Sawin Banjo Clock

Description:

Sawin Banjo Clock, Boston, c. 1820, with painted iron Roman numeral dial marked Sawin, gilt rope moldings enclosing reverse-painted glasses, the throat with an eagle on a flag-shaped shield, the lower door a naval scene, brass side arms, eight-day, weight-powered time-only movement, iron pendulum rod, brass faced-bob and a cast iron weight, ht. 33 in.
Estimate $700-900


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