Boston School Eglomise Banjo Clock
circa 1830, 8-day time only, mahogany case with gilt accents, painted tin dial with Roman numerals, cast brass bezel and side arms, throat glass with reverse painted floral motifs, lower tablet with reverse painted scene of the U.S.S.Constitution’s celebrated 1812 victory over the H.M.S. Guerriere, ball ornaments below.
36 x 10.25 x 4 in.
Condition report
Replaced weight and bottom latch; possibly replaced dial; all glass re-backed; top latch broken; missing catch on pendulum tie-down; cracks to throat glass; pendulum keystone repaired; age crack to lower case.
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