06-08-200806-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2412Boston
June 8, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo Clock,"

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$6,518$5,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2412Location: BostonDate / Time: June 08, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo Clock," B.D. Bingham, Nashua, New Hampshire, c. 1830, with half rounded frames, black and gold painted glasses, 7 1/2 in. dia. iron dial signed "B.D. Bingham, Nashua," eight-day time-only movement with cast mark on front plate "B.D. Bingham, Nashua," iron weight and brass pendulum rod, and brass-faced bob, (lacking finial, imperfections),ht. 30 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

dial and signature undisturbed, original hands, repainted glasses, replaced bottom board and glue blocks inside box, finial plinth added.

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Nashua, New Hampshire