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Ansonia Clocks & Watches by Tran Duy Ly. First Published 1989. Edition Revised and Enlarged in 1998. 752 pages - 8 1/2 x 11 and 3061 quality illustrations and photographs. Smyth sewn hardbound on white gloss enamel text with 1999. From the cover depicting the crystal regulator "Regal" against a background photograph of the Ansonia Clock Company factory, this new edition of ANSONIA CLOCKS AND WATCHES (1998) is a spectacular book. Its 752 pages are crammed with 3061 illustrations depicting every single type of clock made by Ansonia as well as many of their additional products - side pieces, top ornaments, candlesticks, watches and more.The size and weight alone of this new edition indicates the great wealth of additional material that has been added to the 1989 edition. You will find a complete, detailed history of the Ansonia Clock Company by noted horological expert Chris Bailey. This concise history is beautifully illustrated and heavily referenced. Photographs, many never before seen by this reviewer, show the men who dominated Ansonia's early history as well as the offices, sales rooms, and factory. Page 37 includes a table that will serve as a quick reference for dating Ansonia clocks and neatly unravels for the collector the names used by the company at various times in its history. The beginning and seasoned collector both will benefit greatly from reading these important tips on buying and collecting clocks. A careful study of these pages, the cumulative knowledge of many noted collectors, will greatly enhance one's collecting experiences. Those interested in values will be able to inexpensively purchase supplemental price information as it is updated. 2004 price guide.
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Reference#: 9106 |
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