DESCRIPTION:
Williams & Hatch, North Attleboro, Mass., 8 day, weight brass movement wood front Patent or banjo timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in nice condition in original finish has a small veneer piece missing at the top of the throat panel. Small glue repair at the left sidearm. Bottom panel is mahogany. The pine throat panel looks to be original, but was flipped over as it is veneered with mahogany on the backside and should be turned back to the mahogany side. The case is stamped "30" and "DLW" for David L. Williams. Case has the latches that are typical of the Attleboro makers. Original painted dial in nice condition for its age is mounted to the case with two L-Turns. Original hands and pendulum. This case currently has an S-hook lead weight rather than the typical cast iron weight.
ESTIMATE:
$300
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$550
CIRCA: 1865
DIMENSIONS: 33.25in x 10in x 3.75in
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