Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Belgian Black Slate Alarm Clock, France, c. 1880, with 2-in. porcelain arabic numeral dial, brass urn atop the incised and multicolored marble decorated black case with freestanding brass columns flanking the midsection, one-day time and alarm movement regulated by a short pendulum, ht. 14 in.
Estimate $20-200
Minute hand missing. Clock ticks and alarm functions. Case in good condition.
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FranceJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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