DESCRIPTION:
Waltham Clock & Watch Co, Waltham Mass. presentation banjo, with E. Howard & Co. premium movement with maintaining power, C.1930 {not the first such example we have come across}, from the Moodie collection, this clock was acquired by Mr. Moodie around 1950.
CONDITION:
the case is sound with about 20% of the gilding flaking off. Tablets are also flaking. Dial has been repainted. Lead weight has some corrosion. See also description on Waltham girandole that was acquired by Mr. Moodie at the same time as this clock. There is no evidence that any other mov't has been in this clock. See detail image on Girandole for same mov't as in this clock. Ht 41"
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$2500
PRICE SOLD:
$1700
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