Antique American Clocks July 2020
35. $350
Waterbury “Willard No. 4” banjo, ca. 1906. This is one of Waterbury’s top-line banjos
in the Willard series. It came in spring- and weight-driven forms; this one is weight-driven, time only. It is 42
inches long with the gilt wooden finial on top. The 8-inch dial is porcelain, signed, and behind a convex glass. The glasses
are original; the tablet shows some losses in the middle but is still very nice. The 8-day movement is signed and running fine. The weight is lead, behind a tin weight shield with a Waterbury pendulum in front. There is a partial label on the back. All in all, this is a nice clock and should keep good time. Waterbury Willards sell for $300-$600.