J.J. Beals Boston Banjo Clock

J.J. Beals Boston Banjo Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$500 – $750[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Nov 17, 2012[/restrict]

J.J. Beals Boston Banjo Clock. Original 7 in. painted iron dial with black Roman hour numerals, period open moon hands; typical weight driven, brass, banjo clock movement, recoil escapement, steel pendulum rod with brass bob, weight baffle and iron weight. Mahogany, banjo style case with carved & scrolling sidearms and original reverse painted black & gilt glasses with banded inlaid boarders and a brass eagle & ball finial. Paper label inside case for J.J. Beals Clock Manufacturer (1838-1874). Case has an old overcoated finish, bottom board is repaired, glasses having some flaking, minor inpainting to lower tablet. 35 in. high x 10 in. wide x 4.5 in. deep.