Massachusetts , 8 day, weight drive banjo or patent time piece, c1870

Massachusetts , 8 day, weight drive banjo or patent time piece, c1870 This mahogany banjo has been restored. Both tablets are modern. Based on the movement, wood pendulum rod and wood baffle in the case it appears that this was probably a Hatch. The dial appears to be original to the case with paint loss on the edge and the mounting pins. This clock has been altered to appear as an earlier Willard-style clock. It now has a dial with spurious signature of Aaron Willard, Jr., modern decorative tablets, brass bezel, side arms and eagle. The movement and pendulum suggest it was originally converted from an Attleboro-style clock with wood bezel and black and gilt glasses.. The hinge area was reparied when the brass bezel was installed. Ht 33 3/4"