Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Banjo Timepiece,

Description:

Federal Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Banjo Timepiece, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1815, the rose wood and mahogany veneered frame enclosing the white eglomise throat tablet with floral garland above the pendulum box showing Father Time bordered in pink, with brass eight-day weight-driven "T Bridge" movement, (imperfections),ht. 33 in.

Note: Inscriptions on movement include: "cleaned by E Taber August 13, 1818. Thos. Taber June 1856, T. Taber 1861."
Estimate $3,000-4,000

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