Simon Willard (1783-1848), Massachusetts, c. 1770
11 3/4” brass engraved dial. Separate moon phase with moon phase calendar on the disc instead of the dial arch. Separate calendar ring. Engraved corner decorations cut out, with brass backing to give depth appearance. Name "SI'o WILLARD" in block lettering, under numeral XII. Pierced steel hands.
Mahogany case with arch top, blind fretwork and two brass ball finials. Two free standing fluted hood columns and two quarter columns with wood capitals. Fluted waist columns with brass Corinthian capitals. Wide arch top waist door with applied molding. Base panel has applied molding with raised panel in center and double step molded straight bracket feet. Two brass finials replaced.
Clock may have been made from spare parts.
Ht. 90 in 2.96.12
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