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Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock
Ansonia Clock Co. (1851–1929)
New York, New York, circa 1890
Desription
Two-piece dial is signed Ansonia Clock Co. New York. Visible Brocot escapement. Porcelain case with four glass sides, ornate polychrome flowers on green and pink background.
The “crystal regulator” was a popular style for Ansonia, in porcelain painted cases, metal cases and other variations, although they were not “crystal” and they were not “regulators”. These clocks were stylish additions to homes, reflecting current fashion and homage to what Americans considered superior European style.
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