Walter H. Durfee, Providence R.I., "Lyre" wall clock in the classic style of John Sawin with 8-day time only weight driven Waltham movement stamped "5828" and "W.D." (on the top edge) with quality dead beat movement, maintaining power and Geneva stop works in carved mahogany case with reverse painted panel and painted metal dial signed "W. C. HENRY MAY 1911", c1911 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Walter H. Durfee, Providence R.I., "Lyre" wall clock in the classic style of John Sawin with 8-day time only weight driven Waltham movement stamped "5828" and "W.D." (on the top edge) with quality dead beat movement, maintaining power and Geneva stop works in carved mahogany case with reverse painted panel and painted metal dial signed "W. C. HENRY MAY 1911", c1911
Brand: Durfee, Walter H
Price: 3900 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Banjo Lyre Durfee, Walter H United States auction

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Sale date October 30, 2010

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Maker Durfee, Walter H
Type Wall Banjo Lyre
Country United States
Price type auction
Date October 30, 2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

the case has original untouched finish, . The reverse painted panel and dial have some flaking. A very good original clock. For a similar example please see "Horology Americana" page 91 and another sold at Carl W. Stinson Inc.'s auction of July 2009 for over $14,000 . Height 36 inches

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts