AN AMERICAN GILTWOOD MAHOGANY AND VERRE ÉGLIOMISÉ BANJO WALL TIMEPIECE
Circa 1815
'Willard Patent Timepiece' by Aaron Willard, Boston, surmounted by a gilt finial, with 7in white painted dial signed Aaron Willard, Boston, the single train movement with anchor escapement, the tapering trunk with verre égliomisé detailed PATENT and giltwood lift-off cover, with descending lead weight, stamped ‘67’ twice to the inside of the frame, above spreading apron and acorn terminal below, 100cm high
| Estimate: | £200 - £300 |
| Hammer price: | £500 |
Simon Willard designed this model of clock around 1802. It became the most famous clock in American history. The Brothers Willard worked in collaboration and are one of the most ingenious early industrialists of the USA. They had local suppliers and maintained a good quality for their clocks.
See the Willard House & Clock Museum https://willardhouse.org/highlights-from-the-collection
CONDITION REPORT
In original unrestored condition. With its pendulum and tapering lead weight but no key. The finial to the top of the case is loose as there is some damage and loss to the circular case where the stepped plinth for the finial sits. Some losses to the reverse-glass-painted decoration panels. A ball finial from the apron is missing.
The reverse of the clock dial with pencil inscription noting when it was cleaned in 1865 (circa). See extra images.