French Black Marble Mantel Clock

A fine French time and strike mantel clock in a black marble case.

• Item number: EC9
• Approximate date: 1890
• Price: $500.00
• Case: Black marble
• Style: Late 19th century
• Dial: Four inch diameter double-sunk porcelain dial signed by dealer/jeweler “Knowlton Brothers/Worcester”
• Movement: High-grade eight-day spring driven movement with Brocot visible escapement with jewel pallets.
• Movement features: Recoil escapement with fine leaf pinions and pivots. Time regulation achieved using a small square at the 12 -position. Comes with double-ended key.
• Strike: Hours and half hour on a bell
• Condition notes: Sons of Francis Alan Knolton, Worcester, Massachusetts managed a jewelry and horology business located at 374 Main Street. Francis Alan Knowlton was in business from 1877-1920. Case proportions are excellent for a narrow mantel or shelf (9” H x 12 ½” W x 6 ½” D)

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