Belgian Slate and F.D.R. "Man of the Hour" Mantel Clocks

Description:

Belgian Slate and F.D.R. "Man of the Hour" Mantel Clocks, the Belgian slate with gilt incised decoration, 4-in. Roman numeral dial with outside escapement, brass, spring-powered, eight-day, time and strike mechanism; the F.D.R. cast metal case with animated Arabic numeral dial, made by United Electric Clock Corp., ht. 9 to 14 in.
Estimate $200-400

FDR clock is with wear throughout, and the slate mantel clock is accompanied by a section right of the clock face that has breaks and repairs, both not in working order


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