08-14-200508-14-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2282
August 14, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Federal Gilt-Gesso and Mahogany Banjo Timepiece

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$1,175$1,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2282Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 14, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Gilt-Gesso and Mahogany Banjo Timepiece, probably Massachusetts, early 19th century, the ball and eagle finial above a drum with brass bezel, convex glass opening to a painted iron dial and brass eight-day weight-driven movement above the trapezoidal throat with flanking brass side pieces on pendulum box and shaped bracket, (restored, imperfections),lg. 40 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

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Massachusetts