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Joshua Wilder, Hingham, MA, Woodfront striking banjo clock, circa 1820

This Joshua Wilder wood-front striking banjo clock, made circa 1820, beautifully represents early American clockmaking. It highlights the elegance of its design and the craftsmanship of its maker, Joshua Wilder, a highly regarded Quaker clockmaker from Hingham, Massachusetts. The mahogany case, featuring a refined leaf-style finial and turned bezel, showcases careful attention to detail. The 9-inch painted iron dial, signed "Joshua Wilder / Hingham," confirms its authenticity. Inside, the brass movement reflects Wilder's commitment to precision, offering an eight-day run time and a rack-and-snail striking mechanism that sounds the hour on a bell. Striking banjo clocks remain rare in today's marketplace because their complex and expensive production limits availability. Unlike standard timepiece versions, these clocks required a more intricate design, making them more costly. Adding a strike train involved an additional weight, increasing the clock's overall heft and raising production costs. The increased weight also made it more likely for the clock to fall off the wall if not adequately secured, further limiting its production. As a result, collectors today highly prize these rare clocks. Joshua Wilder, born in Hingham, Massachusetts, on December 2, 1786, apprenticed with John Bailey Jr. of Hanover, Massachusetts, a fellow Quaker and skilled mechanic. Wilder returned to Hingham in 1807 to establish his own clockmaking business, later becoming a retailer. He continued working in Hingham until he died in 1860 in Scituate. Many Wilder clocks still exist, including a tall clock displayed at the Hingham Library. Paul Foley's book "Willard's Patent Timepieces" discusses wall timepieces and their role in American clockmaking history. Inventory number 223091. Dimensions: Height 33" Width 10" Depth 4"