02-15-200902-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by A. D. Bowen

Sell one like this
$1,659$1,400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock by A. D. Bowen, Woburn, Massachusetts, c. 1825, with half round moldings enclosing reverse-painted glasses, the lower depicting a gold eagle and shield on a blue ground, the waist glass consistant in decoration, painted zinc dial signed, A.D. Bowen, Woburn, eight-day time only weight- powered movement with pendulum, ht. 28 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

dial heavily restored and relined, glasses repainted.

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Woburn, Massachusetts