20th Century American Presentation Banjo Clock

20th Century American Presentation Banjo Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$200[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

20th Century American Presentation Banjo Clock. 7 in. painted metal dial signed “A. Thompson, Xenia, Ohio”, has black hour numeral and blued hands; typical brass 8 day weight driven banjo clock movement signed “Kilbourn & Proctor Inc.” with brass pulley, lead weight and a long steel pendulum rod with brass covered bob. In a mahogany case with hinged brass door bezel and pierced brass side arms, gilt turned teardrop finial at the top, gilt carved & rope twist framing around the throat and lower tablet with original reverse painted glasses and a gilt carved lower presentation bracket with teardrop acorn finial, fluted carvings and turned presentation spheres, in good condition and original finish. 42 in. high x 10.5 in. wide x 4 in. deep.