Antique American Clocks                      July 2020

1.         $2500

Elmer Stennes girandole banjo, 1968.  A Stennes girandole is spectacular but I probably don’t need to tell you that.  This 44-inch case is numbered ‘8’ and appears to be dated ‘68’; the reverse glass paintings are marked “M.E.R. 69”.  The 8-day time-only movement is signed and numbered ‘4’.  It is running easily. If you’re looking for a reason to not buy this one (other than the price), there is a bit of discoloring on the eagle finial’s right wing and beak and there is a discolored ball at 5:45.  Horton’s sold one in 2017 for $3275.  $2800-$3200.

 

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