New Clocks
Banjo Clocks
These magnificent wall clocks, known as banjo clocks, are the finest to be found anywhere, worldwide. They are strictly American in style and design. First developed by Simon Willard in Roxbury, Massachusetts in 1801 and patented the year later, these early pieces of Americana have been prized by museums and collectors for generations. These handmade reproductions are, in every way, equal to the handmade antiques that are so rarely seen today.
Like their predecessors, they are 100% American made in much the same way, by making use of highly skilled artisans and craftsmen coming together to manufacture, with pride, a product of early 19th century quality. This “cottage industry” technique worked well then, and works well with the low volume of banjo clocks made today.
The brass, crank-wind, 8-day, weight driven, pendulum movement is made by clock makers rather than a commercial factory and is remarkably similar to the original 1802 models which are still operating dependably after over 200 years. The glasses are completely hand-painted on the reverse of a glass panel applying paint and gold, exercising the finest art work in this field. The mahogany cabinet is inlaid with satinwood and English oak in a cross-banded effect. The clock is decorated with heavy brass work, measures 42″ long and is available in our clock shop priced at $4,500.00.
Early picture of Mt Vernon with matching top glass.
Boston State House, with matching glass.
Constitution & Guerriere of war of 1812 with matching glass.
Wreath and basket of fruit with matching glass.
