Traditional Wall-Mounted Banjo Clock

This is a wall-mounted timepiece in the classic 'banjo' style, characterized by its circular top, elongated neck, and rectangular base. The case is constructed from a dark-toned wood, likely mahogany or cherry, featuring a polished finish. The circular clock face is protected by a brass-rimmed glass bezel and displays Roman numerals on a cream-colored dial, with decorative black-filigreed hands. The central trunk or 'neck' is adorned with brass side rails (called 'ears') and a reverse-painted glass panel (églomisé) featuring a vertical gold-toned floral motif on a dark blue or black background. The bottom rectangular box contains a larger matching églomisé glass panel with a central laurel or wreath motif. The clock is topped with a turned wood finial and supported by a tiered wooden bracket or 'apron' at the very bottom. Based on the construction and the crispness of the glass printing, this appears to be a high-quality 20th-century reproduction of the 19th-century Federal style popularized by Simon Willard. The condition appears excellent with minor age-appropriate patina on the brass and no visible chips or cracks in the wood or glass panels.

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