Ansonia 'Torn' Porcelain Shelf Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th and early 20th century
This Ansonia Clock Co. mantle clock, identified as the 'Torn' model, features a porcelain case finished with a vibrant green glaze and hand-painted floral motifs on the front and sides.
The circular dial displays bold black Roman numeral markers and metallic black hands, housed behind an intricately detailed brass bezel. The clock utilizes a double key-wind mechanical movement, which the source notes is stamped by the Ansonia Clock Co. of New York. The front of the dial is signed with the Ansonia logo. The object measures approximately 11.25 by 8.25 by 5.5 inches. The current condition is reported as good to fair, showing normal age-related surface wear, evidence of crazing, and mild losses to the top left area.
It is offered in an untested state and may require professional service or repairs.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantle clock
- Maker
- Ansonia Clock Co.
- Condition
- Good to fair with surface wear
- Dimensions
- 11.25 X 8.25 X 5.5 in.
- Model Name
- Torn
- Place recorded
- United States
- Surface Issues
- Crazing and mild losses
- Movement Origin
- New York, USA
- Maker / attribution
- Ansonia Clock Co.
Design
- Case and Dial
- The clock is constructed with a porcelain case, characterized by a vibrant green glaze and embellished with hand-painted floral motifs on its front and side surfaces. The visual design is complemented by an ornate brass bezel that frames the central clock face. The dial features a clean background with bold black Roman numerals and dark metallic hands. The manufacturer’s mark, the Ansonia logo, is prominently featured directly on the face of the dial.
- Visible features
- • Vibrant green porcelain case with floral hand-painted decoration • Brass bezel featuring intricate detailing • Dial features black Roman numerals and Ansonia logo • Two winding arbors located on the clock face
- Movement and Mechanism
- The timepiece is powered by a double key-wind mechanical movement. The internal components, including the pendulum, are visible from the rear of the clock case, allowing for an inspection of the original mechanism. The movement is marked by the manufacturer, identifying its origin in New York, USA. The auction description reports that the clock is currently untested and may require mechanical service, parts, or repairs to ensure future operation.
- Condition and Attribution
- The object is attributed to the Ansonia Clock Company, which the source describes as being active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The piece is categorized as the 'Torn' model within their product line. The overall condition is described by the auction house as good to fair. There are also reported mild losses located on the upper left section of the clock casing.
Identification
- Reference
- Torn
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The internal mechanical condition is unverified as it is sold as untested
- Research required: The extent of the 'mild losses' to the porcelain is not detailed beyond the general description