98.      $900

Ansonia “Major”, ca. 1885.  A very rare mirrorside wall clock.  This model is shown in Ly’s book on Ansonia clocks on pages 186-187; an early form had a different base style.  The walnut case is 29 inches long with an old and possibly original finish.  The door glass and mirrors are original; in fact, everything is original, even down to the black paper backing inside.  The signed Ansonia 8-day, time-and-strike movement is running just fine, striking the hours on the signed cathedral gong.  A double-barrel pendulum and a signed beat scale complete the ensemble.  Remains of a label on the back.  R.O. Schmitt’s sold one in 2017 for $1800; it is the only sale in the Antique Clocks Price Guide.  $1000-$1800.