DESCRIPTION:
Ansonia Clock Co., New York, NY, "Fortuna Ball Swing" mystery clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement contained within the upper blue-painted sphere of a compound pendulum, gilt ribbon with bow-knot at top, applied arabic numerals and Louis XV style hands, all held aloft by the goddess Fortuna, with a winged putto at her feet.
CONDITION:
the cast spelter statue with is dusty, but absent any obvious breaks or losses. The original patinated surface is scratched and worn in a few places but largely intact. Blue finish over nickel plated spheres is old with a few scratches and some fine spots starting to develop. Applied metal numerals have been repainted a slightly reddish gold. The suspension springs are a little kinked, but do not stop the clock from swinging and escaping. The movement is signed by Ansonia on the back plate. Fortuna was the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck to the Romans.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
CIRCA: 1910
DIMENSIONS: 30in x 9in x 12in
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