WILLARD’S MAHOGANY PATENT BANJO CLOCK.

Early 19th century, Massachusetts. Of typical form with brass eagle finial above the iron enameled dial with Arabic numeral chapter ring mounted with barbed hands, the dial mounted with three fasteners. The throat with brass sidearms and original throat glass inscribed “Willards Patent” in gilt lettering, joined to the box base, the door with string inlaid frame, the eglomise panel with chariot and rider. The unmarked brass movement filaster bolted with T-bridge and dead beat escapement. Offered with finial, winder, pendulum, and weight. For a similar example, see “Willard’s Patent Timepieces by Paul Foley” plate 66, page 30. SIZE: 35″ h x 10″ w. PROVENANCE: The clock a gift from Arthur Cutts Willard to the grandmother of the present owner. CONDITION: Case is in good condition, finial, convex glass, eglomise panels and dial original. Weight and pendulum original, side arms replaced, movement cleaned, eglomise panels with minor paint loss, good overall. 51189-2 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2097

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
	2097	$3,993.00	WILLARD’S MAHOGANY PATENT BANJO CLOCK. Early 19th century, Massachusetts. Of typical form with brass eagle finial above the iron enameled dial with Arabic numeral chapter ring mounted with barbed hands, the dial mounted with three fasteners. The throat with brass sidearms and original throat glass inscribed “Willards Patent” in gilt lettering, joined to the box base, the door with string inlaid frame, the eglomise panel with chariot and rider. The unmarked brass movement filaster bolted with T-bridge and dead beat escapement. Offered with finial, winder, pendulum, and weight. For a similar example, see “Willard’s Patent Timepieces by Paul Foley” plate 66, page 30. SIZE: 35″ h x 10″ w. PROVENANCE: The clock a gift from Arthur Cutts Willard to the grandmother of the present owner. CONDITION: Case is in good condition, finial, convex glass, eglomise panels and dial original. Weight and pendulum original, side arms replaced, movement cleaned, eglomise panels with minor paint loss, good overall. 51189-2 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2097 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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WILLARD’S MAHOGANY PATENT BANJO CLOCK.