197.           $450

Ansonia Clock Co. “Bagdad”, ca. 1904.  This is the later model and the one most commonly seen (Ly, Ansonia Clocks & Watches, pages 182-183).  This example is unusual, however, because it is weight-driven; most examples are spring-driven.  The 50-inch case is black walnut with an old, clean finish; the door glass is original and the side lights may be as well.  The paper dial is very dark; the hands are likely original; the seconds hand may be a replacement.  The nickel and brass movement is signed and runs 8 days, time-only, driven by the two brass weights that I believe are correct to this model; it is running.  The pendulum stick and bob are also original.  There is a label on the back, manufactured in Brooklyn, NY.  Spring-driven Bagdads sell for around $500.  $450–$700.