DESCRIPTION:
Unknown, Massachusetts, 8 days, weight brass movement patent or banjo timepiece, c1830
CONDITION:
Mahogany case in an old and possibly an original finish with a couple age of age cracks in the half-round molding on the throat and bottom door. The attached bottom bracket has pieces of the half-round molding missing. The bottom of the bracket is broken and poorly repaired. The drop finial is missing. Original painted dial has some loss at the mounting pins. The numbers on the dial look to have strengthened. Dial is held in place with two L-turns. Original side arms. Both tablets repainted on old glass. Top finial is missing. The weight is modern. Ht 34"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$500
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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