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Willard Banjo Clock

Antique American Simon Willard & Son 8 Day Banjo Clock Patent Timepiece 1825
Located in Portland, OR
Rare antique American Simon Willard & Son Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Boston
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Antique 1820s American Federal Wall Clocks

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Mahogany

Waltham 8 Day Banjo Clock for Shreve Crump and Low, Simon Willard Patent
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of the Waltham “Willard” presentation model weight driven banjo clock. Waltham banjo
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20th Century American Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Located in Hollywood, SC
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Located in Sharon, MA
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Located in Providence, RI
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By Aaron Willard
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Essex, MA
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By Aaron Willard
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique American Waterbury Willard 8 day Églomisé "Aurora" #3 Banjo Clock, 1908
By Waterbury Clock Co.
Located in Portland, OR
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Located in Essex, MA
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A Federal Gilt Banjo Clock, Aaron Willard, Boston, c. 1820
By Aaron Willard
Located in Providence, RI
one of the most sought after of the classic Banjo clocks. The Willards are probably the most famous
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Aaron Willard Jr. Banjo Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Aaron Willard Jr. Banjo Clock
Aaron Willard Jr. Banjo Clock
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Located in Great Barrington, MA
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Located in Providence, RI
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Willard Banjo Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic willard banjo clock available at 1stDibs. A willard banjo clock — often made from wood, mahogany and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect willard banjo clock — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A willard banjo clock, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made willard banjo clock over the years, but those crafted by American Waltham Watch Co. and Waterbury Clock Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Willard Banjo Clock?

Prices for a willard banjo clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $565 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,844.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Willard Banjo Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Simon Willard invented the banjo clock in Massachusetts, U.S. He received a patent for his curvy wall clock in 1802. Willard came from a family of clock makers active from the mid-18th to mid-19th centuries. On 1stDibs, find a range of banjo clocks.

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