French Black Slate "Science or Education" Clock

Description:

French Black Slate "Science or Education" Clock, retailed by Ball, Black & Co., New York, black slate case with curved sides, heavy beveled glass in the cast brass bezel over the enamel roman numeral dial marked for the retailer, eight-day time and strike movement regulated by a pendulum, all topped with a gilt grouping of spyglass, book, dividers and globe stand with silvered globe, ht. 15 in.
Estimate $700-900

Clock ticks and strikes. Case in good condition with no chips or cracks. With pendulum, no key.


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