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THBSimon Willard Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock
Lot 113
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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$6,000 - $8,000
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Apr 29, 2016 - Apr 30, 2016
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2016-04-29 10:00:00
2016-04-30 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Simon Willard Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1805, the mahogany case with painted iron Roman numeral dial with 15-minute markings and gold band around the perimeter, crossbanded inlaid frames enclose reverse-painted tablets, the lower in a sunburst pattern in gold, blue, and ochre and inscribed S. Willard's Patent, the waist glass flanked by cast brass side ornaments, of the oak leaf and acorn pattern with blue and gold border, uniform cut head encloses the eight-day time-only deadbeat escapement movement with T-bridge, through bolts to fasten in the case, all regulated by a pendulum and powered by a lead weight, ht. 34 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Original brass hardware including bezel, eagle finial, side ornaments, pulley; weight is period with a replacement hook, original hands, case in old surface, throat glass with restoration to gold leaves, stabilization and losses, the lower glass is an old and appropriate replacement. A classic example of a first generation Simon Willard Patent Timepiece.
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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement 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. - Shipping Info
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