C.1835, William Pratt, Boston, Mass., 8-day banjo timepiece, weight driven.
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23 October 2024
Condition: Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in good condition in an old finish with cracks and separations to the bottom door molding. Bottom veneered panel is original, but is warped with losses to the veneer. Throat panel is cracked. Dial door has an age crack. Top of drum has broken out and been glued in. Original signed dial is pretty clean for its age with some loss at the mounting pins. Hands are original. Weight baffle is missing. Movement is held in the case with a center screw. Finial is a replacement. An example of this signature can be found on page 68 of "Willard's Patent Time Pieces by Paul Foley". [don't confuse this maker with Dan'l Pratt, salesman] Ht. 29.75"
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1835, William Pratt, Boston, Mass., 8-day banjo timepiece, weight driven. Condition: Mahogany and mahogany veneered case in good condition in an old finish with cracks and separations to the bottom door molding. Bottom veneered panel is original, but is warped with losses to the veneer. Throat panel is cracked. Dial door has an age crack. Top of drum has broken out and been glued in. Original signed dial is pretty clean for its age with some loss at the mounting pins. Hands are original. Weight baffle is missing. Movement is held in the case with a center screw. Finial is a replacement. An example of this signature can be found on page 68 of "Willard's Patent Time Pieces by Paul Foley". [don't confuse this maker with Dan'l Pratt, salesman] Ht. 29.75"
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