E O Stennes Banjo Clock

E O Stennes Banjo Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$2400[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Mar 12[/restrict]

A 1971 Elmer O. Stennes Lyre Banjo clock. 8-day weight driven time only movement marked "E O Stennes, Weymouth, Mass. 70" painted metal dial with Roman numerals marked "Elmer O. Stennes, Weymouth, Mass", cast iron weight with Stennes mark. Mahogany case with carved lyre throat and reverse painted glass, marked "14" for the 14th clock made after Stennes was imprisoned, "71" for 1971 and "M. C. I. P." for Massachusetts Correctional Institute, Plymouth, with additional Stennes brand on backboard. This clock is in very good condition without repair and was running when cataloged. 42 1/2" high overall. ESTIMATE $2,000-3,000