Banjo Clock (Willard Patent Timepiece)
Aaron Willard's third clock-model was the Banjo clock, which eventually became the factory's mainstream.
The Banjo had been invented by Simon in 1802. It comprised a compacted mechanism in a compact body which could be fastened on a wall. With a not-cheap prize of about $30, it was nevertheless a hit. It became the most famous clock in the early history of the United States.
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