From the cover depicting the crystal regulator regal against a background photograph of the ansonia clock company factory, this new edition of ansonia. Novelty clocks produced by gilbert are well represented in a 23 page section. The front door glass is chipped away at the top right corner. As always author tran duy ly has hit it out of the park with another winner. This decorative style is also highly sought after by most royal bonn collectors and i would suppose that the scene is set along isere river bank.
All are profusely illustrated with original catalog drawings and photographs, and the company specific books include a history by noted clock historian chris bailey of the american clock and watch museum, bristol, ct. Gilbert clocks is produced to the high standards of the arlington book company and contains 448 pages of information, photographs and illustrations. Makers include ansonia, attleboro, gilbert, ingersoll, ingraham, lux, new haven, parker, sessions, seth thomas. The following series of books by tran duy ly are the standards in the field. The porcelain dial is in excellent condition and fitted with a jeweled sash see tran duy ly s ansonia book, page 109, number 280. Its from circa 1904, found on page 351 of tran duy ly s ansonia clocks and watches reference book. Our broad estimate leaves plenty of room for competition. Tran duy lys welch clocks is the 8th of his renown connecticut clock manufacturer series.
Discover clocks, for clock collectors and enthusiasts. Tran duy ly has 21 books on goodreads with 167 ratings. Tran duy ly s ansonia book shows it as a model called russia and shows an 1883 photo. We ship inhouse for all items with the exception of very large and or very fragile pieces and some international shipments.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ansonia russia cast iron clock this is a cast iron clock with a patent of 1883. For details on this model, see tran duy lys book titled ansonia clocks and watches 1998, page 180. An auction site tells me that an ansonia russian iron enamel mantle shelf clock won first prize at the paris worlds fair. Tran duy ly s clock books are illustrated with cuts from old catalogs. The gilbert clocks supplement includes illustrations for an additional 386 pieces. This clock retains original fancy pendulum which is impossible to find when missing. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
Steve petrucelli of the adams brown company to the effect that tran duy ly has singlehandedly revolutionized the clock book business. The hand painted case is in very good condition with no visible chips or cracks. A guide to identification and price ly, tran duy on. There are small areas of loss around the dial frame. Many are line drawings or sketches from the old catalogs.
For additional fotos and information, see tran duy ly s seth thomas book, 3rd edition, 2004, page 144. These types of mantle clocks add charm and character to any home because of the delicate colors and decorations. They are considered excellent reference volumes and in a way, much better than recent color photos of extant examples which may not be perfectly original. Books by tran duy ly goodreads meet your next favorite book. As you can see, this lovely example is mainly tan and earth tones. Gilbert clocks with 2000 supplement by tran duy ly ebay.
The ansonia clock co produced fine and beautiful clocks from its inception in may 1850. Looks like you have an ansonia amoret in white onyx. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. For details on this model, see tran duy ly s book titled ansonia clocks and watches 1998, page 180. Tran duy ly has a series of clock books for identification and pricing. Tran duy ly duy ly, tran used books, rare books and new books.
It is from circa 1914 and can be found on page 627 of the tran duy ly ansonia clocks and watches reference book. Amazing, wonderfully illustrated research books on early american clocks from one of the most knowledgeable writers on the subject, tran duy ly. Ansonia clocks by tran duy ly 2 editions first published in 1989. A guide to identification and prices, volume 1 by tran duy ly and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message. Novelty clocks produced by gilbert, of interest to many collectors, are well represented in a 23 page section. Retains original spotted glass in door, and proper hands, weights, pendulum and beat scale.
Antique ansonia clocks 1001 color photos of antique ansonia clocks. The final section illustrates watches made by ansonia from 1894 1920. Find ansonia clock from a vast selection of antique pre1930. Original painted dial is in very nice condition, but has darkened slightly.
Buy ansonia clocks and watches second edition by tran duy ly isbn. This concise history is beautifully illustrated and heavily referenced. This mantle clock will add charm and character to your home because of the delicate colors and handpainted decorations. Has the hunter and fisherman statues and a signed movement. Since their inception in 1850, the ansonia clock co. Ansonia porcelain clock royal bonn case collectors weekly. The back of the movement has stamped ansonia clock co. His books are far superior to any other clock book of their type. Ansonia clocks by tran duy ly ansonia clocks by tran duy ly.
For additional details and photographs, see tran duy ly s book titled ansonia clocks and watches, 1998 pages 17879. A guide to identification and price paperback ly, tran duy dec 01, 1989. Tran duy lys books on clocks and watches nawcc message board. Just to be sure, ly list this model as measuring 11 34 in height, by 12 38 in width with a 5 dial. The basic case on this clock is identical to the general below, but without the extra case trim. For details on this model, see tran duy ly\s book titled ansonia clocks and watches 1998, page 180. Tran duy ly books list of books by author tran duy ly. Soon after being asked to write this introduction to the second edition of ansonia clocks my memory served up a comment by dr. Otherwise this clock is in excellent original condition, with nicely patinated original finish, complete and sharp original dial with some darkening, proper pendulum and great original label on reverse of case. Any clock collectors research material must include volumes 1 and 2 of tran duy ly s american clock books. It was painted with a forest scene displaying two bucks standing in a. New, unopened welch clocks by tran duy ly w 20 price. It has been on the mantel for many years alongside the ansonia cabinet no. They do not get any nicer than this one, for it is a pristine example.
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