Banjo Clock
Name/Title
Banjo ClockEntry/Object ID
2001.004.014Description
Wall clock or banjo clock with brass finial, metal face, glass cover, eglomise panels, mahogany case, gilt wood plinth.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2001.004.Source or Donor
Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. G. FraserAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. G. Fraser WilsonMade/Created
Artist
Willard, SimonDate made
1815 - 1860Place
City
BostonLocation
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
label inside body panelTranscription
SIMON WILLARD / Banjo ClockNotes
Maker's Mark: labelLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Clock, WallNomenclature Primary Object Term
ClockNomenclature Class
Timekeeping T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Clocks & watchesSearch Terms
ClocksOther Name
Banjo ClockDimensions
Height
42 inWidth
10-1/2 inDepth
3-3/4 inMaterial
Mahogany, Brass, Glass, giltwoodLocation
Location
Building
AR 108Moved By
Jill Beute KovermanDate
September 16, 2004Location
Building
AR 108Category
PermanentCondition
Overall Condition
FairNotes
Eglomise panels are scratched, lower panel broken with old repair using acrylic backing.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Aiken, JosephPerson or Organization
Wilson, AdelePerson or Organization
Wilson, G. FraserRelated Publications
Notes
Wendy Cooper, "Classical Tastes in America: 1800-1840." pg. 149Provenance
Notes
Collected By: Joseph Aiken Last Owner: Joseph Aiken family & descendants Descended in the Joseph Aiken family, through his daughter Serena Aiken who married - Simons, to their son Lucas Simons, who then gave the clock to his daughter Mrs. Adele Petigru Simons Wilson.Exhibitions
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