Antique American Brass Clock Key Ansonia Clock Co. 19thC Wind-Up Key Kiseru & Tabakobon decorated with large white and

decorated with large white and yellow peony blooms and green foliage above a blue-and-green scholar's rock at the base

Its presence on a sword guard symbolized courage

The carving is intricately carved in Chinese yumu (a type of elm) wood

and autumn beauty in Japan

Made of Kiri wood (paulownia) on the face and exterior case

Antique American Brass Clock Key Ansonia Clock Co. 19thC Wind-Up Key Kiseru & Tabakobon decorated with large white andAuthentic antique brass clock key stamped ANSONIA CLOCK CO., made for American mantel and wall clocks in the late 1800s. This original key features a double loop bow and square winding shaft, used for mechanical Ansonia clocks and compatible models of the same era. A collectible piece of American horological history and a functional tool for restoration or display. Maker: Ansonia Clock Company (New York, USA) Material: Solid brass Era: Late 19thearly