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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 11, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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New England Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock

Sell one like this
$984$800
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3295MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 11, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

New England Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, c. 1815, mahogany case with uniform cut head, roman numeral painted iron dial, crossbanded case frames enclosing reverse-painted tablets, T-bridge eight-day time-only movement, ht. 29 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

half of uniform cut head needs regluing, throat glass appears original but has many cracks that have been glued, thin mahogany lower box and throat frames, untouched dial, case needs regluing at lower box.


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