DESCRIPTION:
French black marble 8 day, time and strike mantel clock retailed by Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, c1870
CONDITION:
The heavy stone drumhead case has no damage, and the black finish has dulled just a bit. Some white paint specks also need to be removed from top surfaces. Both front thick beveled glasses are fine, and the porcelain dial, signed by the predecessor to Bailey, Banks & Biddle, has just a tiny chip by the top rate adjuster. The unsigned movement, with its jeweled exposed escapement, swings a gridiron compensating pendulum (missing its glass crystal) but will need minor service. Ht 15"
ESTIMATE:
$450
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$650
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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