A. Willard Jr. Presentation Banjo Clock

A. Willard Jr. Presentation Banjo Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $4,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,600[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Oct 30, 2021[/restrict]

A 19th century American Presentation Banjo clock. 8-day weight driven time only movement with a painted Iron dial and Arabic numerals signed "A. Willard Jr., Boston". Mahogany case with Gilded front, Brass finial over a molded Brass dial door, tapered throat panel with applied rope moldings and reverse painted glass flanked by shaped Brass side arms, lower door with a reverse painted Naval Battle scene labeled "United States-Macedonia" over a shaped drop with carved detail. Older finish with some wear, some dial wear, minor loss to Gilding, touch-ups to the glasses, replaced finial, running momentarily when cataloged. 40 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $3,000-4,000