Original Listing Description

eBay Fully restored inside and out ! Beautiful Antique ANSONIA "Andora" Victorian Enameled Cast Iron Mantel Clock with open escapement. 1901This is a most beautiful ! Ansonia Cast Iron clock that has been completely restored and is in excellent working order.Made by the Ansonia Co in 1901. This model "Andora" as Pictured in the Tran Duy Ly book on Ansonia Clocks shows this model as it appeared in the 1901 catalog and the premium addons for this particular clock .The movement has been disassembled, all parts cleaned both ultrasonically and by hand, all of the wheels and pivots have been polished and several new bushings were properly added to ensure good time keeping. The movement then reassembled, oiled and adjusted and thoroughly tested for weeks and keeps very good time.The original enameled Black Cast iron case has been thoroughly polished and presents a most elegant shiny black appearance and is in very good condition with few flaws and is most beautiful ! all of the original Gilt hardware has been removed and thoroughly cleaned and polished and compliments the shiny black enamel beautifully. The case is solid cast iron weighing over 12 lbs. The French sash and brass bezel with beautiful thick beveled glass have been cleaned and polished and the door closes tightly as it should, there are few slight scratches on the porcelain dial that do not diminish it's most beautiful overall appearance and the visible open escapement is mesmerizing as you watch the clock tick. The original hour and minute hands have been reblued ! please see photos. This is a most splendid functional antique time piece that could be proudly displayed and enjoyed in any room in you home for generations to come. This is an 8 day mechanical clock that needs to be wound on both sides weekly with included key. the pendulum has a fast/slow adjustment as well.The clock would be packed with great care and shipped properly and would include set up and care instructions as well as I would make myself available if further instruction or questions that you might need answered. Please check out my other listings for more of my fully restored antique clocks. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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