Illus. 356.—Presentation
Clock.
Aaron Willard, Jr., entered his father’s employ in his shop in Boston in 1823, and continued the business for forty years. When one considers that members of this family manufactured clocks for over one hundred years, it does not seem singular that so many clocks are found with the name of Willard upon them.
Occasionally one finds a banjo clock with striking attachment, but they are not common.
Illus. 357.—Willard
Timepiece.
Illustration [356] shows a clock called a presentation or marriage clock. It is owned by Dwight M. Prouty, Esq., of Boston, and it was made for an ancestor of Mr. Prouty, when he was married, as a wedding gift. The decorations are in light colors, pink and blue with gold, very delicate and suitable for a bride. Upon the square glass door, painted above the centre is “S. Willard” and below it “Patent.” The bracket is gilt.
Illustration [357] shows another Willard time-piece, with a mahogany case and gilt mouldings and bracket. Upon the door is painted the battle between the Constitution and Guerrière. The name A. Willard is painted upon the long glass. This clock belongs to Francis H. Bigelow, Esq.
Illus. 358.—Willard
Timepiece, 1802-1810.