Sold for:
$948
$948
Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, with gilt rope molded frames enclosing reverse-painted glasses, the lower depicting a War of 1812 ship battle, brass side ornaments flanking the midsection, painted iron dial with Roman numerals and eight-day weight-powered time-only movement, ht. 42 in. glasses repainted, rope molded frames now bronze painted, pedestal at bottom replaced, hands replaced, movement original to case but added iron supports are mounted on the outside of backboard to provide addition movement support.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-04-17
