A rare variation made to strike the hours. Half round mahogany frames and bezel, figured mahogany panels, one piece mahogany backboard, iron dial signed “A. Willard Jr., Boston” with barbed arrow hands. This case never had sidearms.
Recoil escapement, butterfly bridge, alternate train, three pillars; small, shaped keystone, mounted with one rear center screw. Plates with rounded tops; the internal bell is mounted above movement, and fabric covered .75-inch round sound holes drilled through backboard.
Item Date: Circa 1830
Measurement: Height: 32.5"; width: 10"; depth: 4"
Material: Mahogany, brass movement, iron dial, lead weights, gilt wood finials.
Item Condition: Very good, throat and door panels are replaced.
Literature: This clock is shown and discussed in "Willard's Patent Time Pieces - A History Of The Weight Driven Banjo Clock 1800-1900" by Paul J. Foley; Chapter 21 / Striking Banjos; pp. 149, figs. 347 and 348; page 150, fig. 350.
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SKU 449-53
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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