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[number 351 ]
351. Decorated and Gilded Banjo
Clock Commemorating the
War of 1812 A ar on Willard,
Boston, Mass., circa 1812
Banjo-shaped case of mahogany,
the front embellished with gilded
rope pattern molding framing
glass panels; the upper panel
exhibiting the national emblem,
American eagle, shield, and stars
arranged as a cartouche and in-
scribed with the word Patent be-
low the eagle; the lower panel,
fronting the pendulum box, show-
ing the action between the frigates
‘Constitution’ and ‘Guerriere’ in
an oval medallion bordered with
maple leaves and dogwood. Brass-
rimmed circular dial inscribed:
AARON WILLARD, BOSTON. Gilded
finial and bracket base. Very
rare. PI eight, 41 inches
Collection of Captain Gesosa
Sampson, Duxbury, Mass.
From Charles Woolsey Lyon,
Inc., New York
Collection of Mrs Howard A.
Wilkinson, New York, 1934
[See illustration]
352. Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany and Bird’s-eye Maple Secretary
American, circa 1800
Upper part fitted with shelves, small drawers, and pigeonholes enclosed
by a pair of glazed doors, the lower part of each filled with a panel of
bird’s-eye maple, the upper part with delicate reeded mullions forming
pointed arches. Lower body containing three beaded long drawers,
above which is a hinged writing flap lined with crimson leather. The
shaped pediment ornamented with two turned wood finials and a gilded
bronze eagle. On reeded short legs; has brass carrying handles.
Equipped with interior lighting. Height, 6 feet 7 inches; width, 42 inches
Collection of G. Winthrop Brown, New York, 1937
[See illustration]
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[number 351 ]
351. Decorated and Gilded Banjo
Clock Commemorating the
War of 1812 A ar on Willard,
Boston, Mass., circa 1812
Banjo-shaped case of mahogany,
the front embellished with gilded
rope pattern molding framing
glass panels; the upper panel
exhibiting the national emblem,
American eagle, shield, and stars
arranged as a cartouche and in-
scribed with the word Patent be-
low the eagle; the lower panel,
fronting the pendulum box, show-
ing the action between the frigates
‘Constitution’ and ‘Guerriere’ in
an oval medallion bordered with
maple leaves and dogwood. Brass-
rimmed circular dial inscribed:
AARON WILLARD, BOSTON. Gilded
finial and bracket base. Very
rare. PI eight, 41 inches
Collection of Captain Gesosa
Sampson, Duxbury, Mass.
From Charles Woolsey Lyon,
Inc., New York
Collection of Mrs Howard A.
Wilkinson, New York, 1934
[See illustration]
352. Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany and Bird’s-eye Maple Secretary
American, circa 1800
Upper part fitted with shelves, small drawers, and pigeonholes enclosed
by a pair of glazed doors, the lower part of each filled with a panel of
bird’s-eye maple, the upper part with delicate reeded mullions forming
pointed arches. Lower body containing three beaded long drawers,
above which is a hinged writing flap lined with crimson leather. The
shaped pediment ornamented with two turned wood finials and a gilded
bronze eagle. On reeded short legs; has brass carrying handles.
Equipped with interior lighting. Height, 6 feet 7 inches; width, 42 inches
Collection of G. Winthrop Brown, New York, 1937
[See illustration]
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