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Bailey, Banks & Biddle 1-Year Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,900[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Oct 30, 2021[/restrict]
An early 20th century long running Banjo clock, retailed by "Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia". 1-year triple plate single fusee movement attributed to Carl Werner, Villingen, Germany with large barrel spring and cross bar escapement, a convex Silvered dial and Arabic numerals. Mahogany with Brass Eagle finial over a molded Brass dial door and tapered throat panel with reverse painted glass flanked by shaped Brass side arms, lower door with a reverse painted Naval Battle scene over a shaped drop with carved detail. Original finish with minor wear, replaced finial, minor dial wear, running when cataloged. 44 1/2" high. ESTIMATE $1,500-2,500