DESCRIPTION:
New Haven Clock Co., New Haven, Conn., "Willard" 30-day mahogany banjo timepiece, c1929
CONDITION:
the original finish is lightly crazed and the bottom finial is absent. The huge brass top eagle is about 4 times bigger than the original bird. The metal dial has small areas of wear, and the brass side arms and bezel have a bit of tarnish. The glass throat tablet is nearly perfect, the lower one has had some inpainting that now, too, is flaking. The twin-spring time-only movement will need cleaning. Ht 42"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$160
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