Federal mahogany and gilt banjo clock

Federal mahogany and gilt banjo clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Dallas Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
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Federal mahogany and gilt banjo clock attributed to Aaron Willard, Boston, MA., with original reverse painted glass to throat and lower door. The white enameled dial marked "Woodbine" and the lower door decorated with a scene of the "Stonebridge Tavern". The back of the dial inscribed in pencil, "Gene Bagwell 11/12/72 Jackson, Mississippi". 29.5"H x 10"W x 4"D, Circa 1810-1820. This clock is illustrated in "The American Clock" by William H. Distin and Robert Bishop, illus. no. 516 on page. 222. The caption states that this clock was owned by Hart Woodcock who owned a farm named "Woodbine" near Belfast, Maine and was later in the collection of Gene L. Bagwell. Note – This clock is currently in working condition but no guarantees are made as to working condition.