DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Arcadia Ball Swing" mystery clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement hidden in a 4 inch metal sphere, the small pendulum propelling a larger visible compound pendulum, the lower portion with gridiron and smaller sphere, applied arabic numerals and fancy pierced brass hands, all held aloft by the figure of a woman in flowing gown, holding and adorned with flowers.
CONDITION:
cast figure with no visible breaks or losses, some original patination remains, other areas of the figure were painted long ago, movement with Ansonia name and trademark stamps, the movement is ticking, suspension springs will need to be repaired. This model does not come up for sale as often as other Ansonia swingers.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
CIRCA: 1905
DIMENSIONS: 31in x 8in x 12in
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