DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., for W.H.C. RIGGS, Philadelphia, Penn., No. 3 size banjo timepiece, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a grain-painted cherry case, painted metal dial with Riggs name and Morris & Essex RR.
CONDITION:
the movement bears the imprint of Riggs, Philada. The movement is mounted in the case with a single screw from rear. The metal dial has been repainted to match the original. We are unable to prove the Morris & Essex RR notation was originally on the dial, however, the Morris & Essex Railroad ran across northern New Jersey from 1836 until 1945 when it was merged into the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RR. Howard provided black and gold tablets to Riggs, as was their preference and to avoid confusion with his own black, red, and gold design. These tablets are original and excellent. Both top and bottom door retain original locks as was usually specified on a RR item. Includes an original key. The cherry case retains original rosewood graining. Movement is clean and ticking. Most of damask pattern remains on pendulum bob. The tie down is a replacement. The biggest drawback on this clock is that the entire back has been replaced with a mahogany board. An interesting clock.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 38in x 16in x 4in
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