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Description:
Aaron Willard Jr. Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, mahogany case with roman numeral painted iron dial marked "No. 2x5x/A. Willard Jr./Boston," half-round frames enclosing the ochre-colored reverse-painted glasses, and diamond-center cast brass side arms, eight-day, time-only movement, ht. 31 1/2 in. with finial.
Estimate $500-700
Original signature, dial with paint loss, replaced glasses, bottom board most likely a replacement.
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
Willard Jr./, Aaron Willard JrStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
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