French miniature black slate mantel clock, with time, thermometer and barometer, spring driven eight day movement with jeweled lever platform escapement, matte gilt brass dials, all with gilt brass bezels and beveled glasses, Roman numeral time with painted figures and blued steel hands, thermometer and barometer also with painted figures, the polished black slate case with incised gilt ornament and faux malachite panels, base finished with a thin gilt brass molding, c1870 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: French miniature black slate mantel clock, with time, thermometer and barometer, spring driven eight day movement with jeweled lever platform escapement, matte gilt brass dials, all with gilt brass bezels and beveled glasses, Roman numeral time with painted figures and blued steel hands, thermometer and barometer also with painted figures, the polished black slate case with incised gilt ornament and faux malachite panels, base finished with a thin gilt brass molding, c1870
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 1350 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Unsigned France auction

Price Record

Sale date April 22, 2012

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country France
Price type auction
Date April 22, 2012
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Slate case with good polish, minor spotting overall, minor chips, most repaired, gilt brass ornament retaining much of its original finish, incised decoration with very good gilding, faux malachite very good, original movement running, dials with original gilt surfaces, slight wear on thermometer, time and barometer excellent, rear cover for barometer with crack in beveled glass. Ht. 8 7/8"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts