Banjo Clock, Made by Aaron Willard, circa 1810
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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
circa 1810
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Creator Notes
Attributed to Aaron Willard, Jr.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Clockwork
Object ID
29.64.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Steel (Alloy)
Color
Brown
White (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 33.5 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
On glass: PATENT
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