Massachusetts banjo case in need of restoration with an 8 days, weight driven brass movement, c1830.
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12 September 2025
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Empty mahogany case with a brass bezel, side arms, bottom bracket, lower door and other rope molding and pieces missing, There is a metal dial included that does not fit the case. The movement with unusually shaped crutch is complete except for the missing tension spring on the motion works. The tab that holds the pendulum suspension spring is broken off. Pendulum and lead weight present, but no hands. Ht 37"
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Massachusetts banjo case in need of restoration with an 8 days, weight driven brass movement, c1830. Empty mahogany case with a brass bezel, side arms, bottom bracket, lower door and other rope molding and pieces missing, There is a metal dial included that does not fit the case. The movement with unusually shaped crutch is complete except for the missing tension spring on the motion works. The tab that holds the pendulum suspension spring is broken off. Pendulum and lead weight present, but no hands. Ht 37"
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