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An Appraisal for A Gingerbread Clock
  Adrienne asks: Hello,
I inherited an oak shelf clock made by the Ansonia Clock Company. After extensive research on the Internet, I’m guessing that this clock was produced in the New York Factory around the time of the fire.
There are some very faint markings on the back with numbers and dates; I assume this was the servicing record, like 12/1/1976 another date marking on the back is “1878”. As far as I know, I have all original parts including the key with number 75 engraved on it, and the clock does work. The Height is 22” and the Width is 14”. There is some damage to the top, where it was glued (not very well) but I did not want to make any professional repairs until I was sure I would not affect the value. AW says: Thanks for your request. The reason you can't find anything on this clock is because of the fire, and the records for such a clock, along with any information was most likely in the fire of 1880. The reason we can so definitively determine the date of your clock is because of the period this type of clock was in style so we know the date on the back (1878) is correct, it could have been made a year or two later, but certainly not after the fire in 1880. It is commonly referred to as a 'Gingerbread' clock, so named for the ornamentation that surrounds the case. Your correct about the other date on it being a maintenance log, this is common among clock repairers. Date Range Made: 1878-1880 Retail Value: $250-$325.00 (Generally, Gingerbread clocks top out at $175.00-$200, but I'm adding a premium to yours due to it's scarcity because of the 1880 fire. (top price) Wholesale Value: $150-$$225 (The midrange price you could expect to achieve at a well advertised live auction. The price that is most often realized) Quicksale Value: $75.00-$125.00 The price your likely to get if you have to sell your item immediately and your prospective customer is aware of this. Common Trade Terminology: Gingerbread clock, Ansonia Clock, Mantle Clock. Slang Terms: N/A Selling Tips: You want to promote the fact that this was a clock who's manufacturing is limited due to the fire. eBay or a good local antique auction is the best bet for a good price. Care and Storage Tips: If your confident that you can glue the wood yourself and do a good job, that's fine, however, don't try to polish or restore the face by yourself, in fact even with professional restoration efforts, I'd consider it to be worth more in it's original state. If you ship, don't forget to pad the works and tape the glass door. To find out about getting your own 100% guaranteed appraisal click here. |
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AuctionWally has been an auctioneer and appraiser for 25 years. He runs an antiques appraisal blog where he writes about the value of antiques and how to sell them. You can find him at www.auctionwally.com.
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