![]() ![]() In the end grain the paint was very stubborn. ![]() Using paint remover and hours of scrubbing and picking, I removed the paint as best I could. When the clock was brought to me, it had been painted over twice, each time a different color. It ran fine, with just minor tweaking needed. Then I dried and oiled the movement, greased the springs, and set it up in the test stand. The first thing I did was give the movement a good bath in clock cleaner. Over many years and refillings, the kerosene attracted the dust that gummed up the movement. As the kerosene evaporated, it collected on the dial, movement, and pendulum. He placed the cover in the bottom of the clock case, containing kerosene, and closed the door. ![]() He used a tin, screw top cover from a tin can. Years ago, I met an old timer, who told me about using kerosene as an evaporative lubricant. It is also possible it was a special order. I think Ansonia made this oak case clock during their transition from walnut case to less expensive oak case clocks, using up their remaining supply of nickel-plated parts on a few oak gingerbreads. Walnut case gingerbreads had a nickel-plated dial pan, silver stencil on the door tablet, and a nickel-plated pendulum. Usually, oak case gingerbreads have a brass dial pan, with gold stencil on the reverse side of the door tablet, and a brass pendulum. ![]() The silver stencil on the tablet had been erased by years of aggressive cleaning. Of interest to me, this clock is an oak case with a nickel-plated dial pan and nickel pendulum. Today in the trade, they are known as gingerbread clocks, and are often made of oak. This Ansonia clock was manufactured circa 1890 to 1900, and referred to as a “Kitchen clock,” at that time. It had resided in a closet for 30 years, awaiting resurrection. The clock had been Michelle’s grandparent’s clock, Carroll and Edna Wade of Plymouth. Steve Green asked if I would look at his wife’s family clock. Regular shipping rates apply to Hawaii, Alaska & Internationally.Restored Ansonia Gingerbread clock. *Free Shipping only applies to lower 48 states. Or part without explicit permission is prohibited.Īll prices are in U.S. © Copyright 2022, Clockwork Logistics, Inc. Home | Large Wall Clocks | $ Gift Certificates $ | Wooden Case Clocks | Seiko | Open Face Wall Clocks | Rhythm | Office / Business | Metal Wall Clocks | Kitchen Wall Clocks | Novelty & Unique | 9.5" or Less | Electric Wall Clocks | Karlsson | Large Wall Clocks | New Designs Hotel Pasquier Wall Clock Black by Trademark Time Precious Angels Wall Clock by Rhythm Clocks Regular price : $196.00 Sale price : $140.00įort Collins II Radio Controlled Wall Clock by J. Regular price : $345.00 Sale price : $253.00īlock Island Indoor/Outdoor Clock by Bulova Harrison Gray Wall Clock 30" by Timeworks Princess Fantasy Wall Clock by Rhythm Clocks Visit Our Other Sites for Great Values on Grandfather Clocks & Mantel Clocks: ![]()
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