Original Listing Description

Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique Working 19th Century Ansonia "La Layon" Victorian "Royal Bonn" Large Porcelain Ceramic Mantel Shelf Clock with Porcelain 'Open Escapement' Dial, made by the Ansonia Clock Company New York USA, circa 1881. It has a Beautiful Large Footed 'Royal Bonn Germany' Colorful Blue and Green German Fine China Porcelain Ceramic Case with Hand Painted Floral Flowers With Gold Gilt Accents and Vibrant Colors, Absolutely Stunning!!! It Has Decorative Side Handles, As Pictured! The Case is Signed on the Back "Royal Bonn Germany" with Painted Signature, and "La Layon" with Both Embossed and Painted Signature. This Has a Porcelain Dial with Visible Open Escapement with Roman Numerals and Ornate Fancy Bezel with Heavy Beveled Glass. The Dial is Signed "Trademark A" and "Manufactured By The Ansonia Clock Co. New York United States Of America". The Dial is Very Clean, As Pictured. This Clock has an Ansonia Brass Mechanical 8 Day "Time and Strike" Key Wound Movement, which is signed "Ansonia Clock Co. Patented A June 14 81 New York USA", with Cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime, Which Strikes Correctly. There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Brass Adjustable Regulator Pendulum. The Clock is Large and Measures approx. 14" Tall x 14 1/2" Wide x 5 1/2" Deep. The Porcelain Case is in Very Good Condition with NO Chips or Cracks, and Stunning Vibrant Colors!!! The Clock is in Working Condition and Winds, Sets and Strikes Correctly! This Has Not Been Serviced or Tested For Accuracy, Sold As Found! This will make a Stunning addition to your Home. This is in Excellent Cosmetic Condition, As Pictured! Click and Enlarge Photos for Details. 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 $974.99 Check out my other Rare Clocks! (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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