WALTER H. DURFEE MAHOGANY PATENT TIMEPIECE OR BANJO CLOCK.

Last quarter 19th century, Providence RI. The mahogany case surmounted with carved and gilt composition displayed eagle finial. The iron enameled dial with Roman numeral chapter ring and inscribed “Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston” with barbed hands. The throat glass with gold foliate sprays centering a maroon panel above a blue pennant inscribed “Shreve, Crump & Low Co.” above the box base with eglomise panel depicting the battle between the Constitution and Guerriere and so labeled. The case with brass side arms and presentation bracket. The original eight day brass movement with single bridge Geneve stop and dead beat escapement attached with three bolts maintaining power. Movement engraved “Walter H. Durfee, Providence” and marked “6153”. Offered with weight, pendulum and key. SIZE: 42″ h x 10-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Case clean with minor lifting of crossbanded veneer. Convex glass and eglomise panels are original. Finial and side arms original. Hands and dial original. Very good. 51305-10 (800-1,200) – Lot 2313

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2313	$3,025.00	WALTER H. DURFEE MAHOGANY PATENT TIMEPIECE OR BANJO CLOCK. Last quarter 19th century, Providence RI. The mahogany case surmounted with carved and gilt composition displayed eagle finial. The iron enameled dial with Roman numeral chapter ring and inscribed “Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston” with barbed hands. The throat glass with gold foliate sprays centering a maroon panel above a blue pennant inscribed “Shreve, Crump & Low Co.” above the box base with eglomise panel depicting the battle between the Constitution and Guerriere and so labeled. The case with brass side arms and presentation bracket. The original eight day brass movement with single bridge Geneve stop and dead beat escapement attached with three bolts maintaining power. Movement engraved “Walter H. Durfee, Providence” and marked “6153”. Offered with weight, pendulum and key. SIZE: 42″ h x 10-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Case clean with minor lifting of crossbanded veneer. Convex glass and eglomise panels are original. Finial and side arms original. Hands and dial original. Very good. 51305-10 (800-1,200) – Lot 2313 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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WALTER H. DURFEE MAHOGANY PATENT TIMEPIECE OR BANJO CLOCK.