A Scarce Federal 'Battle of Lexington' Parcel Gilt Mahogany Banjo Clock
Sale 993 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Lots 1-335
Mar 10, 2022
5:00AM ET
Lots 336-681
Mar 11, 2022
5:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$800 -
1,200
Price Realized
$1,000
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Lot Description
A Scarce Federal 'Battle of Lexington' Parcel Gilt Mahogany Banjo Clock
Likely Massachusetts, 19th Century
depicting the Battle of Lexington and inscribed with the Massachusetts state motto: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem ('"By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.")
Height 41 inches.
Height 41 inches.
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