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Waterbury Willard no 3 Banjo Clock (Hull)

By DG, 9 January, 2009
Description

Waterbury, Willard No. 3.  8-day spring-driven time and strike clock. Tran Duy Ly's book on Waterbury clocks shows an example of this clock for 1906. Waterbury made several banjos in this style, but (in my opinion) this is one of their nicest. The bottom finial came off and is located in lower box (See pix). The top finial should be a ball and spire. After a 1957 Earthquake in SF Cal, I remember my Dad replacing the original with this Eagle. The correct top (and bottom replacement) finial can be found throughout various online clock repair sites. The clock also survived the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake that rattled the SF Bay Area. That shaker caused the pendulum to fall off causing a small chip in the porcelain Waterbury Logo plate which is located in lower box.

This has been in the family for many decades. It is ORIGINAL, and has NOT been refurbished nor is it a reproduction model. My parents owned it long before I was born and I've been winding it for the last fifty years. It is in good operating condition and chimes regularly on the half, and hour. The only indicators this clock has ever been serviced (other than an occasional light oiling) is inscribed inside lower box. Dates are 1/32 and 2/32 proceeded by ETT-Clean followed by a number. I am assuming that was some sort of license or invoice number.

The clock has an 8 ½" porcelain dial and measures 42½ inches in height.

Any and all appraisal feedback is most appreciated.

Thank You for looking.

Category
Clocks
Medium
Mahogony
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
8 1/2" Dial, 42 1/2" Height and 10 1/2 across lower box
Date Period
1906
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
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Lovejoy

16 years 4 months ago

Re: Waterbury Willard no 3 Banjo Clock (Hull)

The early 20th Century Waterbury reproductions of Willard's banjo clock currently sell at auction in the $350.00- $2500.00 range depending on the model and condtion. The average sales range at auction is in the $375.00- 500.00 range.

 

Lovejoy 

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DG

16 years 4 months ago

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Re: Waterbury Willard no 3 Banjo Clock (Hull)

Lovejoy,

 

Thank you providing input, and for taking time to view this post.  

 

DG 

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Anonymous (not verified)

14 years 4 months ago

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Re: Waterbury Willard no 3 Banjo Clock (Hull)

 my name phil i have a clock just like this. the design# 5000 and the serial#802  I would like to know if anyone knows anything about this clock. I thank you for your time

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