1904 Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, "La Cette for sale in Mountain View, California

$685

Ansonia Clock Co., Royal Bonn, "La Cette", ca 1904
The Clock:
Here for your consideration is a lovely antique 1904 genuine Royal Bonn soft paste porcelain case mantel clock with an Ansonia No.2586 clock works. This particular clock is stamped, ?La Cette? no. 2807. The attractively decorated case is signed and fired into the case. Decorated in new art tints, green, apple green, blue, reds, and gold striping.
Case
Royal Bonn of Germany is the nineteenth-and twentieth-century trade name used by Franz Anton Mehlem, who had a pottery in Bonn, Germany, from 1836 to 1931. Porcelain and earthenware were made. The factory was purchased by Villeroy & Boch in 1921 and closed in 1931. Many marks were used, most including the name Bonn, the initials FM, and a crown.
Movement:
The movement is an Ansonia 8 day with the usual half hour cathedral gong strike. Detailed sash, perfect beveled glass, and a porcelain dial. Key and pendulum are included.
Condition:
All colors are bright vibrant, and full. No fading anywhere. Porcelain case is in exceptionally fine condition. No chips, breaks, wear, or repairs. All of the gold trim is intact. The porcelain dial has no wear and is in perfect condition as well. Keeps great time and has very soothing chimes. May need minor adjustment after shipping.
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Specifications:
-Case: 1904 Royal Bonn Germany No. 2807 ?La Cette?
-Movement: Ansonia No.2586
-Dimensions: 11 ? x 12? x 6?
-Clock face: 5? porcelain
-Wind: 8 day
Ansonia History
In 1838, brass movements had mainly replaced wooden and cast iron movements in most clocks due to the volumes of supply of rolled Brass. In 1844, metal dealer Anson Greene Phelps formed the Ansonia Brass company in Connecticut, to supply the expanding clock business - nine companies were producing clocks in Connecticut.
In 1850 the Ansonia Clock Company was formed as a subsidiary of the Ansonia Brass Company by Phelps and two Bristol, Connecticut clockmakers, Theodore Terry and Franklin C. Andrews. Terry & Andrews were the largest clock manufacturers in Bristol, with more than 50 employees using 58 tons of brass in the production of about 25,000 clocks in 1849. Phelps decided to get into the clock making business to expand the market for his brass, while Terry and Andrews got access to better quality brass at better prices. They had resultantly sold 50% of their business to Phelps, and moved the business to Ansonia.
Royal Bonn Case
Royal Bonn of Germany is the nineteenth-and twentieth-century trade name used by Franz Anton Mehlem, who had a pottery in Bonn, Germany, from 1836 to 1931. Porcelain and earthenware were made. The factory was purchased by Villeroy & Boch in 1921 and closed in 1931. Many marks were used, most including the name Bonn, the initials FM, and a crown.


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