Ansonia Tower Clock: Restoration Question

[Emily O.]

Hello! I am new to both this forum and the world of tower clocks, and I'm hoping some people could offer some generous expertise. Apologies in advance for any malapropisms.

I am a researcher at a fine art and antique gallery in New Orleans, and we were fortunate enough to acquire a near perfect Ansonia Tower Clock. According to our research, this is the only one of its kind. Because this clock was powering a street clock while being stored in a cold Denver basement, it is in near perfect condition.

I am wondering if someone could help me identify the large circular gear to the left of the coil wire. We know that the gear to the right (60 notches) keeps the minutes, but our best guess is that the left gear is meant for quarter chimes. It moves along with the time movement, but it doesn't quite move quickly enough for the quarter-chimes to make sense.

Could anyone offer insight?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Eric Ryback]

Hello! I am new to both this forum and the world of tower clocks, and I'm hoping some people could offer some generous expertise. Apologies in advance for any malapropisms.

I am a researcher at a fine art and antique gallery in New Orleans, and we were fortunate enough to acquire a near perfect Ansonia Tower Clock. According to our research, this is the only one of its kind. Because this clock was powering a street clock while being stored in a cold Denver basement, it is in near perfect condition.

I am wondering if someone could help me identify the large circular gear to the left of the coil wire. We know that the gear to the right (60 notches) keeps the minutes, but our best guess is that the left gear is meant for quarter chimes. It moves along with the time movement, but it doesn't quite move quickly enough for the quarter-chimes to make sense.

Could anyone offer insight?

Thank you in advance!

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Hello Emily and welcome to the Tower and Street Clock forum. What Fine Art and Antique gallery are you associated with? I would love to talk to you about the Ansonia Tower clock!
Eric (314) 651-1051

 

[Emily O.]

Hello Emily and welcome to the Tower and Street Clock forum. What Fine Art and Antique gallery are you associated with? I would love to talk to you about the Ansonia Tower clock!
Eric (314) 651-1051

Wonderful! We are M.S. Rau. (888) 711-8084

I am writing most of the research/copy on the clock and Dom is head of our operational/restoration team.
My direct line is 504-508-5008, and Dom can be reached at 504-593-8326.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you!