Mahogany Patent Timepiece or “Banjo Clock,” lower glass marked A. Willard Jr. Boston, with gilded rope molded frames enclosing reverse-painted glasses, the lower marked A. Willard Jr. Boston, painted iron dial with Roman numerals, barbed steel hands, eight-day time-only movement with thru-bolt case attachment, recoil escapement and lead weight, ht. 34 in.
Condition report
Condition: Frames regilded, glasses and eagle are convincing replacements.
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