Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass, banjo timepiece, mahogany cross-banded case, weight driven 8-day with a naval battle scene from 1812; this clock No. 12 of 1968. Dr. Newman drove to Weymouth and purchased this clock in Nov. '68, prior to Elmer murdering his wife on Dec 2, 1968; he drove back the following year and purchased the Stennes lyre banjo that is also in this sale. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass, banjo timepiece, mahogany cross-banded case, weight driven 8-day with a naval battle scene from 1812; this clock No. 12 of 1968. Dr. Newman drove to Weymouth and purchased this clock in Nov. '68, prior to Elmer murdering his wife on Dec 2, 1968; he drove back the following year and purchased the Stennes lyre banjo that is also in this sale.
Brand: Stennes, Elmer O
Price: 2415 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Banjo Stennes, Elmer O United States auction

Price Record

Sale date 5/15/2010

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Maker Stennes, Elmer O
Type Wall Banjo
Country United States
Price type auction
Date 5/15/2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

this clock is 42 years old, and could stand a clean /oiling. However the condition is excellent, virtually new. Signed on weight, movement and dial. Ht 33"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts