DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts, 8 day, weight brass movement patent or banjo wall timepiece.
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in original finish has a small piece of the molding missing on the bottom door. The larger molding piece is inside the case. There are also shrinkage cracks in the door molding as well. Original painted dial has age darkened with some staining in the center, minor paint loss and now has a clear coating. The dial is attached to the case with three L-turns. Original hands. Original throat tablet. Bottom tablet and finial are replaced. Movement is attached to the case with a screw through the backboard.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 29.75in x 10in x 3.5in
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