22-92.            $40

Ansonia Clock Co. “America”, ca. 1883.  I bought this clock at a local auction without seeing it in person and was surprised when I picked it up to find that it lacked a suspension spring.  The online pictures did not reveal this not-so-minor detail; I doubt if the general auctioneer knew, but the consignor knew.  I dislike clock collectors who hide defects, and intensely dislike those who consign clocks to auctions where the public would not know to check for a suspension spring.  If I wanted to spend half an hour or so I could hang a new suspension spring; this one is a bit trickier than most because the rod must bend around the center post (why Ansonia would build a movement this way is a good question for another time).  But I don’t have the time right now so I will leave it to you.  Do not bid on this clock, despite the low starting price, unless you know how to fashion a new suspension spring and have one on hand or have a clock repair person as a personal friend. 

The walnut case is 21.5 inches tall with a clean modern finish.  The door glass is original and depicts a swashbuckler.  The dial is glossy paper, the hands are correct.  The Ansonia 8-day, time-and-strike movement runs great without a pendulum.  It strikes on the nickel bell.  There is an alarm hooked up, but untested. Note the fancy dial-adjustable pendulum, waiting for a suspension spring and rod.  There is textured paper on the back wall and an Ansonia beat scale.  There is a good label on the back.  Ansonia made similar clocks named after the other continents, and Arizona.  Pretty sure Arizona is not a continent, but you decide. 

The difference between AAC and your local auctioneer: no surprises with AAC – I tell you about missing suspension springs.  $40-$80.