DESCRIPTION:
A. Howard, Boston, Mass., "No. 1 Banjo", made for and sold by Riggs & Bro. Jewelers, Philadelphia, Pa. The 8 day time only weight driven movement is signed A. Howard, Boston. The painted paper over iron dial has E. Howard & Co., Boston signature, c1900
CONDITION:
the case has beautiful original rosewood graining over cherry with one horizontal crack in the case on the right side of dial. The painted throat and lower tablet are untouched and original. The original painted dial now with later E. Howard & Co. signature. The second's hand is a replacement. Ht 49 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$6000
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