Description
Jul 2021 - #80
Antique American Clocks
North Attleboro-area banjo, 1840-1870?
This is not a Seth Thomas banjo, despite what the
Seth Thomas did not make this style of banjo.
The 29-inch walnut case has faint grain painting; the glasses
The zinc dial has been repainted and improperly labeled; the hands are appropriate.
The 8-day, time-only movement
is unsigned and mounted by diagonal corner screws.
The pendulum has round keyhole and a half-round wooden stick that has been
The bob attaches on a hook, like other North Attleboro banjos.
The weight is cast iron, possibly newer issue.
The throat weight shield is missing.
The clock is running without issue.
Record courtesy of AntiqueAmericanClocks.com