Hand-painted Black Slate Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clock

Description:

Hand-painted Black Slate Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clock, c. 1890, straight-sided clock with beveled edges, enclosing the 4-in. black Roman numeral chapter ring with gilt numerals and bezel, marked Alex M. Hayes & Co. New York, center matte and dial surround with hand-painted scenes of floral and bird design, lower section with incised gilt decoration, eight-day time and strike mechanism, ht. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-400

Clock currently ticks and strikes


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