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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Wall Clock - Ansonia Clock Co

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Ansonia Clock Co

c. 1920

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Overview

Clock face on 8-sided wood mount with a key-wind mechanism

Historical information

The Ansonia Clock Company was a clock manufacturing business founded in Ansonia, Connecticut, in 1851 and then moved to Brooklyn, New York, in 1878. The company has produced hundreds of different clock models, including Gingerbread, Porcelain, and Crystal Regulator styles. The business shut down in 2006.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.167

Item type

Themes

Popular Culture

Material

Width

225 mm

Height or length

225 mm

Depth

80 mm

Inscriptions and markings

8 Day Time
Ansonia
The Ansonia Clock Co Manufacturers, USA

Keywords

Place made

This clock was found in a tea chest of clock parts, and in poor condition. The Donor's husband repaired the clock and was displayed at their home. (Note: to help in the repairs, a box of clock parts were given to husband by a friend)

Year

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 27 January, 2026

Completeness

100

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