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What was the banjo clock used for?
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Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
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New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case
Located in San Francisco, CA
New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case
13"W x 4"D x 39.5"H
Category
Vintage 1920s Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Waltham 8 Day Banjo Clock for Shreve Crump and Low, Simon Willard Patent
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of the Waltham “Willard” presentation model weight driven banjo clock. Waltham banjo
Category
20th Century American Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under
Category
Antique 1860s American American Empire Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer having a quality carved walnut
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Rosewood Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century rosewood banjo barometer having a quality rosewood case with a onion shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian More Clocks
Materials
Other
Antique George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany banjo barometer having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III More Clocks
Materials
Mahogany