Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Alabaster and Belgian Slate Art Deco Desk Clock, c. 1930, the case with two cast spelter stylized pheasants, the alabaster applied Arabic numeral dial set in a 9-in. surround, beaded brass bezel and pierced brass hands, one-day, time-only movement with lever escapement, all on a black slate base, ht. 10, wd. 23 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Clock is running. One pheasant in need of reattachment to two feet..
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