06-10-200106-10-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2076
June 10, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
184

Federal Presentation Mahogany and Gilt Gesso Banjo Timepiece

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$2,070$1,800
Auction: Sale #2076 - 2076Location: BoltonDate / Time: June 10, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Presentation Mahogany and Gilt Gesso Banjo Timepiece, probably Massachusetts, c. 1820-25, the brass bezel and glass enclosing the white-painted dial and eight-day skeletonized movement above the eglomise throat tablet lettered "PATENT Mount Vernon," and tablet below both framed by gilt gesso spiral moldings all on a bracket, (restored, imperfections),ht. 43 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Keywords

Mount Vernon, Massachusetts