Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 10
- Auction sources
- 7
- Coverage
- 2009-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Schmitt Horan & Co.
Jul 25, 2020
$1,100
Simon Willard, Boston, signed banjo wall clock
View saleHess Fine Art
Nov 20, 2021
$325
Antique Simon Willard Manor Banjo Wall Clock Weight Driven Pendulum
View saleBrunk Auctions
Nov 13, 2010
$4,000
Fine Boston Federal Banjo Clock Simon Willard,
View saleSkinner
Dec 1, 2012
$3,240
Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock Marked Simon Willard & Son, Boston, c. 1825, no. 1709, the painted iron dial with Roman nume
View saleSkinner
Jul 16, 2011
$17,775
Simon Willard & Son Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1825, painted iron dial with Roman numeral...
View saleSkinner
Feb 15, 2009
$130,350
Federal Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Simon Willard, Roxbury, Massachusetts, c. 1805, the mahogany case with crossbanded inlaid fr
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Fontaine's Auction Gallery
Oct 25, 2025
$1,250
Simon Willard & Son Banjo Clock, Boston, Massachusetts
View saleFontaine's Auction Gallery
Nov 16, 2019
$5,000
Attr. Simon Willard 5' Weight Driven Banjo Clock
View saleEldred's
Jul 24, 2024
$14,000
SIMON WILLARD TALL-CASE CLOCK Boston, Circa 1800 Height 88".
View saleTremont Auctions
Apr 12, 2026
$475
Willard School "T" bridge banjo clock with cross banded frames and eagle finial, circa 1815. The patriotic throat panel appears original and lower panel with Hornet Sinking The Peacock is 20th Century. Side arms repla...
View saleIdentification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- banjo wall clock
- Category
- American antique clocks
- Maker
- Simon Willard
- Pattern
- Hornet & Peacock battle scene
- Style
- Federal
- Material
- wood, brass, painted glass
- Technique
- reverse-painted glass tablet
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Era
- 1815-1835
- Motifs
- eagle, naval battle, patriotic iconography
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker Simon Willard, pattern Hornet & Peacock battle scene, form banjo wall clock, material wood, brass, painted glass, origin Boston, Massachusetts.
- American banjo wall clock signed "Simon Willard / Boston," with gilt eagle finial, brass side arms, and a lower painted-glass tablet showing the naval battle scene "Hornet & Peacock."
- This guide is currently supported by 10 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for banjo wall clock.
- Pattern attribution matters because collectors often pay materially different prices for correctly identified Hornet & Peacock battle scene examples.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated Simon Willard examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Wood, Brass, Painted Glass examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $3,620.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified Simon Willard examples usually trade differently from unattributed banjo wall clock listings.
- Federal style cues help separate this group from broader banjo wall clock listings that often dilute market comps.
- Wood, Brass, Painted Glass condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $1,150 to $13,900.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 7 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 10 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 7 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2009-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is a Simon Willard banjo wall clock?
This page is a market guide for identifying a Simon Willard banjo wall clock and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a banjo wall clock?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for Simon Willard banjo wall clock?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $1,150 to $13,900, depending on condition and attribution.
Simon Willard Boston Banjo Clock?
This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "Simon Willard Boston banjo clock" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.
How much is Simon Willard banjo wall clock worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the banjo wall clock topic closely enough for public reference.
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