Antique Ansonia "Bee" Drum Clock Pat.23rd April 1878 New York - needs TLC

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Seller: squirrel2rabbitts ✉️ (2,311) 100%, Location: Ventnor, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 335304347340 Antique Ansonia "Bee" Drum Clock Pat.23rd April 1878 New York - needs TLC. Ansonia factory with patent of 23 rd April 1878. Case;.is nickel plated brass drum case with 2 small feet and ring at top. the nickel plating is worn in places and the paper face is discoloured with age.

On offer is this lovely little 19th century Ansonia  "Bee " drum clock.

I believe the following info is correct as taken from the british museums listing for an identical clock.:

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"Bee" 30hr Timepiece movement...open spring....Pin pallet escapement.

Round paper dial with outer minute track and 5 minute markers, roman hour numerals.

Blued steel spade hour minute and hour hands.

Case;...is nickel plated brass drum case with 2 small feet and ring at top.

Bevelled glass.

Built in winding key....with hand set button in centre of key.

Ansonia factory with patent of 23 rd April 1878.

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These clocks were sold in a coloured tin with photos of the ansonia Factory and have become a collectors item in their own right.....unfortunately the tin is long since gone.

The clock measures 5.5 cms across the dial and is 8.5cms tall when the carrying ring is raised.

It is 4cms deep.

Condition is fair antique condition.....still winding but is intermittent in running so I think it needs servicing/cleaning.....so I am selling as not working............the nickel plating is worn in places and the paper face is discoloured with age............not sure if the fast/slow works as i cannot see any mechanism.

There is a similar one on ebay at present.....which is also not working......for £75....so this one is a bargain.!!

Please see all the photos and ask any questions prior to bidding.thanks.

PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT SHIP ABROAD.....AND WILL NOT SHIP VIA A SHIPPING COMPANY DUE TO PAST PROBLEMS......SO IF YOU ARE AN OVERSEAS BIDDER PLEASE DO NOT BID AS I WILL CANCEL BIDS/SALES THAT CONTRAVENE THIS.THANKS.

PLEASE DO NOT ACCEPT OFFFERS IF YOU ARE AN OVERSEAS BUYER AS THESE WILL ALSO BE CANCELLED.THANKS

This is just one of a large collection of antique and vintage items I have inherited/collected and will be listing over the next few weeks......so please have a look at my other items.

I am happy to combine postage when possible..If you do buy more than one item please wait for me to send you an invoice with combined postage.....and I always send via tracked post.

Please note that I am a collector and not an expert and I try to describe these as accurately as I can......but if something is very important to you then please do clarify with me before bidding ....and as my items are secondhand/antique they will not be pristine.........I also try to describe any defects to the best of my ability so please look carefully at the photos before bidding as these form a large part of the description.Thanks and good luck.

Please only bid or make offers if you intend to buy....as all non payers will be reported to ebay and blocked from bidding on any future listings.Thanks.

  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Good used condition.with slight wear to the silver plating.........and darkening to the face plate..........but still winding well and ticking along nicely....all as per photos.thanks
  • Brand: Ansonia
  • Antique: Yes
  • Type: Mantel Clock
  • Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
  • Style: Antique
  • Frame Material: Metal
  • Year Manufactured: 1878
  • Material: Metal

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