An American Classical mahogany banjo clock
An American Classical mahogany banjo clock
retailed by L. W. Noyes, Chicago
second quarter 19th century
The dial inscribed Warrented by L.W. Noyes
height 30in (76cm); width 10in (25.5cm); depth 4in (10cm)
Provenance:
Property from a Santa Barbara, California collector.
Condition Report: With a rich red/brown color to the figured timber. General marks, nicks, scratches, cracking rubbing, patched repair and overpainted restoration. Lacking finial to top. Oxidation to metal. Darkening, crazing and rubbed wear to dial. Losses. Movement re-secured to back with modern screws. Two screws holding face stripped. Movement not inspected. General marks, scratches and wear commensurate with age. No key. With pendulum and weight. Working condition is unknown and not guaranteed.
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An American Classical mahogany banjo clock
retailed by L. W. Noyes, Chicago
second quarter 19th century
The dial inscribed Warrented by L.W. Noyes
height 30in (76cm); width 10in (25.5cm); depth 4in (10cm)
Provenance:
Property from a Santa Barbara, California collector.
Condition Report: With a rich red/brown color to the figured timber. General marks, nicks, scratches, cracking rubbing, patched repair and overpainted restoration. Lacking finial to top. Oxidation to metal. Darkening, crazing and rubbed wear to dial. Losses. Movement re-secured to back with modern screws. Two screws holding face stripped. Movement not inspected. General marks, scratches and wear commensurate with age. No key. With pendulum and weight. Working condition is unknown and not guaranteed.