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(Mobile App Users: PLEASE CLICK ON FULL DESCRIPTION for more information and photos pertaining to this listing)Antique Ansonia Figural Statue Clock 1894 "Opera" Model 8 Day Time and Strike Open Escapement Clock with Statue in Japanese Bronze Finish on Black Enamel Base. Running and Keeping Decent Time at the time of this listing. This lot comes to you with no guarantees or warranties other than it is authentic and accurately described. THE CLOCK AND WATCH STORE THE CLOCK AND WATCH STORE Click images to enlarge Description Maker: Ansonia Clock Company c.1894 Model: Opera Condition: This is a beautifully restored Ansonia figural statue clock called Opera. It has a large open escapement 8 day time and strike movement that has been running for the last 3 days and keeping decent time. It will be sold as a non-running clock due to the adjustments it will need upon arrival just like ANY mechanical clock will require, even when they were new. If you do not know how to adjust the beat or regulate the time of a mechanical clock, I suggest you watch a YouTube video or two before deciding to place a bid or make the purchase. If you do know how to set the beat, and regulate the time, you will be very pleased with the clocks performance. It strikes on the hour, counting the hours and on the half hour, it strikes once. It strikes about 2 minutes past the hour/half hour because the hands have a little play in them and the dial is slightly out of position. The 2 piece porcelain glass enamel dial is in good condition showing no hairlines, chips or other damage. The case has a woman sitting on a chair holding a horn and crown overlooking a scroll with various writers/poets. The case has no damage that I can see and everything is present as when it was first cast. Whoever refinished the case, paid attention to detail and had some skill. The base is nearly perfect and has no bubbles or fisheyes and it is a smooth, glossy black finish. The statue, clock case and feet are a coppery color also known as "Japanese bronze" but unlike many refinishing jobs I have seen, this does not look like it was spray bombed with a can of spray paint. They did a very professional refinishing job and the clock looks about new with exception to some oxidizing or light loss to the finish on the back side. It looks worse in the pictures but it does have a small area of "silver" coming through. This clock may be taken apart(clock case, statue and base)and packed in 3 pieces if I feel it is not safe to ship as shown in the pictures. If it is taken apart, it will be only 4 screws/nuts holding the case and 4 screws/nuts holding the statue in place. If you have been looking for something old that is completely original except the finish that looks almost new, you will love this clock. It comes with the original pendulum and a replacment winding key as shown. Please NO P.O. BOXES I take great care in packaging all the items being sold but, I especially take extra precautions when packing clocks. I do everything I can to prevent your clock arriving damaged. Due to rising costs and some areas no longer being the rates they used to be, I no longer will offer large wall clocks with free shipping. If the clock appears very expensive for S&H, please inquire BEFORE making the purchase and I will check the accuracy of eBay's shipping calculator per your location. We do not offer refunds on S&H AFTER a payment has been made. Measurements: 16.5" T x 21" W x 8.5" D Payment eBay uses Managed Payments and the only method of payment is PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account, you may check out as a guest on PayPal using your credit or debit card. I will gladly accept the old fashioned method of payment if/when that is your only option however, all other methods will have a delay until cleared. Shipping We combine shipping whenever possible to reduce your cost as long as it does not compromise the safety of fragile purchases. INTERNATIONAL: We use eBay's Global Shipping Program for ALL international transactions. We CANNOT combine shipping on our end. Taxes, duties and the expensive fees are between buyer and eBay. WE HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. Terms of Sale All items are sold AS-IS. Payment is expected within 48hrs of purchase. If you bid too much, by mistake, fees are too high, shipping cost too expensive or if an unexpected rent payment came up, please note we WILL NOT CANCEL transactions. We do not offer partial refunds. Buyers who use eBay policy in order to attempt getting a refund will not be tolerated. We stand behind our sales and if there is a mistake on our end, we will make sure to make it right. Contacting us first before opening a case with eBay is ALWAYS preferred. About Us The Clock and Watch Store has been selling on eBay for 20+ years specializing in horology. Here you will find the less expensive merchandise, parts, tools, supplies or items that are broken, missing pieces, restorations and repairables. Due to rising costs and strict one sided policies, the higher quality items are no longer being offered on eBay. We sell on other platforms and not exclusive to eBay, easily found when doing a search. Contact Us The Clock and Watch Store can be contacted through eBay messaging and unfortunately, is the only method of communication on eBay. Please do not send us your personal information using eBay messaging. We do not entertain sales outside of eBay when you send us a message through eBay. Images sell!Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva sCustomizable Templates Attention Sellers - Get TemplatesImage Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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