Simon Willard Banjo Clock (Roxbury, Mass.)

An exceptional example of an early Simon Willard patent time piece, Roxbury circa 1805-08.

Simon Willard Banjo Clock (Roxbury, Mass.)

Inventory #06004

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Simon Willard Banjo Clock (Roxbury, Mass.)
Simon Willard Banjo Clock (Roxbury, Mass.)
This very fine example of a Simon Willard antique banjo clock in original condition has mahogany cross banded frames with rare original geometric glasses decorated with desirable pink borders. The throat glass is decorated with gilt crosshatching and the lower tablet signed "S. Willard's Patent". The clock retains a rare original carved giltwood eagle finial. The brass movement is of eight day duration and is in fine running condition. The brass movement is of eight day duration and is in fine running condition.

Dimensions

Height overall: 34 1/2"

Pricing

Sold.
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