Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments

Description:

Belgian Black Slate and Porcelain Panel Petite Sonnerie Mantel Clock, c. 1890, gilt incised, decorated, and brass-mounted case, with two hand-painted panels flanking the pitch pediment center section, 5-in. Arabic numeral dial marked D. Valentine Syracuse N.Y., eight-day time and quarter-hour striking on dual gongs mechanism, ht. 16 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

case with minor nicks , mechanism needs cleaning not ticking


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