$3,075
Elnathan Taber Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Roxbury, c. 1815, cast brass bezel opens to the roman numeral painted iron dial marked "E. Taber/Roxbury," blued-steel diamond-shaped hands, gilt rope-molded frames enclose red- and gilt-decorated reverse-painted tablets, lower tablet with an eagle above the crosshatched pendulum aperture, single mahogany backboard, eight-day time-only brass movement with through-bolt case attachment and T-bridge pendulum suspension, powered by a lead weight and regulated by a pendulum, ht. 33 in. Estimate $400-600 signature appears original, dial notches at the 1 and 7, dial has touch ups around the north end of the dial, newer gilding to frames, finial replaced The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-04-20