Antique American Clocks                      January 2021

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71.       $300

Ansonia “Jumper No. 1”, ca. 1891.  Ansonia made three novelty “bobbing” clocks that remain popular; I have two of them here.  The No. 1 is 15.5-inches tall in a bright nickel finish; I think it may have been replated. The dial is old paper, signed, and the hands are correct.  The bisque doll does not match any of the dolls in the catalog illustrations and so it is likely a replacement, made in Germany (on the bottom); note that one side of her swing is broken off.  The one-day movement is signed and running, and the little girl is bobbing happily.  You will be too if you win one of these novelties! Schmitt-Horan sold one online last fall for $300.  $300-$500.

 

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