Sylvester L. Samuel, Paris 1880's French Figural Mantle Clock: spelter and alabaster with figures on its top. The 3 1/4" porcelain dial is signed. The time & bell striking movement is also signed and numbered 1339. The alabaster acts as windows in the lower portion. Strikes the hour and half hour.
(Not tested; no pendulum, it does wind okay. The dial is fractured. No color finish on top figures.)
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Tom Harris Auctions Antique Clock Auction
8:00 AM PT - May 3rd, 2008
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Tom Harris Auctions
203 South 18th Ave.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Marshalltown, IA 50158
