $600 | Date: October 29, 2011 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Ansonia Clock Co., New York, Royal Bonn “La Bretagne”, porcelain clock, 8 day time and strike spring driven movement, visible escapement, multicolor case, c1915
case, porcelain dial, beveled glass and beaded bezel are all in excellent original undamaged condition. Movement ticks, strikes and appears very clean. Brocot pallets are steel. This is an attractive clock and “Bonns” seem underpriced in today’s market. Ht 15″
Sold: $650 | Date: October 29, 2011 | Source: R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

C.1910, Ansonia, Royal Bonn ÒLa BretagneÓ porcelain shelf clock, 8-day time and strike.
Condition: the case on this clock is exceptional; perfect tri-tone case starting with aqua to top, down to yellow and ending in green at the base. The hand painted lilies are especially attractive. The movement is good; the porcelain dial has a big chip/repair at 8. You can repair dial, or replacements are available from Timesavers. Good Bonn trademark on rear. Height 14.75 inches
Sold: $775 | Date: October 31, 2004 | Source: R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts