Sold for:
$4,888
$4,888
Classical Mahogany and Gilt Gesso Lyre Banjo Timepiece, Abel Chandler, Concord, New Hampshire, c. 1825, the gilt acorn finial above the brass bezel and glass enclosing an iron white-painted dial inscribed "A. Chandler" and an eight-day brass weight-driven movement, the throat gilt gesso carved lyre and acanthus carved front with eglomise red and white tablet and gilt framed mirror box below on tapering bracket terminating in acorn pendant, (imperfections), ht. 40 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-06-10
