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THBAaron Willard Jr. Patent Alarm Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock
Lot 1182
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Timed Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Estimate:
$3,000 - $5,000
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| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
About Auction
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By Bonhams Skinner
Apr 20, 2021 - Apr 29, 2021
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2021-04-20 12:00:00
2021-04-29 19:00:00
America/New_York
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Bidsquare : Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/skinner/clocks-watches-scientific-instruments-6805
This auction features exciting fresh-to-the-market vintage and contemporary wristwatches, American clocks, Scientific Instruments, a live steam model of a Boston and Albany “402” locomotive, luxury pens and lighters, and the private collection from the Camera Craftsman store and workshop of Boston. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
This auction features exciting fresh-to-the-market vintage and contemporary wristwatches, American clocks, Scientific Instruments, a live steam model of a Boston and Albany “402” locomotive, luxury pens and lighters, and the private collection from the Camera Craftsman store and workshop of Boston. Bonhams Skinner bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com
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- Lot Description
Aaron Willard Jr. Patent Alarm Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, c. 1815, crossbanded mahogany case with hinged brass bezel, uniform cut head, roman numeral painted iron dial with faint signature markings, and barbed arrow hands, brass alarm hand, reverse-painted tablets, lower tablet depicting a city scene with an American flag atop a building, eight-day time and integral alarm, pitched-topped plate brass movement stamped "A. Willard Jr. Boston," fillister head screws for case attachment, recoil escapement, and alarm train all powered by a period lead weight and regulated by a brass-faced lead-backed pendulum, ht. 29 1/2 in.
Condition
Condition: lacking alarm bell, bottom board appears to be old replacement, throat glass old replacement, lower glass period but with crack and inpainting, upper portion of throat frame repaired
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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