Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Two Miniature American Clocks, both with lever escapement, time-only movements, a mahogany tall clock with 2-in. gold-tone Arabic dial, broken arch top and raised panel base, ht. 12; and a New Haven banjo, 3 1/2- in. porcelain dial, Mount Vernon lower glass and cast brass eagle finial, ht. 18 in.
Estimate $100-200
Tall clock has a broken swan neck that is with the clock. The banjo has some paint issues on the throat glass. Both movements tick but need cleaning and lubrication.
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