A wonderful Victorian china clock was hand painted with green and gold, signed “Dresden Extra” model case with a movement by one of America’s finest clockmakers, “Ansonia of New York,” dating 1892. Measurements are 13 1/2″ wide, 12 1/2″ height and 5 1/2″ depth. Note that the interior clock works are marked, ‘Ansonia Clock Company – New York – Patented June 8, 1892’. Also on the underneath side of the clock there is a personalized signature and date of ‘V. Adolphson – 1-28-79’.
This clock has a Beautiful Large Footed Green German Fine China Porcelain Ceramic Case with Hand Painted Floral Flowers With Gold Gilt Accents and Vibrant Colors, Absolutely Stunning! The Case is Signed on the Back “Porcelain Dresden Extra 8 Day Hour and Half Hour Cathedral Bell Strike, Manufactured Expressly For The American Wringer Co. No. 99 Chambers Street New York #337”. This Has a Dial with Roman Numerals and Ornate Brass Center and Trim. This Clock has an Ansonia Brass Mechanical 8 Day “Time and Strike” Key Wound Movement, which is signed “Ansonia Clock Co. New York USA. It has a Cathedral Coil Spring Gong Chime which Strikes Once On The Half Hour and the Correct Amount Of Times On The Hour For the Time. There are 2 Winding Arbors, and It includes a Winding Key and Correct Adjustable Brass Regulator Pendulum. The pendulum swings freely however it does not swing back and forth for an extended period.