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Posted 4 years ago
sjp1981
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I’m looking to see if anyone had anymore info about this ansonia slate mantle clock, ideally the name and possible age or any catalogue pics.
The backplate so state is was last serviced in 1922 so know it pre dates this.
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The date it was serviced means little to nothing. The works should be and I see they are marked. That will be your best information to identify and date the clock.
I am in no way a clock expert. But your clock looks a lot like this Ingraham..and time frame is right.
https://sothebyshome.com/ingraham-victor-mantle-clock-acc-84741-67062.html
Found this..
Edward Ingraham invented the process for applying black enamel paint to clock cases, where enamel paint gives a smooth and shiny finish when dry. The black mantel clocks that gained great popularity in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s were manufactured by not only the Ingraham company but also other leading American clockmakers using Edward Ingraham’s patented technique. There were more than 200 styles of Ingraham black mantel clocks made up until the 1920’s when they were in style.
http://www.nationalclockrepair.com/Ingraham_Clock_History.php
I have searched most of google and eBay etc, but can’t seem to find one like it at all, so it’s puzzling me. I’ve even tried to look at old Ansonia catalogues online but still no luck and look through about 500 clocks on one site still nothing. Just be nice to know the name and date of this.
If you want to know for sure if it's Ingraham check here..look at the >12 catalog, cover picture has similarities to yours.
https://clockhistory.com/1/document/list-company/ingraham
As stated earlier by fhrjr2...what does the clock works say? You have a picture but it's unreadable
It’s definitely an ansonia as says on the back ansonia clock company patented June 14.81 New York USA.
I have updated the pics with a better pic of the inside
Must be early I I guess I totally missed the Ansonia part.
Very interesting that is marked 81. The factory burned down in 1880 and was rebuilt on the same property.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ansonia_Clock_Company
Well,
That's definitely an Ansonia Open Escapement Movement. If the movement is in its original case, I can't tell one way or another. It looks like an Ansonia Black Marble case, but I can't find it in my reference materials. There are a lot of clocks not in my reference materials though, so that doesn't mean much.
I would guess that you have an Ansonia Black Marble Mantel Clock with Open-Escapement. Probably it is from circa 1900 give or take 10 years.
Sorry I could not find more information on this model.
Thanks for sharing.
Bruce
BTW, always be careful to carry the clock with your fingers/hands underneath. Never carry it by the top of the case. The tops of these heavy clocks have been known to separate from their cases and the end result can be tragic for the clock and the clock's owner.