Jonathan Billings, Reading and Acton, Mass., "Striking Banjo" wall clock 8 day time and strike on internal bell two weight driven skeletonized brass movement in mahogany case with gold leafed throat frame and reverse painted throat and lower tablets with painted metal dial, c1830 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Jonathan Billings, Reading and Acton, Mass., "Striking Banjo" wall clock 8 day time and strike on internal bell two weight driven skeletonized brass movement in mahogany case with gold leafed throat frame and reverse painted throat and lower tablets with painted metal dial, c1830
Brand: Billings, J
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Banjo Billings, J United States auction

Price Record

Sale date May 15, 2011

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Maker Billings, J
Type Wall Banjo
Country United States
Price type auction
Date May 15, 2011
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

the case retains its original finish with darkened gold leaf and the lower door a possible replacement. The skeletonized movement has interesting heart and diamond cutouts. Both original glasses are cracked. The dial is repainted. Ht 31 1/2"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts