American Lyre Banjo Clock in the style of Elmer O. Stennes. 7.5 in. painted metal dial (replaced) has black Roman hour numerals, dial signed Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass, typical pierced hands and brass bezel; typical brass, 8 day, weight driven, time only Kilbourn & Proctor movement has steel pendulum rod with brass bob, lock-down hardware, lead weight and painted red weight baffle. Carved mahogany case has a leaf carved finial (repaired), lyre shaped throat with scrolling leaf carvings, reverse painted throat glass with white background, tapered bracket with teardrop final and leaf carvings. In very good condition and original finish, glass, hands and dial are all in good condition. 41 in. high.
Elmer O. Stennes Lyre Banjo Clock. 7.5 in. painted metal dial has black Roman hour numerals, dial signed Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass, typical pierced hands and brass bezel; typical brass 8 day, weight driven time only Kilbourn & Proctor Inc. movement has steel pendulum rod with brass bob, lead weight and painted red weight baffle. Carved mahogany case has a leaf carved finial, lyre shaped throat with scrolling leaf carvings, reverse painted throat glass with gilt cornucopias on a white background, leaf carved bracket with teardrop final. In very good condition and original finish, replaced dial. 41 in. high
Chelsea Mahogany Lyre Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,200[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Chelsea Mahogany Lyre Banjo Clock. Original 7 in. painted metal dial signed ÂWebb C. Ball Co., ClevelandÂ, has black hour numbers & blued spade hands; brass 8 day weight driven time only movement signed Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A., numbered 93117, has a wood pendulum stick with brass covered bob, brass pulley & lead weight. In a mahogany lyre banjo style case with wood bezel, convex glass, turned wood bezel, scrolling lyre shaped throat frame with reverse painted scenic glass panel having mother of pearl highlights as is the matching lower tablet. Reverse painting on the glss has some touchup, the tab at the top of the throat has split corners at the screw holes, case has original finish and is in good condition. 38 in. high x 11 in. wide x 4.25 in. deep.