$3,321
Simon Willard & Son No. 4449 Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, c. 1832, mahogany case with half-round moldings encasing the reverse-painted glasses, painted roman numeral dial signed "Simon Willard & Son/No 4449," eight-day brass T-bridge movement, interior paper label inked "This Clock Was Bought 1832 for $14 by Jos. Grin(?)... and J.E. Williams (?)... in Boston," lg. 29 in. Estimate $500-700 new bottom board and glasses, movement appears to have been recently polished along with the pendulum bob. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-04-20
