$3,690
Aaron Willard Jr. Patent or "Banjo" Alarm Clock, Boston, c. 1825, the mahogany case with a painted iron roman numeral dial inscribed "A. Willard Jr. Boston," blued-steel barbed hands, and brass alarm hand, top-mounted alarm bell, half-round frames enclosing the figured mahogany throat panel, and reverse-painted lower tablet, eight-day, time and integral alarm, pitched-topped plate brass movement, fillister head screws for case attachment, recoil escapement, and alarm train all powered by a period lead weight and regulated by a brass-faced lead-backed pendulum, ht. 34 1/2 in. Note: Christie's tag reads "Dec. 17 1986 lot 233." Estimate $1,500-2,000 weight with duck-bill hanger/lower glass old replacemet 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:
2017-10-27
