DuMouchelles
Live Auction

The George & Penny Simon collection, Fine Art & Antiques

Sat, May 6, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, May 7, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1096

NEW HAVEN MOUNT VERNON REVERSE PAINTED BANJO CLOCK

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
NEW HAVEN "MOUNT VERNON" REVERSE PAINTED MINIATURE BANJO CLOCK, EARLY 20TH C., H 15 3/4":A gold painted case with an eagle finial to the top, over a 3 5/8" painted Arabic hour dial that is signed "The New Haven Clock Co., USA" and "12 Day". The case having pierced brass side attachments encasing two reverse painted glass panels depicting George Washington and Mt. Vernon respectively.

Condition

Please note, DuMouchelles does not guarantee working order or original parts for clocks. The clock makes a ticking sound when moved. Please note, it is not known if this clock is in working order. The dial with multiple hairline cracks emanating from center. With some wear and loss to gold paint throughout. The Mount Vernon panel has been reinforced (MK). The eagle finial is detached. RB 3-3-17