A. Willard Jr. Presentation Banjo Clock

A 19th century American Presentation Banjo clock. 8-day weight driven time only movement with a painted Iron dial and Arabic numerals signed "A. Willard Jr., Boston". Mahogany case with Gilded front, Brass finial over a molded Brass dial door, tapered throat panel with applied rope moldings and reverse painted glass flanked by shaped Brass side arms, lower door with a reverse painted Naval Battle scene labeled "United States-Macedonia" over a shaped drop with carved detail. Older finish with some wear, some dial wear, minor loss to Gilding, touch-ups to the glasses, replaced finial, running momentarily when cataloged. 40 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $3,000-4,000
Condition Report: Older finish with some wear, some dial wear, minor loss to Gilding, touch-ups to the glasses, replaced finial, running momentarily when cataloged.