Ansonia Clock Co. 8-Inch Drop Octagon-R.C. in Rosewood. Wall clock. 226137.

The 'Drop Octagon Eight Inch' was produced by the Ansonia Clock Company of Brooklyn, New York; its more common name is the 'School House' clock. This is because it was a popular choice for use in schoolrooms nationwide. The Ansonia version of this model has a rosewood case and was designed for owners of small offices. It was a very successful model.

It is a neat and clean example. The case, which is rosewood-veneered, has a characteristic grain pattern. Within the brown chocolate base color, there are many black streaks. The finish currently in use brings out the warm shades of this unusual wood. 

The clock's dial is made of paper and has a diameter of 8 inches. This paper is glued onto a tin tray and includes Roman numerals for the hours with a closed minute ring. Below the central arbor, the Maker's trademark is printed. The dial is also adorned with an inner brass trim ring. It will show the time when equipped with Maltese hands. The entire assembly is enclosed by a brass bezel fitted with glass.

This movement, which is made of brass and operates by means of a spring, is designed to last for eight days when fully wound. On the front plate of this particular clock, the number '8' and 'ANSONIA CLOCK CO.' have been die-stamped. The pendulum bob is covered with brass and is visible through the opening in the painted decoration on the lower portion of the front glass. 

The Clockmaker's label is found inside the case; it is an interesting one since it refers to a "Prize Medal Awarded Paris Exposition. / 1878". The label goes on to state, "ANSONIA CLOCK CO. / Manufactured / Clocks and Movements, / OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. / FACTORY,-BROOKLYN, N.Y. / General Offices, 11 to 19 CLIFF STREET., NEW YORK. / U. S. A."

According to the 1901 Ansonia Clock Catalog, this model is priced at $5.30.

The clock, which has a rosewood-veneer case, was made around 1910 and measures about 19.5 inches in length. 

It is inventory number 226137.