Ansonia Dial Clock

[Michael20]

Hello all, my latest project is a dial clock with an Ansonia movement (pics attached) I am hoping somebody can help me with a few questions I have about it.

The first relates to the makers marks on the movement - I can't find any reference to what they mean - is it possible to date the movement  from them?

The second is regarding the bezel, the rear of which appears to have been filled with what looks like Plaster of Paris, some of which is missing  - does anyone know what this material is and whether it is likely to be a repair, or were these clocks made that way? 

Finally, the face is marked 'Exp by J Tracz - Hounslow' I can't find any information about J Tracz, so any information about that would be welcome, also the face is a bit grubby, but I  am unsure how to clean it without causing any damage, so would appreciate any suggestions about the best way to do that

Thanks in advance

 

[transporter]

the plaster of paris on the bezel is fine, its how its still done, the name is most probably a jeweller/shop and not the clock maker so difficult to locate any information on that. 

[AndyGSi]

From the London Gazette January 1950

[Michael20]

20 minutes ago, transporter said:

the plaster of paris on the bezel is fine, its how its still done, the name is most probably a jeweller/shop and not the clock maker so difficult to locate any information on that. 

Thanks Transporter, I can fix the missing bits now I know what it is.

18 minutes ago, AndyGSi said:

From the London Gazette January 1950

Thanks Andy, was that in an obituary?

[RichardHarris123]

I think the EX.d is examined.  Just like watches the movement was bought, examined and a dial, case etc fitted.  Ansonia were American clock manufacturers. 

[Michael20]

6 minutes ago, RichardHarris123 said:

I think the EX.d is examined.  Just like watches the movement was bought, examined and a dial, case etc fitted.  Ansonia were American clock manufacturers. 

Thanks Richard, I had read that as EXp. Should have gone to Specsavers

[AndyGSi]

11 minutes ago, Michael20 said:

Thanks Andy, was that in an obituary?

No, it's active businesses .

[Michael20]

Just now, AndyGSi said:

No, it's active businesses .

Great, thanks again.

17 minutes ago, Michael20 said:

Thanks Richard, I had read that as EXp. Should have gone to Specsavers

16 minutes ago, AndyGSi said:

No, it's active businesses .

Great, thanks again.

Just thinking, so probably not an Ansonia clock as such. I have read about Anglo-American clocks where the case is English but the movement is American. I am guessing then that's what this clock is.