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C.1894, Ansonia “Swing No. 2”, Novelty swinging doll clock in generally good condition. The paper dial has some water stains and has turned a bit dark with age, however is… Read more

C.1894, Ansonia “Swing No. 1” , as-found, with top trim missing and with repro doll (an older one that is well done). Also the dial was replaced long ago with… Read more

C.1894, Ansonia Clock Co., Wooden Box for Swing No. 1, in original condition, with cotton inside that was packed around the doll. Measures 6x3x13″, and with original Ansonia Label on… Read more

C.1894, Ansonia Clock Co., “Swing No. 1” Mantel Clock in outstanding original condition. This clock, from Bill Mittelstadt is photographed in detail in Ly\’s book titled Ansonia Clocks and Watches… Read more

Ansonia Clock Co., metal cased, “Sussex”, ca 1901. The case has a Colonial brass finish, cast brass sash, brass dial with some wear primarily around the winding arbors, and beveled… Read more

C.1926, Ansonia “Sun Watch” in very good original condition. The brass case retains original lacquer and the latitude, longitude and equation of time scales are sharp and clear. These turn… Read more

C.1904, Ansonia No. 1088 “SUMMER and WINTER” Figure set in good original condition. This set sold for $24 when new in 1904; for comparison, a weight driven Bagdad was $22… Read more

C.1870, Ansonia, Cast Brass Strut time and calendar in good original condition. This earlier novelty is not shown in the 1881 nor later catalogs, and has a fancy French style… Read more

C.1901, Ansonia, STIRRUP novelty in good original condition. There is minor wear to the silver plating, but it is overall good. For reference, see LY Ansonia book, item No. 2032.… Read more

Ansonia Clock Co. carriage clock, “Star”, ca 1904. One day time and alarm. The balance spring movement will run if coaxed, but not for long. Cleaning and oil is needed.… Read more