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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vera” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    C.1901, Ansonia Clock Co., “La Vera”, 8-day time/strike porcelain mantel clock. The ruby colored case with painted flower decoration is in excellent condition with some wear to the applied gilt highlights, and a repair to one foot. The porcelain dial is perfect and the hands are original. The movement and the brass dial surround and door have been cleaned and polished. The beveled door glass is perfect. Height 13.5 inches

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vera” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    C.1901, Ansonia, La Vera, Royal Bonn porcelain china clock in excellent restored condition. The colors are very striking on this clock, a deep reddish purple around all of the edges and the floral decorations are yellow daisies amongst purple pansies. The top and sides of the case are decorated as well. This is a perforated case, the arches above the dial open for ligHeight to pass through. The signed Ansonia movement has a nice porcelain dial with Arabic numerals plus open escapement in the dial center; this movement was just serviced by a clockmaker and has been re-bushed, plates polished and is in excellent running order. Note this clock had the left rear foot professionally re-attached at some time and is only noticeable on the closest inspection; a surface crack below numeral 7 does not go all the way through the case. We have shown the left foot in the image to give evidence of the good repair. With good Bonn Trademark on the rear. Ready to enjoy. Height 121/4” $1,000-1,500

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vera” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    C.1901, Ansonia, La Vera, Royal Bonn porcelain china clock in excellent original condition. The colors are very striking on this clock, a deep reddish purple around all of the edges and the floral decorations are yellow daisies amongst purple pansies. The top and sides of the case are decorated as well. This is a perforated case, the arches above the dial open for light to pass through. The reliable Ansonia movement has a nice porcelain dial with Arabic numerals plus open escapement in the dial center. No chips nor cracks are evident; with good Bonn Trademark on the rear. Height 12 1/4″

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vendee” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    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.

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vendee” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    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.

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vendee” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    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

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vendee” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    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.

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vendee” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    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.

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vendee” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    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.

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  • Antique Ansonia “La Vendee” Model Clock

    Antique Ansonia

    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.

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