Discovery | Studio Paintings
Description:
Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, with Roman numeral painted dial, turned finial, carved side arms and pediment, string-inlaid molding enclosing reverse-painted glass, lower tablet depicting the battle between the USS Constitution and Querriere, eight-day time-only movement, ht. 39 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
Dial flaking, not gauranteed working order.
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Kaitlin Shinnick
Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Gloria Lieberman
Director Emerita
617-350-5400
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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