Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Chelsea Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Wall Clock, with 8-in. roman numeral painted zinc dial, gilt rope-molded frames enclosing the reverse-paintings on glass, the lower tablet with a view of the Boston State House, gilt lower pedestal, brass eagle finial, eight-day, time-only, weight-powered movement marked "Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A.," wooden pendulum rod, brass-faced bob, and a cast iron weight, ht. 39 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600
original tablets, flanking to dial paint, original movement, pendulum and weight, recommended cleaning of the movement.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Chelsea Clock Co., Chelsea Patent Timepiece, United StatesJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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