NEW ENGLAND PRESENTATION BANJO TIMEPIECE, BOSTON.

NEW ENGLAND PRESENTATION BANJO TIMEPIECE, BOSTON. Circa 1847. The mahogany case of typical form surmounted by a brass displayed eagle finial, the enameled steel dial with Roman numeral chapter ring. Brass movement engraved on backplate “1847 WM. BOND & SON, BOSTON”. With original pendulum and weight. The throat mounted with an eglomise panel depicting a displayed eagle above the Great Seal of the United States over dolphins, flanked by brass filets, over a square box base, the hinged door fitted with an eglomise panel depicting the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Java, the ships centering a displayed eagle with arrow cluster above an American shield flanked by gilt torches. SIZE: 34-1/2″ overall h. CONDITION: Case refinished. Brass works, dial, eglomise panels and pendulum all appear original. Pendulum bob has been repaired with wire; weight has dropped through the box base at one time and repaired. 9-23188 (1,750-2,750)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	3226	$1,003.00	NEW ENGLAND PRESENTATION BANJO TIMEPIECE, BOSTON. Circa 1847. The mahogany case of typical form surmounted by a brass displayed eagle finial, the enameled steel dial with Roman numeral chapter ring. Brass movement engraved on backplate “1847 WM. BOND & SON, BOSTON”. With original pendulum and weight. The throat mounted with an eglomise panel depicting a displayed eagle above the Great Seal of the United States over dolphins, flanked by brass filets, over a square box base, the hinged door fitted with an eglomise panel depicting the battle between the USS Constitution and the HMS Java, the ships centering a displayed eagle with arrow cluster above an American shield flanked by gilt torches. SIZE: 34-1/2″ overall h. CONDITION: Case refinished. Brass works, dial, eglomise panels and pendulum all appear original. Pendulum bob has been repaired with wire; weight has dropped through the box base at one time and repaired. 9-23188 (1,750-2,750) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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