11-20-201011-20-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 20, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock

Sell one like this
$563$475
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2527MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 20, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, attributed to Foster Campos, c. 1970, with crossbanded frames enclosing reverse-painted tablets, the lower marked S. Willards Patent below a stylized sunburst pendulum aperture, Roman numeral painted dial and eight-day timepiece movement with "T-bridge" suspension, through bolts for case attachment in the Willard style, lead weight and pendulum, ht. 35 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Some separation of painted borders on lower glass, movement wants cleaning.