Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Miniature French Triple Dial Desk Clock, c. 1890, all dials with brass bezels and beveled glass, clock with 2-in. Roman numeral dial over the Fahrenheit thermometer and aneroid barometer dials, rear-wind, time-only movement with platform escapement, Belgian black slate case with malachite and incised gold decoration, ht. 8 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Clock is presently running. One rear bezel has a cracked glass.
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