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
Elmer Stennes Electric Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$700[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]
Elmer O. Stennes Electric Banjo Clock. 7 in. painted metal dial, has black Roman hour numerals, and fancy black hands, signed Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass; the electric Telechron time only movement appears to be original and has a painted red weight baffle. Mahogany presentation banjo case has brass bezel with convex glass, pierced brass side arms, reverse painted throat glass and reverse painted door glass. Clock is in good running condition, original finish and original glasses are in very good condition with no inpainting. 42 in. high x 10 in. wide x 4.5 in. deep
Elmer O. Stennes Lyre Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine’s Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,200[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Oct 22, 2022[/restrict]
Elmer O. Stennes Lyre Banjo Clock
late 20th century
mahogany case with a carved leaf finial, lyre-form throat with scrolling leaf carvings, reverse painted throat glass with gilt leaf filigree and a classical woman, brass 8 day weight driven time only movement signed "E. Howard & Co., Boston, 70," has steel pendulum rod with brass covered bob, lead weight and painted red weight baffle, dial marked "Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass," stamped "30" on case
42 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches
Elmer O. Stennes Presentation Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,200 – $2,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,300[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 01, 2011[/restrict]
Elmer O. Stennes Presentation Banjo Clock: mahogany case w/ brass ang gilt trim; George Washington on the throat; time only; case stamped MCIP # 48
41″
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Elmer O. Stennes Presentation Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$800 – $1,200[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine’s Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,200[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]Oct 22, 2022[/restrict]
Elmer O. Stennes Presentation Banjo Clock
circa 1968
mahogany case with gilded rope frame, brass 8-day weight driven movement, movement and dial are signed, case is stamped "88" and "68," the "68" for 1968
42 x 10 1/2 x 4 inches
Elmer O. Stennes Banjo Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,150[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]
Elmer O. Stennes Banjo Clock. 7 in. painted convex metal dial, has black Roman hour numerals, and original blued hands, signed Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass; brass weight driven time only movement, signed E. Howard & Co, Boston, has long steel pendulum rod, bob engraved  George A. Potter, February 1, 1950, From his New England Associates, brass lockdown hardware, lead weight and painted black weight baffle. Mahogany banjo case has brass bezel with convex glass, pierced brass side arms, reverse painted throat glass and reverse painted door glass. Clock is in good running condition, original finish and original glasses are in very good condition with no inpainting. 34 in. high
Elmer O. Stennes 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]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]
Elmer O. Stennes Banjo Clock. 7 in. painted metal dial has black Roman hour numerals, signed Elmer O. Stenned, Weymouth, Mass and has the bee mark on the dial; has a quality brass, weight driven time only movement, No. 5, signed E.O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass. Recoil escapement, lead weight signed E. Howard & Co, brass pulley and brass covered pendulum bob with steel stick and lock-down hardware on the baffle. Mahogany case has inlaid borders, brass eagle finial, bezel and pierced side arms; reverse painted door and throat glass, door glass signed M.E.R. 1969. in good running condition, original finish. 34.5 in. high