STAIR
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Thu, Aug 5, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 140

Federal Mahogany and Verre Églomisè Banjo Clock

Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Fitted with a paper label on the reverse, 'Welles...Zimmerman, Jewelers, 284 Main St., Poughkeepsie, N.Y.'. And the dial indistinctly signed 'Warranted....'. And a paper label on the interior 'Banjo clock, c. 1820, Originally owned by George Van Kleeck. By inheritance from George V.K. to Theodore V.K. to Adelaide V.K. Swift to TVKS. Both glass panels are reproductions'.

32 3/4 x 10 x 4 in.

Condition

Fitted with later verre églomisè panels and finial, not currently in working order. Expected wear to the dial with crazing and minor nicks throughout.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.