DESCRIPTION:
Banjo attributed to Simon Willard 8 day weight driven time only movement with Willard's distinct T-bridge suspension and fillister retaining screws in mahogany case with cross banded veneer accents and side arms, c1815
CONDITION:
original finish on case in overall excellent condition with one small chip in bottom left side, missing the knob on the bottom door. The tablet picturing a young shepherdess tending to a lamb and the throat glasses are in original condition with almost no losses. The original hand wrought barbed hands are in excellent condition. The only minor detractions are a well done professionally repainted dial and an appropriately replaced lead banjo weight with duck-billed hook. Ht 33"
ESTIMATE:
$4000
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$6000
PRICE SOLD:
$4200
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