A Very Fine and Rare Federal Giltwood, Brass and Figured Mahogany and Eglomise Paneled Banjo Clock, Works by Curtis Dunning, porbably Burlington, Vermont, circa 1820

Appears to retain its original finial; clock is in untouched condition

In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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A related banjo clock is in the collections of the Concord Museum, Concord, Massachusetts (see David F. Wood, The Concord, Museum: Decorative Arts from a New England Collection, (Concord, MA: The Concord Museum, 1996), no. 45, pp. 106-7).