Banjo Wall Clock, 1813-1818
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Simon Willard obtained a United States patent in 1802 for a compact wall timepiece. Willard's clocks were accurate and dependable--and economical to produce. He permitted family, associates, and other manufacturers to make clocks based on his original design. Others copied the style. Banjo clocks, nicknamed for their characteristic shape, remained popular throughout the nineteenth century.
Simon Willard obtained a United States patent in 1802 for a compact wall timepiece. Willard's clocks were accurate and dependable--and economical to produce. He permitted family, associates, and other manufacturers to make clocks based on his original design. Others copied the style. Banjo clocks, nicknamed for their characteristic shape, remained popular throughout the nineteenth century.
Artifact
Banjo clock
Date Made
1813-1818
Creators
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Clockwork
Object ID
29.1126.84
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Gilding (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Steel (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Color
Gold (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 51.5 in
Width: 11.75 in
Length: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
Below hands: WARRANTED BY CURTIS & DUNNING On red ribbon: PATENT
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