Antique 1894 Ansonia Troubadour Clock Statue Large 21.5\" Marked Bronzed Spelter For Sale

Antique 189421.5\"Ansonia Troubadour Clock Statue
-Marked and Cast in Bronzed Spelter

A monumental 1894 Ansonia “Troubadour” figural sculpture, standing an extraordinary 21.5 inches tall and weighing nearly 14 pounds, with Ansonia’s original manufacturing mark and the number 1003 preserved beneath the stool.

Created for Ansonia’s elaborate Troubadour mantel clock, the seated musician was produced as the clock’s figural companion and was offered in period finishes including silver and “Japanese Bronze.” This example corresponds to the darker Japanese Bronze treatment.

The figure is cast in spelter, a zinc-alloy metal commonly used in Ansonia’s late-19th-century figural clocks, with the bronze-toned surface finish giving the sculpture its deep, richly aged appearance.

The Troubadour is depicted seated with a stringed instrument and dressed in an elaborate historicist costume. Exceptional detail appears throughout the face, curled hair, puffed sleeves, jewelry, layered garments, hands, instrument, footwear, drapery, and heavily ornamented stool.

Its scale is difficult to appreciate from photographs alone. Measuring approximately 21.5 inches tall, 14 inches wide, and 7.25 inches deep, and weighing 13 lb 14.4 oz, this is not a small mantel ornament. It has the physical presence of a substantial freestanding sculpture and commands attention even when displayed independently of the clock for which the design was created.

The underside of the stool bears Ansonia’s distinctive A manufacturing trademark within its geometric device, together with the number 1003. This concealed mark provides direct manufacturer identification and is an important point of distinction from the many unmarked later copies and reproduction Troubadour figures encountered on the secondary market.

Standalone original Troubadour figures are known today. Some survive independently of their clocks, while others were retained after the clock portion was damaged, discarded, or otherwise separated from the figural component. The extraordinary level of sculptural detail and sheer scale of the figure make it easy to understand why these examples were preserved and collected in their own right.

Dimensions: approximately 21.5\" H x 14\" W x 7.25\" D
Weight: 13 lb 14.4 oz
Date: 1894
Material: Cast spelter / zinc alloy
Finish: Ansonia “Japanese Bronze” finish
Markings: “1003” and Ansonia manufacturing trademark beneath stool

Condition: Very good antique condition with naturally aged patina and finish variation throughout. Sculptural definition remains exceptionally strong, with extensive fine detailing preserved across the figure, clothing, instrument, and stool. Please review all photographs carefully for the complete appearance and condition of this 1894 piece.

SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 21.5\" H x 14\" W x 7.25\" D Weight 13 lb 14.4 oz Condition Very good antique condition with naturally aged patina and finish variation throughout. Sculptural detail remains exceptionally well defined. Original Ansonia manufacturing mark and number 1003 remain clearly visible beneath the stool. Please review all photographs closely for complete condition. 📦

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© Dickson Antiques 2026 Disclaimer Item condition is reflected in the listing photos. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. 21.5\" H x 14\" W x 7.25\" D; 13 lb 14.4 oz
Tap ‘See full description’ for complete details.Monumental original 1894 Ansonia “Troubadour” clock figure, cast in spelter/zinc alloy with the Japanese Bronze finish. Nearly 2 feet tall and almost 14 pounds, with exceptional detail throughout the musician, costume, instrument, and stool. Underside bears Ansonia’s manufacturing trademark and number 1003. Very good antique condition with naturally aged patina and finish variation.