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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Collections of the Darsie-Thomson Families, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lot 339

American Federal Style Parcel Gilt and Mahogany Banjo Clock

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 19th century or early 20th century, surmounted by a brass eagle finial, enameled dial, scrolled brackets, gilt rope turned molding, lower eglomise door with capital building reserve, includes weight, pendulum, and winder, 35 x 10-1/2 x 4-1/4 in.

Condition

eagle finial with wear, small cracks and oxidation, enameled dial with small losses, central door with break in molding along top portion, lower door with losses to painted decoration, lower door does not latch, case with painted repairs and filled areas, other scattered wear from age and use

Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania