Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Wall Clock, Connecticut, c. 1825, the so-called “Connecticut Banjo” with gilt and polychrome wooden dial and wooden 30-hour weight-driven movement above the hinged waist door, the tablet showing a classical building, on a base with crotch mahogany panel bordered by crossbanding, (restoration), ht. 34 3/4, wd. 13 3/4, dp. 4 1/2 in.
Condition report
Condition: dial with considerable repaint, back has been scored to correct a warp.
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