New Haven Whitney #2 Banjo Clock, 1920-1930, 8-Day, Half Hour Strike.
New Haven Whitney #2 Banjo Clock, Circa 1920-1930, 8-Day, Half-Hour Strike Movement. Eagle Finial, The Middle Panel Has a Picture Of George Washington, The Bottom Panel Has a Picture Of The White House, The New Haven Clock Company Has a Fascinating History! It Traces Its Origins Back To The Early 19th Century, 1817.
The Whitney #2 Banjo Clock Is an Interesting Timepiece with a Distinctive Design
The clock has a banjo-shaped case, which gives it its unique appearance. It stands about 29 inches tall, including the eagle finial. The clock features an unsigned brass 8-day movement with a balance wheel and pin-pallet type. This movement powers the clock and keeps time. The clock face is made of metal and has painted-on numerals. The tablet (the decorative middle panel below the clock face) has a print that appears original. The bottom compartment opens and provides a convenient place to store the winding key, and has a print that appears original. The clock case has a cherry finish.
Item Code - CLO11A141EA
Width: 9 5/8" Height: 29 1/8" Depth: 4" Weight: 2.721 kg
