Chelsea Presentation Banjo Clock

Chelsea Presentation Banjo Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$700[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]

Chelsea Presentation Banjo Clock. 5 in. painted metal dial signed Chelsea with black hour numbers and original blued hands; brass spring driven movement is signed Chelsea Clock Co. Boston – 519130, has lever escapement, rack and snail strike mechanism, strikes a coiled gong. Mahogany case has typical banjo form with fluted tapering bracket, teardrop finial, turned presentation spheres, brass eagle finial, brass bezel and pierced brass side arms; reverse painted throat glass, reverse painted Mt. Vernon door glass. Movement is in good running condition, case is original finish and good condition, glasses are original and in very good condition with no losses or inpainting. 30 in. high