mantel clock, black lacquered top and base, pewter face and feet, intricate molding in pewter. Gold clock face with numbers painted blue on white backgrounds. striking-Ansonia Lock Co. stamped on key. Inset polished nickel or steel bas-relief scenes on sides. Clock face is covered by glass

Cast iron mantle clock enameled black w/ nickel or steel bas-relief scene – Roman style numbers – Glass face opens fro winding w/key. Chimes. Keeps time pretty well. The clock was made by Ansonia Clock Co, of New york. The movement was patented June 14, 1881.