87.      $1200

Ansonia “Fisher & Falconer Swing”, ca. 1880.  A 26.25-inch double swinger in a gilt finish on an enameled iron base.  The gilt is not bright but it is original with little wear or loss from zealous polishing. The 10-inch base retains the gilding in the incised design on the front.  The 4-inch can holding the clock is in brass, the paper dial is clean and signed, although a bit yellowed; the hands are correct and there is a beveled glass in front.  There is an inside chip in the glass at the 6.  The support piece and the pendulum rods and ornaments are as shown in the catalog illustration. The movement is unsigned, as typical, but matches other examples of this model.  It is running without problem.  This model is not terribly uncommon, selling for $1600-$5000 over the last decade. I could not find any examples with a gilt finish.  $1500-$2000.