Summary
Alarm clock, 'Peep O Day' carriage clock, Ansonia Clock Co, 1880s.
Founded in 1850, Ansonia manufactured their mass-produced and inexpensive clocks in both Ansonia, Connecticut and Brooklyn, New York.
Physical Description
The nickel on brass metal case is embossed and plated on the front with Father Time. Has glass panels and a handle. Behind the metal front there is a willow pattern scene on cardboard. A cardboard dial is stuck in front of this scene. Spring wound; lever escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 24 Aug 1982
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Manufacturer
Ansonia Clock Co, Ansonia, Connecticut, United States of America, 1880-1890
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Inscriptions
Back of case is marked 'Trade Mark Peep O Day Carriage' and 'Patented June 8, 1880'.
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Overall Dimensions
13 cm (Length), 8 cm (Width), 17 cm (Height)
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