DESCRIPTION:
Howard & Davis, Boston, Mass., No. 1 size banjo (largest) , with seconds beating pendulum, seconds hand and maintaining power, with restorations.
CONDITION:
the case has been refinished and a meager attempt to apply graining. The iron dial has been completely refinished with original paint removed. The lower glass has been replaced and the ovoid pattern is incorrect, needs a trip to Lee Davis. The movement is a Howard & Davis, tall trapezoid early style and is correct. However, like many in early production, it bears no signature. Hands and weight are old and correct.
ESTIMATE:
$3500
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$4500
PRICE SOLD:
$2300
CIRCA: 1850
DIMENSIONS: 50in x 20in x 5in
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