DESCRIPTION:
Jonathan Billings, Reading & Acton, Mass., "Striking Banjo" wall clock 8 day, time and strike on internal bell, two weight driven, skeletonized brass movement in mahogany case with gold leafed throat frame and reverse painted throat and lower tablets with painted metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its original finish with darkened gold leaf and the lower door a possible replacement. The skeletonized movement has interesting heart and diamond cutouts. Both original glasses are cracked. The dial is repainted
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$2400
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 31.5in x 10.5in x 4in
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