04-25-201504-25-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
April 25, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Ansonia Figural Clock "The Philosopher,"

Sell one like this
$338$275
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2804MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 25, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Ansonia Figural Clock "The Philosopher," New York, c. 1895, Japanese bronze finish statue of a man contemplating a geometry problem sits in a chair adjacent the clock with Roman numeral dial marked Ansonia Clock Co., Patented, both on a cast iron base with egg and dart and floral mounts all on paw feet, eight-day time and strike movement with outside escapement regulated by a pendulum, ht. 15 in.
Estimate $250-350

Clock ticks and strikes. Dial hairlines and chip near time side winding hole. Slight wear to finish on central base floral mount.


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Keywords

Ansonia Clock Co., The Philosopher, chair