John Sawin, Boston, Mass., banjo wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with reverse painted throat and lower tablet, hinged throat door, brass pendulum rod, and painted metal dial, c1835 — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: John Sawin, Boston, Mass., banjo wall clock, 8 day, time only, weight driven movement in a mahogany veneer case with reverse painted throat and lower tablet, hinged throat door, brass pendulum rod, and painted metal dial, c1835
Brand: Sawin, John
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Banjo Sawin, John United States auction

Price Record

Sale date October 28, 2012

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Maker Sawin, John
Type Wall Banjo
Country United States
Price type auction
Date October 28, 2012
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

the case retains its original finish with several veneer repairs to doors, which have original tablets that have been reblacked. There are glue repairs to backboard of case. The pendulum tie down is unusual and finely wrought. Please see a similar example in Paul Foley's "Willard's Patent Timepieces" on page 160 and 161. Ht 33"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts