02-24-200202-24-2002
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2128
February 24, 2002 10:00 AMCalender
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Federal Gilt Mahogany Eglomise Banjo Timepiece,

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$1,528$1,300
Auction: Sale #2128 - 2128Location: BoltonDate / Time: February 24, 2002 10:00AM

Description:

Federal Gilt Mahogany Eglomise Banjo Timepiece, the lower tablet reading "Munroe's Patent Suspension," probably Concord, Massachusetts, c. 1820, the brass ball finial over dial enclosing an eight-day weight-driven movement with "patent suspension," over throat glass flanked by brass side arms and lower tablet, both with classical and foliate devices framed by applied ropetwist decoration, (repainted dial, replaced tablets, other imperfections),ht. 33 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

Keywords

Munroe's Patent, Massachusetts, Patent Suspension