Sold for:
$4,800
$4,800
Rare Federal Mahogany and Gilt Gesso Striking Banjo Wall Clock, Martin Kingsbury, West Dedham, Massachusetts, c. 1819-25, the dial signed by the maker "Martin Kingsbury/WEST-DEDHAM," and brass eight-day time and strike movement, above the eglomise throat tablet marked "PATENT," and pendulum box below showing a New England village scene by the water, (imperfections), ht. 33 in. Note: The movement has a scratched inscription on it that indicates the clock was repaired by Elnathan Taber in 1841.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27
