197.     $400

Killam & Co. weight-driven banjo, 1908-1930.  A 33-inch mahogany banjo from an uncommon maker, working out of Pawtucket, R.I.  This clock was marketed by Tilden-Thurber Co., a jewelry store in Providence.  Both glasses were repainted by David Lima in 2014; the convex dial glass is original, as is the signed painted metal dial, with significant yellowing.  The 8-day banjo movement is signed and running, driven by a lead weight.  The tie-down has lost the clip. No label inside or back.  Similar Killam & Co. banjos have sold recently on LiveAuctioneers for $400-$500.  And don’t forget that 23%-26% premium that you won’t pay here.