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A Banjo Clock

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In 1802 Simon Willard (1753-1848) of ...
The Herald-Dispatch

Jean McClelland: Make sure that banjo clock is a Simon Willard clock

At age 90, Massachusetts' Simon Willard finally gave up his clock-making career. During his distinguished 73 years in the profession, he was credited with inventing the innovative American banjo clock ...
Chicago Tribune

Seth Thomas banjo clock decorated with naval scene

Q. I have a banjo clock made by the famous clockmaker Seth Thomas. I remember this clock from my earliest childhood, and it runs perfectly. I would love to know the identity of the ships depicted on ...
PBS

Appraisal: Horace Tifft Banjo Clock, ca. 1840

Appraisal: Horace Tifft Banjo Clock, ca. 1840, from Richmond Hour 3. Watch John A. Delaney's appraisal of this Horace Tifft banjo clock, ca. 1840, in Richmond Hour 3.
southcoasttoday

Clock collectors They do have the time

Collecting vintage clocks or watches isn't about marking time. At least not time as you or I normally think of -- minutes and hours measured by a watch's tick or a grandfather clock's chime. You don't ...