Federal Style Mahogany Banjo Wall Clock "Willard''s Patent"
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RARE AND UNIQUE ONLY ONE FORMER OWNER IN WORKING CONDITION: Federal Style of a Simon Willard Banjo Clock with 8-day brass time-only movement (with pendulum and key) Germany box, gilded metal eagle topped mahogany case, floral and gilt decorated eglomise panels, lower tablet marked "S. Willard's Patent". A beautiful wood case that has all its' original elegance exposed graining to the wood. There are two doors on the front of the clock case, the face and pendulum doors. Both are securely attached to the case. The bezel door latch is in place and operates. 33" high, 10" wide and 4" long, 9 lbs. and 10 oz.
Simon Willard was born in Grafton, Massachusetts, on April 3, 1753. He was the seventh of twelve children born to Benjamin Willard (1716-1775) and Sarah (Brooks) Willard (1717-1775) of Grafton. While living in Grafton, Simon answered the Lexington alarm on April 19, 1775, along with his brothers. It is thought that by 1782 he moved from Grafton and took up residence in Roxbury as a Clockmaker. Simon became a Master Clockmaker as well as an inventor. He is well known for receiving patents for his roasting jack in 1782, his "Improved Timepiece" or Banjo clock in 1802, and an alarm clock patent. In addition, he trained many men to make clocks who became well-known Clockmakers once their apprenticeships were served. Some of them include the brothers Levi and Able Hutchins, Elnathan Taber, William Cummens, Ezekiel Jones and Daniel Munroe. Some of the more notable public clocks Simon built include the clock in the United States Capitol building's Statuary Hall. He also built a clock for the House of Representatives and the U. S. Senate. Simon died on August 30, 1848, at the age of 95.
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As a reminder, all our items came exclusively from private residences in our city Belmont, and adjacent cities such as Concord, Lexington, Weston, and Dover, among others. All pieces are transported directly from the owner's home to our store. Please consider that detail as the price is according to that. Kindly let us know if you have any questions. Thank you,BHB - Belmont Hills Bazaar
Simon Willard was born in Grafton, Massachusetts, on April 3, 1753. He was the seventh of twelve children born to Benjamin Willard (1716-1775) and Sarah (Brooks) Willard (1717-1775) of Grafton. While living in Grafton, Simon answered the Lexington alarm on April 19, 1775, along with his brothers. It is thought that by 1782 he moved from Grafton and took up residence in Roxbury as a Clockmaker. Simon became a Master Clockmaker as well as an inventor. He is well known for receiving patents for his roasting jack in 1782, his "Improved Timepiece" or Banjo clock in 1802, and an alarm clock patent. In addition, he trained many men to make clocks who became well-known Clockmakers once their apprenticeships were served. Some of them include the brothers Levi and Able Hutchins, Elnathan Taber, William Cummens, Ezekiel Jones and Daniel Munroe. Some of the more notable public clocks Simon built include the clock in the United States Capitol building's Statuary Hall. He also built a clock for the House of Representatives and the U. S. Senate. Simon died on August 30, 1848, at the age of 95.
Please see ALL the pictures for details and conditions of the item as they are part of the description.
As a reminder, all our items came exclusively from private residences in our city Belmont, and adjacent cities such as Concord, Lexington, Weston, and Dover, among others. All pieces are transported directly from the owner's home to our store. Please consider that detail as the price is according to that. Kindly let us know if you have any questions. Thank you,BHB - Belmont Hills Bazaar
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