ClockPrices.ComBANJO CLOCK – Chelsea Ship’s Bell Banjo Clock made for
Description
BANJO CLOCK – Chelsea Ship’s Bell Banjo Clock made for Abercrombie & Fitch, with eglomise panels having the Battle between the Constitution and the Guerriere at bottom, patriotic themes at the throat. Mahogany case with brass trim, acorn finial. 32″ x 8″ x 3 1/4″. Working condition unknown, wear to face, minor loss to eglomise.
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Thomaston Place Auction Galleries[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Aug 24, 2014[/restrict]
Chelsea “3/4 Ship’s Bell” Banjo Clock, Massachuset
Description
Chelsea “3/4 Ship’s Bell” Banjo Clock, Massachusetts, c. 1955, mahogany case with brass bezel over the painted iron dial with Arabic numerals marked Chelsea, Ship’s Bell, reverse-painted glasses, the throat with Federal shield and eagle, the lower depicting and marked Constitution and Guerriere, lower carved pedestal and eight-day, time and strike, spring-powered movement, ht. 32 in.
Condition
Condition: Finial pediment loose but present. Movement complete but recommended cleaning and lubrication.
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $600[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Skinner[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$600[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Dec 01, 2012[/restrict]
Chelsea Spring Driven Ships Bell Banjo Clock
Description
Chelsea Spring Driven Ships Bell Banjo Clock. 5.5 in. painted metal dial signed Chelsea, has incised black hour numbers; brass 8 day spring driven movement signed Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A., numbered 771053, has a lever escapement, rack & snail ships bell strike on a coiled gong. In a mahogany banjo style case with gilt brass eagle finial, brass door bezel, pierced brass side arms, presentation lower bracket with fluted carving, turned spherical mounts and acorn teardrop finial; reverse painted throat glass with gilt eagle, shield & filigree, reverse painted tablet with battle scene depicting the U.S.S. Constitution and the HMS Guerriere in the battle of 1812. In good condition, holes in dial & back plate do not all line up, has Chelsea instruction booklet and presentation plaque inside of the case to John G. Stewart, 1950-1970, for a job well done, our deepest appreciation, W.W.E.M.A.. 32 in. high x 8 in. wide x 3 in. deep.
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaines Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$450[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]