Mahogany Patent Timepiece or “Banjo” Clock, probably E. Howard, Boston, c. 1880, with painted zinc Arabic numeral dial, gilded rope moldings enclosing reverse-paintings on glass, the lower in a geometric pattern, brass side ornaments flanking the waist, lower pedestal, eight-day time only weight powered movement with pendulum, ht. 41 in.
Condition report
Condition: Maker’s name on dial now removed, no other condition issues.
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