Elmer O. Stennes Presentation Banjo Clock

Elmer O. Stennes Presentation Banjo Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $1,600[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,800[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Apr 01, 2023[/restrict]

Elmer O. Stennes Presentation Banjo Clock
circa 1972
mahogany case with gilded rope frames, brass 8-day weight-driven movement, movement and dial are signed, case is stamped "47, 72, M.C.I.P." (made case in prison), the "72" for 1972
42 x 10 1/2 x 4 inches

Note: Elmer O. Stennes was paroled in January, 1972; it's likely this is one of his last prison made cases.

Provenance: Property from a Branchville, New Jersey, Estate