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Lot 005 - Antique Reverse-Painted Eagle Mantel Clock with Time and Strike, Ansonia Clock Company, New York, 16-1/4" H
This is an antique mantel clock featuring a glass door with reverse-painted eagle decoration. The wooden case has been repainted. The door opens to reveal the clock dial with Roman numerals, movement, and pendulum. The reverse-painted glass features American flag shields in the upper corners and a spread-winged eagle with banner and foliage below the dial area. The lower portion has a circular viewing window for the pendulum.
The clock movement provides both time and strike functions. A partial paper label on the rear of the case reads "RALD STRIKE" with "IA CLOCK COMPANY, NEW YORK, U.S.A." visible, identifying this as a product of the Ansonia Clock Company of New York. The clock runs when wound, though timekeeping accuracy has not been verified. The strike mechanism is functional.
The repainted case shows wear consistent with age, including finish loss and surface wear. The reverse-painted decoration on the glass door remains intact. The pendulum is present.