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Royal Bonn cased China Clock retailed by Tilden-Thurber Co of Providence, Rhode Island. 223169.


The Tilden-Thurber Co retailed this colorful porcelain cased clock in Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1915. 

This clock is in very good original condition. The porcelain case was made in Germany by the Royal Bonn factory and is signed on the back with their seal, "Royal Bonn / Germany." The colorful florals and pink accents are applied over a base color of ivory. These vibrant tints include multiple shades of pinks, yellows, purples, violets, and greens. In addition, the shaping of the case form is highlighted with applied gilding. These decorative details remain in excellent original condition. 

The French sash or bezel, measuring 4.75 inches in diameter, is fitted with beveled glass. This protects the brass dial. This dial is formatted with Arabic-style hour numerals around the time ring. The retailer's name and the company's location are printed inside the time ring. The center is fitted with a two-tone brass decoration. 

The Japy Freres movement is brass and is of very good quality. It is spring-powered and designed to run eight days on full wind and to strike each hour on the hour on a coil gong that is mounted behind the movement. This clock also strikes once each half hour. The movement's back plate features several die-stamps, including the Japy Freres trademark. These movements are good runners and provide years of maintenance-free operation.

This porcelain case stands approximately 14.25 inches tall, 7.5 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep. 

Inventory number 223169.

 

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  • Royal Bonn cased China Clock retailed by Tilden-Thurber Co of Providence, Rhode Island. 223169.
  • Royal Bonn China Clock retailed by Tilden-Thurber Co of Providence, Rhode Island. 223169.
  • Royal Bonn China Clock case. 223169.