Mahogany Inlaid Patent Timepiece or “Banjo” Clock, Massachusetts, 19th century, the flat-beveled inlaid frames enclosing reverse-painted and gilt glasses, the throat glass with oak leaves and acorns, flanked by brass sidearms, the painted zinc dial and brass eight-day time-only movement, iron pendulum rod and brass bob, ht. 33 in.
Condition report
Condition: replaced glasses; dial probably strengthened.
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