Classical Lyre-front Banjo Timepiece

Description:

Classical Lyre-front Banjo Timepiece, probably Massachusetts, circa 1825, the drum with brass finial and molded brass bezel opening to a painted metal dial and brass eight-day weight-driven movement above the acanthus and scroll carved lyre throat enclosing and eglomise tablet of a woman playing a harp above the half-round molded pendulum box on shaped acanthus leaf carved brackets, (restored, imperfections),lg. 41 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

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