A mahogany banjo clock with brass fittings featuring a circular clock face over a pendulum colu…

Wall Clock

MakerMark of Aaron Willard (American, active 1780-1823)

Datec. 1815-1820

MediumMahogany, reverse-painted and gilt glass panels, and brass

Dimensions41 × 10 1/16 inches (104.1 × 25.6 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds provided by Michael Greer.

Object numberOT1968.1

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis mahogany banjo clock with brass fittings features an églomisé painting of two ships - one American, one British and the name "HULL" commemorating a famous naval battle of the War of 1812. Captain Isaac Hull of the USS Constitution victorious against the HMS Guerriere.

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