Abner Rogers Lyre Front Banjo clock

Abner Rogers Lyre Front Banjo clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,000 – $5,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,600[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 12, 2019[/restrict]

An early 19th century Lyre Front Banjo clock by Abner Rogers, Berwick, Maine. 8-day Brass, weight driven time and strike movement with painted metal dial marked “Abner Rogers, Berwick, Maine”. Mahogany case with carved lyre front and gilded detail, Brass upper door with reverse painted throat and lower door glasses and Brass finial. Old finish with wear, loss to the gilding, repainted dial, throat and lower glasses, replaced upper door glass, running when cataloged. 36 1/2″ overall.

Old finish with wear, loss to the gilding, repainted dial, throat and lower glasses, replaced upper door glass, running momentarily when cataloged.