Boston, unsigned , 8 day, banjo or patent timepiece. Stenciled on the backboard is label that reads: "Henry Willard, Clock Case, Manufacturer, Washington St., Boston". Henry was the son of Aaron Willard, Sr., and half brother to Aaron Willard, Jr. He was trained as a cabinetmaker and provided cases to the Willards and others, c1825. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Boston, unsigned , 8 day, banjo or patent timepiece. Stenciled on the backboard is label that reads: "Henry Willard, Clock Case, Manufacturer, Washington St., Boston". Henry was the son of Aaron Willard, Sr., and half brother to Aaron Willard, Jr. He was trained as a cabinetmaker and provided cases to the Willards and others, c1825.
Brand: Willard, Aaron
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Banjo Willard, Aaron United States auction

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Sale date October 29, 2011

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Maker Willard, Aaron
Type Wall Banjo
Country United States
Price type auction
Date October 29, 2011
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

Mahogany case in very nice condition in an old finish. Original dial plate looks to have been repainted many years ago. Movement originally mounted to back plate with through bolts is now fastened with single screw through the back plate Nice lead weight with the name: "A. W. Conners" stamped in several places. Hands are original. . The tablets are old, but replacements by W. W. Sprague and Co. of Boston, ca. 1905. They are now backed with cardboard. Ht 30"

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