Antique Ansonia 'Don Juan' Figural Mantle Clock, 19th Century
Ansonia 'Don Juan' antique American figural mantle clock, cast metal and spelter, with eight day time and strike movement, open escapement and Roman numerals, 19th century, 21.65 in. high, 19.69 in. wide
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Spelter - Spelter was the name given to an alloy of zinc and brass or copper used in the 19th century for statuary and lighting. It is a brittle bluish-white metal. It was used as a cheap replacement for bronze, but being brittle easily breaks and can't be repaired. When finished it can often be mistaken for bronze, but if discreet a scratch on the base displays shows a greyish colour, the metal is spelter, if a golden colour the metal is most likely bronze.
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