DESCRIPTION:
Aaron Willard, Jr., 8 day, weight driven brass movement presentation patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Refinished mahogany and regilded case in nice condition. Original painted dial has been partially restored by the Dial House with some photos included of the dial before restoration. Both tablets are nicely done on old glass, the lower a colorful rendition showing the Boston State House. Modern finial. Movement is attached to the case with a screw through the backplate. Period hands. A very attractive restored period banjo.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
CIRCA: 1825
DIMENSIONS: 40.5in x 10.5in x 4in
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