132.     $500

David L. Williams banjo, 1840-1871.  Williams was one of the clockmakers of North Attleboro; he worked in partnership with George Hatch and also with Silas Aldrich, making many banjos in the 1860’s.  The hardwood case is just over 32 inches tall with outstanding rosewood graining on all surfaces; at first, I was sure it was a rosewood-veneered case. Note that Williams’ initials are stamped into the front edge of the bottom board, typical for his clocks.  All three glasses are original; the dial glass is held in with what appears to be the original putty, the throat glass may hold the original painting and gilding; the tablet has been nicely repainted but is unsigned.  The original zinc dial has been repainted and is held in place by four screws in the original holes, as was typical for Williams.  The pinned movement is signed “RSJ” and I don’t know who that maker is; if you know please let me know.  Note the slight cutout on the right side of the keyhole of the pendulum. It will run for a while and then stops, so it will need service; I do not know if the movement is original to the clock.  The weight has a wooden plug in the middle so it can be bolted down to the backboard for transport; the weight shield is long gone.  The eagle finial on top may not be original.    $500-$1000.