A History of Simon Willard, Inventor and Clockmaker : Together with Some Account of His Sons His Apprentices and the Workmen Associated with Him, with Brief Notices of Other Clockmakers of the Family Name (Classic Reprint)

John Ware Willard

ISBN 10: 0483896365 / ISBN 13: 9780483896369

Published by Forgotten Books Okt 2018, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Simon Willard, Inventor and Clockmaker : Together with Some Account of His Sons His Apprentices and the Workmen Associated with Him, with Brief Notices of Other Clockmakers of the Family Name (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Okt 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483896365
• ISBN 13: 9780483896369
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 14D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 607 grams

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Synopsis

Dive into the life and clocks of Simon Willard, the famed New England clockmaker and inventor.

This detailed history explores his beginnings, early apprenticeship, and the craft that made his timepieces famous, along with notices about his sons, apprentices, and other family clockmakers. Rich with plates and portraits, it reveals how Simon Willard’s work shaped American clockmaking and the visual art of clock glasses.

This edition presents the story in plain terms, tracing the lineage, the challenges of early American manufacturing, and the evolution of Willard clocks from the first masterworks to later generations. It blends biographical detail with practical context, including notes on clock production, materials, and the artisans who helped decorate and finish these remarkable pieces.

• Biographical sketches of Simon Willard and family members who inherited or shared the craft.
• Descriptions of clocks, mechanisms, and distinctive features that defined Willard timepieces.
• Discussion of associated artisans, such as glass painters and portraitists who contributed to the clocks’ fronts.
• Photographic plates and historical references that illuminate the era and its workmanship.

Ideal for readers interested in early American technology, horology, and the social history of clockmaking in New England. This edition suits both casual history lovers and specialized enthusiasts seeking a grounded, illustrated account.