Howard & Davis No. 5 "Banjo" Clock

Description:

Howard & Davis No. 5 "Banjo" Clock, Boston, rosewood grain-painted cherry case with a roman numeral painted iron dial marked as above, black, and gilt reverse-painted glasses, unmarked damascened eight-day time-only movement, regulated by a wooden rod and pendulum bob, and powered by an cast iron weight marked "V," lg. 29 in.
Estimate $500-700

untouched dial, case and glasses


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