134.     $200

North Attleboro-style square-bottom banjo, ca. 1850.  A second example (with #133) of the square-bottom banjo; this one also appears to be of North Attleboro origin.  The mahogany case has flat beveled edging and is dark and in need of cleaning.  All three glasses appear to be original, with the original paint, with some chipping, lifting, and fading. The side arms may be replacements and the top finial certainly is.  The dial is new, the hands incorrect replacements, and the lead weight is modern.  There is an old jeweler’s label from Boston inside.  The movement is unsigned and unwilling to run for more than about a minute.  Work will be needed to get this guy up to snuff.  $200-$400.