Parkhurst Walnut Banjo Clock

SKU# cw31

PARKHURST WALNUT BANJO CLOCK

Although this is not an exact reproduction, it does represent the primary style of clock crafted by Phineas Parkhurst Quimby.  Commonly known as a "Banjo" clock, the original design was patented by Simon Willard in 1802, which Willard called an "Improved Timepiece".  The Banjo clock was made by most of the New England clockmakers and major clock companies throughout the 1800 and 1900's.  The popularity of the Banjo Clock has never waned and it is still being produced today.  Quite large, this timepiece measures 42 inches tall, 11 inches wide, and 5 ¼ inches deep.  It features:

• A 31-day brass mechanical key-wind movement with brass plates.

• It strikes (counts) out the hours and strikes once on the half hour.

• Solid brass bezel with glass on the top - solid brass side arms on the throat.

• Silk-screened pattern on the throat and bottom glass.

• Solid brass pendulum stick and pendulum bob.

• A winding key and instructions are included.

• Hand-rubbed walnut finish on the clock case.