Mahogany Patent Timepiece or “Banjo Clock,” B.D. Bingham, Nashua, New Hampshire, c. 1830, with half rounded frames, black and gold painted glasses, 7 1/2 in. dia. iron dial signed “B.D. Bingham, Nashua,” eight-day time-only movement with cast mark on front plate “B.D. Bingham, Nashua,” iron weight and brass pendulum rod, and brass-faced bob, (lacking finial, imperfections), ht. 30 in.
Condition report
Condition: dial and signature undisturbed, original hands, repainted glasses, replaced bottom board and glue blocks inside box, finial plinth added.
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