1875 Henry J Davies Crystal Palace No.2 Walnut Glass Dome Victorian Mantel Clock
1875 Henry J Davies Crystal Palace No.2 Walnut Glass Dome Victorian Mantel Clock
SOLD $799.99 Sold: Jun 11, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 1875 Henry J. Davies (Ansonia) "Crystal Palace No. 2" Victorian Glass Domed Walnut Mantel Shelf Clock, made by the Henry J. Davies Company New York USA. This is a Rare Early Pre Ansonia Crystal Palace Clock from 1875. The Ansonia Clock Company Bought H.J. Davies in 1877, and This Clock is One of the Early Original Ones with the Correct Welch Movement, Very Rare!!! It has a Round Footed Walnut Wood Base with Dual Mirrors Supporting The Dial. The Glass Dome is the Correct Original Victorian Glass Dome! This Has The Original Paper Over Tin Dial with Roman Numerals and Brass Bezel with Brass Center Trim and Decorative Brass Topper, Signed "Welch". The Case is Signed on the Front of The Base "Davies Pat'd". The Original 1875 Davies Maker's Label is On The Back of the Clock, As Pictured. This Clock has a Welch Brass Mechanical 8 Day "Time and Strike" Key Wound Movement, with Nickel Bell Chime, That Strikes the Correct Amount of Times on The Hour for the Time. There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Brass Adjustable 'Dual Barrel' Regulator Pendulum, Signed "Davies Pat'd". The Clock Itself Measures approx. 16 1/2" Tall, or 18" Tall to the Top Of The Dome . The Clock is in Good Working Condition and Strikes Correctly! It Has Not Been Serviced, Sold As Found! This is in Overall Very Good Original Condition, There is a Chip on the Back of the Clock on The Base, As Pictured, Otherwise Fine! Overall a Great Clock!!! Click and Enlarge Photos for Details. This is a Rare 'Seldom Found' Crystal Palace No. 2 Clock, and a Rare Early (Pre Ansonia) Model!!! Don't pass this one up! This is Estate Fresh, Sold As Found. Due to the Delicate Nature of these Old Clocks, I am Selling This "As Is" with NO RESERVE. Clock may need to be lubed and adjusted again after shipping. A stunning Rare Clock $799.99 Check out my other Rare Clocks! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 1875 Henry J. Davies (Ansonia) "Crystal Palace No. 2" Victorian Glass Domed Walnut Mantel Shelf Clock, made by the Henry J. Davies Company New York USA. This is a Rare Early Pre Ansonia Crystal Palace Clock from 1875. The Ansonia Clock Company Bought H.J. Davies in 1877, and This Clock is One of the Early Original Ones with the Correct Welch Movement, Very Rare!!! It has a Round Footed Walnut Wood Base with Dual Mirrors Supporting The Dial. The Glass Dome is the Correct Original Victorian Glass Dome! This Has The Original Paper Over Tin Dial with Roman Numerals and Brass Bezel with Brass Center Trim and Decorative Brass Topper, Signed "Welch". The Case is Signed on the Front of The Base "Davies Pat'd". The Original 1875 Davies Maker's Label is On The Back of the Clock, As Pictured. This Clock has a Welch Brass Mechanical 8 Day "Time and Strike" Key Wound Movement, with Nickel Bell Chime, That Strikes the Correct Amount of Times on The Hour for the Time. There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Brass Adjustable 'Dual Barrel' Regulator Pendulum, Signed "Davies Pat'd". The Clock Itself Measures approx. 16 1/2" Tall, or 18" Tall to the Top Of The Dome . The Clock is in Good Working Condition and Strikes Correctly! It Has Not Been Serviced, Sold As Found! This is in Overall Very Good Original Condition, There is a Chip on the Back of the Clock on The Base, As Pictured, Otherwise Fine! Overall a Great Clock!!! Click and Enlarge Photos for Details. This is a Rare 'Seldom Found' Crystal Palace No. 2 Clock, and a Rare Early (Pre Ansonia) Model!!! Don't pass this one up! This is Estate Fresh, Sold As Found. Due to the Delicate Nature of these Old Clocks, I am Selling This "As Is" with NO RESERVE. Clock may need to be lubed and adjusted again after shipping. A stunning Rare Clock $799.99 Check out my other Rare Clocks! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.