Ansonia Bobbing Doll Clock, Jumper No. 2: With a 1 day movement, fixed winder and a good, original dial with automatic motion. In a good looking case and frame.
The clock is running at this time.
(The figure on the swing is poorly restored – part of the feet are missing, one hand is detached at the wrist and there are other damages.)
Dial 4″ Diameter; Clock 14 1/2″ Tall
Sells as is, where is.
A nickel-plated iron frame supporting the circular clock case with paper dial with seconds bit and patent dated Dec 14th, 1886, 30-hour movement. A German bisque cherub doll on a swing is suspended from a coiled spring. Measures 12.75 x 5.75 x 4.5 inches.
Condition
Apparently missing the top crown, chips to the glass bezel, the ‘doll’ is missing one hand and has a crudely repaired wing. Running condition unknown.
Ansonia No.2 Swinging Doll Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$950[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Ansonia No.2 Swinging Doll Clock. 3 in. bisque figure of a child seated on a swing acts as the pendulum bob for this clock; the swing hangs from the branch of a tree trunk, cast in white metal. 4 in. paper dial with black Roman hour numerals and black spade hands, signed with Ansonia trade mark; spring driven, time only one day movement, signed Ansonia Clock Co. and is contained in a fancy brass cylinder to the left of the tree. Clock is in good condition, spring winds and clock runs, no breaks or repairs to the figure. 8 in. high