Description

Jul 2021 - #76
Antique American Clocks
Hatch-style banjo, 1840-1870.
Although the dial says Howard & Davis, this is not a
Howard & Davis banjo.
The case style is North Attleboro with a rectangular box; the movement is unmarked but is of the GD
Hatch style, with a circular keystone (with an ugly repair), straight-click pawl, and is mounted to the backboard with diagonal corner
The wooden pendulum stick is rounded and the bob is attached by a hook, as are Hatch pendulum sticks and bobs.
The glasses are properly painted and old, possibly original.
The grain painting on the 29-inch case is good, a bit dark on the
The painted zinc dial is chipping, and the name imprint has been touched up; it is evident that this dial came from another
clock, and there are multiple dial screw holes in the case.
The hands are correct and the weight is period; there is no weight
It is running.

Record courtesy of AntiqueAmericanClocks.com