Mahogany Patent Timepiece or “Banjo” Clock, New England, with 7 1/2 in. painted iron dial with Roman numerals, rope-molded gilded frames enclosing reverse-painted glasses, the waist marked Patent, the lower with the goddess of the sea, brass side ornaments flanking the waist, carved and gilded lower pediment, eight-day time only movement with pendulum and lead weight, ht. 42 in.
Condition report
Condition: re-gilded frames and pediment, repainted glasses, dial and hands are undisturbed, no significant repairs or replacements on movement.
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