Ansonia Figural Mantle Clock – Arion

Ansonia Figural Mantle Clock – Arion

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$300 – $500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$300[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Ansonia Figural Mantle Clock – Arion. French rococo style case has a dark brown finish with copper highlighted undertones, seated figure of a man holds a soft covered book on his lap, a chalice in his hand and a lyre leans against his side. 4 in. inset porcelain dial signed with Ansonia trade mark, has black hour numbers, original hands and exposed Brocot escapement with steel pallets; brass spring driven 8 day movement signed “Ansonia Clock Co., New York, U.S.A.” has an half hour strike on a coiled gong. In very good condition, movement is running and striking, case has an attractive original finish and no breaks or repairs, dial has 2 minor hairlines at 1 & 8. Measures 14.5 in. high x 15.5 in. wide x 7 in. deep.