French Slate and Marble Statue Clock: T&S with a porcelain dial with Roman numerals; has a marked movement in a black slate case with green marble inserts; with the pendulum. The statue is of Ben Franklin (?) seated in a chair, surrounded by books and looking very thoughtful.
Not tested.
19 1/2″ x 19 1/2″
(There is a small chip on the bezel; there is no back door. )
**Please note, this item ships F.O.B. which means you, the buyer, must make all of your own packing and shipping arrangements.
French Slate and Spelter Clock, 8 day time and strike, spring driven, silk string suspension, 3 1/2″ porcelain dial, signed but is worn. Circa 1865-1870’s.
(Some metal on case is repainted, a finger and flute have been repaired. Movement is unsigned.)
19 1/2″ T x 10 1/4″ W
Large French Slate and Spelter Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $700[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$550[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – May 05, 2007[/restrict]
Large French Slate and Spelter Clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven, 4 ” black marble dial, beveled glass bezel with the original finish on figure and clock case. Marti movement. Circa 1870’s-1880’s.
(There are a few chips to the edge of the black base.)
20 1/4″ T x 25″ W
3 Pc. French Slate and Spelter Marley Horse Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $600[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$350[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – May 05, 2007[/restrict]
3 Pc. French Slate and Spelter Marley Horse Top Clock with 2 matching side pieces. The 4 1/2″ porcelain ring dial has a recessed center and time and strike movement marked “A.L.M.”.
(Top edge of clock and lower edges have scattered chipping and the gold decor is worn.)
Clock 23″ T x 23 3/4″ W; Side Figures 17 1/2″ T