Overview
A classic American banjo-style wall clock featuring a mahogany case, brass side ornaments, and vibrant reverse-painted glass panels.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Waltham 'Perry's Victory' Banjo Clock, c. 1920s
Photo reference
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Story
The Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 was one of the most decisive naval engagements of the War of 1812, and this clock serves as a mechanical monument to that victory.
Maker / Origin
The Waltham Watch Company was the powerhouse of American horology, famous for being the first to mass-produce watches with interchangeable parts—a feat that later inspired Henry Ford's assembly line.
Condition & Value
The reverse-painted tablets appear remarkably intact with no visible 'lifting' or flaking, which is the primary concern for these pieces. Value is driven by the condition of the painted glass panels and the functionality of the Waltham movement.
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