Original Listing Description

This listing is for a beautiful Ansonia Figural Mantle Clock from the late 1800's. The porcelain dial is in excellent condition. The clock finish is a bronzed metal and is in very good condition. Please see pictures. This is original, no touch up. We do not have original keys, but will include winding keys.This clock received maintenance overhaul in 2012 and is still in good working order.The base measures 15-1/8 inches wide by 6-1/8 inches deep and the clock is 11 inches to the tallest point. The clock weighs 11-1/2 pounds. The subject of the clock is the character Trilby from a novel from Shakespearean time. This figure was part of a line produced by Ansonia 1896-1901 Trilby (1893) popular novel by George DuMaurierTrilby featured the story of a young singer hypnotized and manipulated by her trainer, an older man named Svengali. The phrase "he was a Svengali to her Trilby" is still in occasional use today; audiences in 1896 would have recognized it much more easily. Like many bestsellers of the day, Trilby had become a play in the hands of enterprising producers, and thousands of Americans saw it on the stage.Please wait for an invoice to pay correct shipping. Shipping cost is estimated as the clock has not be packed for travel. Local pickup available. The Simple “Fine Print” ...Customer satisfaction is my priority. Please ask questions before bidding Shipping ... same or next business day after satisfactory payment. Shipping Policy: Shipping estimate includes: postage, insurance, packaging and/or any additional costs specific to shipping. NO Profit on shipping handling: You only pay what it costs to get your item to you safely. Feedback ... will be promptly returned. Please leave feedback when you receive your item. It lets me know that you received it and are satisfied. Our feedback will immediately follow. Thank you in advance.Returns ... We honor a 30 day return policy, however, in this business of selling second hand vintage and antique items, returns are not expected. If we have left any information out of the description or pictures, please let us know. We aim for full disclosure and strive for happy customers. Buy with confidence General Information ... Many of the items I list are for consignors in my historic packing house store. Olde Tyme Florida in McIntosh, Florida contains 6,000 square feet of antique and vintage “stuff.” Our family has over 50 years of experience in antiques. We have been a member of the eBay experience since its beginning in addition to our family run business.

Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.