DESCRIPTION:
Waterbury Clock Co., "Sambo" blinking eye novelty clock, 30 hour, spring driven balance wheel movement with linkage to animate eyes in a painted cast iron case depicting a man with a banjo, roman numeral paper dial with blackened steel spade hands.
CONDITION:
the paint on the figure appears original. It is flaking in spots and does not reveal another layer below. The paper dial is an old replacement from E. & J. Swigart Company. The signed Waterbury movement is out of beat, but and wants to run nevertheless. The ratchet wheel has many broken teeth, so the clock must be wound with care until that wheel is repaired. The linkage from the movement to the eyes is detached and will need to be serviced.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$375
CIRCA: 1860
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 10in x 4.5in
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