DESCRIPTION:
Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Willard No. 3" mahogany gilt front 8 day weight-driven banjo timepiece with related items, c1906
CONDITION:
the case is in good original condition with some darkening of the gilt, so losses and touchup of gold on the bottom bracket, and small areas of paint loss on the colorful glass tablets. The lower glass's tribute to Captain Hull (U.S.S. Constitution during War of 1812) inspired the consigner to include two books and a framed image of Hull, and a mounted half-hull model from the Hull Ship Building Co. Ht of clock 43"
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1200
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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