an American wall clock with a banjo-shaped case

The banjo clock, or banjo timepiece, is an American wall clock with a banjo-shaped case.

a clock made from (parts of) a banjo

My piece goes a step further as a banjo is actually a clock made from (parts of) a banjo.

these elegant wall clocks

Known today as Banjo clocks, these elegant wall clocks are prized by collectors.

a striking mechanism

The banjo clock normally lacks a striking mechanism and indicates time only by time's hands and dial, for which reason some horologists may insist upon calling time a timepiece rather than a true clock.

one of the most distinctive clock case styles

Originally designed by Simon Willard and patented in 1802; the banjo clock is one of the most distinctive clock case styles.

specialized modern-day grandmother clock designs whose middle section curves out like the shape of a banjo, and

Banjo clocks are specialized modern-day grandmother clock designs whose middle section curves out like the shape of a banjo, and

an extraordinary and unique wood working project

The Banjo Clock Plan is an extraordinary and unique wood working project.

an American invention, celebrated for The banjo clock's innovation and craftsmanship

The banjo clock is an American invention, celebrated for The banjo clock's innovation and craftsmanship.

only by time's hands and , dial for which reason some horologists may insist upon calling time a timepiece rather than a true clock

The banjo clock normally lacks a striking mechanism and indicates time only by time's hands and dial, for which reason some horologists may insist upon calling time a timepiece rather than a true clock.

Patent Timepiece, or "banjo" clocks

Patent Timepiece, or "banjo" clocks Simon Willard invented the Patent Timepiece, later called the "banjo" clock, at Roxbury.

wall clocks

One of the most popular styles of wall clocks of the time, the banjo clock, was first designed by Aaron and Simon Willard in 1802.

This well known clock type

This well known clock type was patented by Simon Willard in 1802 as the “Improved Timepiece” but is more commonly referred to as a “banjo” clock.

the Patent Timepiece

Patent Timepiece, or "banjo" clocks Simon Willard invented the Patent Timepiece, later called the "banjo" clock, at Roxbury.

an 8-day clock

My Sessions Revere banjo clock is an 8-day clock.

improved timepiece

An 'improved timepiece' was invented in 1801 by Simon Willard and is now called the banjo clock.

a quick, easy clock for decorating or as a great gift

Second, the banjo style clock in a thin profile is a quick, easy clock for decorating or as a great gift.

A true American classic in a wonderful blend of art with time, time’s

A true American classic in a wonderful blend of art with time, time’s no wonder banjo clocks are favorites among clock enthusiasts.

a play on words

'Banjo Clock' is a play on words.

with a square case on the bottom that can be clear, or can be painted decoratively

The clock is shaped like a banjo, with a square case on the bottom that can be clear, or can be painted decoratively.

a steel unit construction which is integrally welded with the axle tubes

The Banjo is a steel unit construction which is integrally welded with the axle tubes.