Antique American Clocks July 2021
166. $200
Ansonia Clock Co. “Crystal Palace No. 1 Extra”, ca. 1880. Ansonia made an early and a later version
of this model; this is the later version, where the figures differ from those on the early model (see page 95 of Ly’s book Ansonia
Clocks & Watches). The clock stands 19 inches tall with the dome (note that the dome is cracked in back); without
the dome it is 17 inches tall. The Extra had a fancier bezel than the No. 1; note the turquoise coloring in the indentations
of the bezel, also seen on the Ansonia Monarch. The dial is old paper with some yellowing, but is correct, as is the two-barrel
pendulum and both statues, which may have been repainted but show wear. The mahogany base is missing one rondel on the right
next to the bell; the mirror is original. This example does not have a label. The 8-day time-and-strike movement is running
and striking a nickel bell with a nice sound on the hours and half-hours. This model is popular and relatively common, currently
selling for $250 to $400.