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How do I wind a banjo clock?
1 Answer
To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Battle of Lake Erie Banjo Clock
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very attractive Willard style Battle of Lake Erie timepiece or Banjo clock that looks to be made around the early 1900’s.
Category
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Wall Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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 clocks of Willard Design are faithful reproductions of Simon Willard’s “Patent Tim...
Category
20th Century American Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Elmer O. Stennes Weymouth MA Eglomise Girandole Banjo Clock
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful example of a hand made girandole banjo clock by well known Weymouth, Massachusetts clockmaker Elmer O.
Category
20th Century American Federal Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door conc...
Category
Antique 1860s American American Empire Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
$5,200 Sale Price
35% Off
Federal Mahogany Banjo Clock With 2 Eglomise Panels & Eagle Finial C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Federal style banjo clock, crafted from mahogany circa 1860. The clock features the classic form with a circular head, a tapered throat, and a rectangular pendulum box.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
$960 Sale Price
20% Off