Federal giltwood banjo clock by Lemuel Curtis Concord, Mass., circa 1810-15 rope-twist presentation case retaining much of original gilt, painted tablets, iron dial and bezel glass. (Dial repainted, finial replaced) H42" W9 7/8" D4" *Note: Three features of this clock are indicative of the craftsmanship of Lemuel Curtis; the cutout at the top of the case to receive the movement, the cutout shape of the brass pendulum hanger and the shape of the brass pendulum tie-down. *Reference: See AMERICAN BANJO CLOCKS by Petrucelli and Sposato.