Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock

Description:

Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, signed A. Willard Jr. Boston, ball and steeple finial above the brass-hinged bezel, Roman numeral painted iron dial marked as above, crossbanded inlaid frames enclosing the reverse-painted glasses, lower depicting a harbor scene with ships, shaped pediment, eight-day time-only movement, pendulum, and weight, ht. 41 in.
Estimate $600-800


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