Category: Ansonia

Repainted Ansonia dial

An ordinary schoolhouse clock that had an ordinary life in an ordinary shoolhouse continues its ordinary life

April 19, 2024

Eight years ago I came across an intriguing find not far from where I reside—an antique Ansonia octagonal short drop, commonly referred to as a schoolhouse clock. While I estimate its manufacturing date to be around the turn of the 20th century, pinpointing the exact year eluded me. The movement bears the stamped number “12,” … More An ordinary schoolhouse clock that had an ordinary life in an ordinary shoolhouse continues its ordinary life

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The homeliest clock in my collection is also one of my favorites

April 2, 2024

My collection boasts more than 90 clocks, with 51 on display throughout my home, 6 at our summer cottage, and 19 running non-stop. The majority of my 90 clocks are operational, although I periodically switch out some of them to maintain the 19 that run continuously. One clock remains in its place in an upper … More The homeliest clock in my collection is also one of my favorites

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Is this a four-glass clock or a crystal regulator

January 12, 2024

During the winter months, I teach part-time in a justice program at our local community college. The other day, I had a former student visit this blog and she commented on her admiration for one of my clocks, specifically a time and strike crystal regulator by Ansonia. Thanks, Cate for allowing me the opportunity to … More Is this a four-glass clock or a crystal regulator

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Securing Clock Glass to a wood Bezel with Plaster of Paris: An easy Step-by-Step Guide

January 5, 2024

Antique wall clocks hold sentimental and aesthetic value, and preserving them often requires delicate restoration work. Purchasing replacement glass and securing it to a frame is one such restoration project. Securing glass to the bezel of an antique clock can be achieved in several ways. It can be secured with tacks or clips or in … More Securing Clock Glass to a wood Bezel with Plaster of Paris: An easy Step-by-Step Guide

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New Haven schoolhouse clock

The Schoolhouse Clock: Unveiling its History

July 14, 2023

The origin of the name “schoolhouse clock” is not well-documented, and it appears that the term was not used during the time these clocks were made. Instead, it was later coined by collectors to describe a particular style of clock commonly found in school settings. Schoolhouse clocks were the standard design for early North American … More The Schoolhouse Clock: Unveiling its History

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The Value of Saving Old Clock Parts: You never know when you may need that difficult to source part

May 23, 2023

Repurposing old antique clock parts can offer numerous benefits. For clock repair persons, these parts can serve as a convenient source for replacement components. All clock repair persons consider this to be a best practice because it is sustainable, reduces waste, and conserves valuable resources. Repurposing also provides an affordable means of obtaining rare and … More The Value of Saving Old Clock Parts: You never know when you may need that difficult to source part

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Ansonia cottage clock servicing but is the end near for this old clock?

September 9, 2022

It is a $10 cottage clock my sister picked up in a yard sale several years ago and gave to me after I serviced one of her ogee clocks. There is a label on the inside that says it is made by Ansonia Brass Co. and I would date it to around the early 1880s. … More Ansonia cottage clock servicing but is the end near for this old clock?

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Ansonia Canada 30-hour kitchen clock – almost as good as new

May 17, 2022

This attractive little clock was bought at auction earlier this spring. The walnut case is actually in good shape and the tablet looks not only original but is in decent condition as well. I expected a well-cared-for movement but to my surprise, it was in deplorable condition, a prime example of a clock that saw … More Ansonia Canada 30-hour kitchen clock – almost as good as new

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Ansonia 30-hour parlour clock with a very worn movement

May 7, 2022

I acquired a number of clocks at auction this past winter (2022). All were antiques and all were in poor to fair condition but each one had potential. The auction notes simply said the movements were untested which can mean just about anything from a failed, irreparable movement to something that might have been serviced … More Ansonia 30-hour parlour clock with a very worn movement

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George H. Clark 30 hour movement

30-hour clocks in my collection – a complete list

September 7, 2021

While I have over 85 clocks in my collection twelve are 30-hour or one-day clocks. One of the twelve is a relatively modern clock. The history of mass-produced clocks in America began in the 1820s and 1830s with 30-hour clocks that had woodworks movements. While the clock business was booming with many companies selling clocks … More 30-hour clocks in my collection – a complete list

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Ansonia Extra short drop wall clock

I am very close to replacing the mainspring on a Ansonia time-only movement

July 19, 2021

One more shot is what it deserves. It had been running fairly well since I serviced it three years ago it but in the last few weeks it has decided to run for about 5 minutes and stop and I think I know the reason why. This Ansonia Extra Drop time-only Rosewood veneered wall clock … More I am very close to replacing the mainspring on a Ansonia time-only movement

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Ansonia Syria label

Ansonia Syria parlour clock – a favour for a friend – Part 1

October 5, 2020

Over the summer I was asked to service a friend’s clock. It is an attractive machine-carved oak Ansonia Syria parlour clock in the popular Arts and Crafts style of the late 19th century. ”my poor clock needs a good servicing and cleaning. It runs slow, eg. I set it and would it on Sunday and … More Ansonia Syria parlour clock – a favour for a friend – Part 1

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Ansonia Extra short drop wall clock

Ansonia Drop Extra does not run and a rusty mainspring is the culprit

September 23, 2020

Some time ago I wrote an article on an interesting acquisition, an Ansonia Extra Drop, a true barn find. This Ansonia Extra Drop time-only Rosewood veneered wall clock was manufactured in the early 1880s by what was then known as the Ansonia Brass and Copper Company. It was in pretty rough shape when I bought … More Ansonia Drop Extra does not run and a rusty mainspring is the culprit

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The schoolhouse clock – how it got its name

June 3, 2020

Older readers growing up in the rural areas of Canada and American have fond memories of the one-room schoolhouse clock located in the front or rear of the classroom. Just how did the schoolhouse clock get its name? As the teacher instructed the students to work quietly on their own students would look up furtively … More The schoolhouse clock – how it got its name

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Tick-Talk Tuesday

Tick Talk Tuesday #21 – What is my Ansonia schoolhouse clock worth?

September 8, 2019

Tick-Talk Tuesday is about the letters and comments I have received from you, the reader, concerning your clock, issues you might have had, challenges you face or a clock you would like me to profile and my responses to your questions with advice on your particular clock concern. For those comments and questions that stump … More Tick Talk Tuesday #21 – What is my Ansonia schoolhouse clock worth?

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