Wall Clock
This is one of nearly two dozen known examples of what is the earliest form of the New England wall clock; of these five are signed by Aaron Willard, the rest by his older brother Simon. This dial is the only one with a date aperture. The design of these clocks provided the basis for later Massachusetts shelf clocks.
Artwork Details
- Title:Wall Clock
- Maker:Aaron Willard (1757–1844)
- Date:1772–82
- Geography:Made in Grafton, Massachusetts, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Mahogany
- Dimensions:23 1/2 x 8 7/8 x 3 in. (59.7 x 22.5 x 7.6 cm)
- Credit Line:The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
- Object Number:30.120.52
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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Aaron Willard (1757–1844)
ca. 1795
Simon Willard (1753–1848)
1775–80
1640–90
1650–1700
1765–90
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