1880s Ansonia Clock Co. New York.

1880s Ansonia Clock Co. New York.

Hermes” model figural mantle clock. 8-day time and strike movement with porcelain dial and open escapement. Cast Spelter patinated case and figure of Hermes seated on a plinth with his shield by his side, has his ankles crossed with right knee raised, elbow on his knee and hand rested below his chin, his left hand is propped on his hip and his head turned to the left, he wears classical clothing with armored shin guards, chest plate and winged helmet on an marble base.

Size : 46 x 39.5 x 18 cm

The Ansonia Clock Company was one of the major 19th century American clock manufacturers. It produced millions of clocks in the period between 1850, its year of incorporation, and 1929, the year the company went into receivership and sold its remaining assets to Soviet Russia.