Chelsea Spring Driven Banjo Clock. 5.5 in. painted metal dial signed ÂChelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A.Â, has incised black hour numbers; brass 8 day spring driven movement signed ÂChelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A.Â, numbered 167140, has a lever escapement, rack & snail 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 filigree, reverse painted tablet view of the Mt. Vernon estate. In good condition, running and striking, original finish. 32 in. high x 8 in. wide x 3 in. deep.
Chelsea Weight Driven Banjo Clock. Original 7 in. painted metal dial with black hour numbers and open moon hands; brass 8 day weight driven time only movement signed Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A., numbered 102225, has a wood pendulum stick with brass covered bob, brass pulley & lead weight. Mahogany banjo style case has brass bezel, pierced brass side arms, turned brass finial, gilt & rope twist carved framing around the throat and tablet; reverse painted throat glass with filigree, eagle & shield and reverse painted tablet with scene depicting PerryÂs Victory at Lake Erie. In good condition, has some surface tarnish to the brass, no breaks or cracks to the glasses. 34 in. high x 10 in. wide x 4 in. deep.
Chelsea Weight Driven Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$700 – $900[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Chelsea Weight Driven Banjo Clock. Original 7 in. painted metal dial signed ÂJ.E. Caldwell & Co., PhiladelphiaÂ, has open moon hands and black Roman hour numerals; brass 8 day weight driven time only movement signed Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A., numbered 102236, has a wood pendulum stick with brass covered bob, brass pulley and iron weight. In a mahogany case with brass door bezel, gilt brass eagle finial, pierced brass side arms, gilt rope twist carved frame work around the throat and lower door; reverse painted throat glass with filigree and oval portrait of George Washington, reverse painted tablet with scene of the Mt. Vernon homestead. In good condition, case has an original finish, glasses have some flaking and paint loss, replaced hour hand, throat has a split and repair in the bottom tab. 40 in. high x 10 in. wide x 4 in. deep.
Chelsea Weight Driven Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$700 – $900[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,000[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 22, 2014[/restrict]
Chelsea Weight Driven Banjo Clock. 7 in. painted metal dial with black Roman hour numerals and blued open moon hands; brass 8 day weight driven time only movement signed Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, U.S.A., numbered 102243, has a wood pendulum stick with brass covered bob, brass pulley, lead weight and black painted metal weight baffle. In a mahogany case with brass door bezel, gilt brass eagle finial, scroll carved throat, presentation style base with turned spherical mounts; reverse painted throat glass with gilt eagle & arrow perched on a tall column, tablet is reverse painted with a harbor scene commemoration the ÂBoston Tea Party, 1775Â. In good overall condition, glasses are overpainted, case has and enhanced original finish. 38 in. high x 11 in. wide x 4 in. deep.
“Chelsea” Weight Driven Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $900[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$450[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Aug 23, 2014[/restrict]
“Chelsea” Weight Driven Banjo Clock: With a T. O. movement, brass bezel, eagle finial and a gilt case.
(The dial has been restored.)
33″ Tall
Not tested.
Sells as is, where is.
Chelsea Weight Driven Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$350[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Nov 16, 2019[/restrict]
Chelsea Weight Driven Banjo Clock. Original 7 inch painted metal dial with black Roman hour numerals, signed “Chelsea”. Refinished mahogany case with brass side arms. Original reverse painted glasses, in good condition with a small loss to the upper right white border. 8 day, time only weight driven brass movement. Movement is running. Dimensions: 29.5 in. high x 10 in. wide x 4 in. deep. Weight: 15.65 lbs.
For a detailed condition report on this item, please email jf@fontainesauction.com