Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Patinated Spelter Figural Mantel Clock, c. 1920, clock with rectangular Arabic numeral dial, nickel-plated bezel flanked on the right by a woman with ivorine head and hands, on left side a whippet with raised right paw, all mounted on oval Belgian black slate base, time-only lever-escapement movement, ht. 16 1/2, lg. 25 in.
Estimate $500-700
Door unable to open and pull missing, light rust around hands, white marble and round section of clock needs re-glueing, movement appears to be complete but unable to confirm running condition.