DESCRIPTION:
Massachusetts "No. 4 Banjo", possibly Howard & Davis, 8 day size weight banjo timepiece, c1850
CONDITION:
refinished mahogany case in nice condition. The dial door has two age cracks. Dial has been repainted with the Howard & Davis signature, but this timepiece does not seem to have the characteristics of a Howard & Davis as the movement is not marked, the pendulum keystone is different and the pendulum bob is different. The tablets look to have been restored in place. The hands are period and it has an old period weight. Ht 32"
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$650
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