Federal Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Timepiece

Description:

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Timepiece, Lemuel Curtis, Concord, Massachusetts, circa 1810-15, the crossbanded case with brass bezel and pierced side arms with painted iron dial enclosing an eight-day weight-driven movement; the throat tablet lettered "Warranted by L. Curtis Concord" and lower tablet showing three women playing hide and seek, (restoration and imperfections),lg. 34 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

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