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eBay Aaron Willard 8 day weight driven (Reproduction) Mass. Shelf Clock by Adolph Amend jr. ca 1968 . This is an exact reproduction of an early Aaron Willard shelf clock in mahogany .Signed and numbered # 5 of 6 made by a group of fine craftsman re ; Adolph Amend jr. (Movement) , George Bizlewicz ( Case) and Lucille Graff ( Glass Painter) . They took great care to measure and record all specifics to duplicate this right down to the last detail. This piece was on of the very first group ( 5 of 6)the Mr. Amend ever made as he went on from these to make many more styles . I've included some paper work I received when I bought this and it is very informative as to how he made this but also helps to authenticate this one or the other 5 as well. It doesn't look new nor 55 for that matter as they managed to make it look the way it should. Select figured mahogany case and the dial isn't stark white as they put a finish on it that looks appropriate for a clean antique dial. It looks much better in person but I've taken a lot of pics in different light to give you an idea of how nice it is.Of course it runs fine and keeps very good time. Delaney Antique Clocks in Townsend ,Ma. had a very fine example of of a Simon Willard Grafton wall clock by Amend and as they only sell the finest antique clocks that says a lot for the quality of his work.This is a part of their knowledge about this maker "Adolf Amend lived and worked in several New Jersey and Connecticut locations. He was a graduate of the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. He was a skilled machinist and applied for patents related to clockwork. From 1939-1951 he was employed by the General Time Corporation in NYC. He then became a member of the Englewood School for Boys until 1975, when he retired to Sherman, CT. During retirement, he volunteered at the Kent School in Kent, CT. He was an early Nation Association of Watch and Clock Collectors member and frequently contributed to the Bulletin. In 1967, he became interested in making authentic copies of several Willard clock movements. His first six clocks were copies of an Aaron Willard shelf clock movement. Later, he also made at least two skeleton clock movements with duplex escapement, and a tall clock is reported. He also made a copy of Simon Willard's Grafton wall clock."Dims are; 35 Inches tall x 13 1/4 inches wide x 6 3/8 ths deep.I do not have a crank key for this but can be bought rather easily .( American # 6 or #7 ) I usually don't buy reproductions but when they are this nice and of this quality, all day long. Any questions please feel free to ask. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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