NAWCC Chapter 135 Zoom meeting: Evolution of Willard's Patent Time Piece
Sun, Aug 17
|Zoom Meeting
In 1803, Simon Willard received a patent for his new Time Piece. Over time, case variants evolved and after the patent expired other makers began producing them. As competition from Connecticut Shelf clocks increased case style and reverse painted glasses became simpler to reduce the cost.
Time & Location
Aug 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
Zoom Meeting
About the event
NAWCC Chapter 135 Zoom meeting: Evolution of Willard's Patent Time Piece with Andy Dervan
Hosted by Chapter 135 Mt. Rainier
August 17, 2025 @ 1PM PDT
ONLINE ONLY
UNITED STATES
Meeting ID: 869 7585 6053
Passcode: 405950
In 1803, Simon Willard received a patent for his new Time Piece. Over time, case variants evolved and after the patent expired other makers began producing them. As competition from Connecticut Shelf clocks increased case style and reverse painted glasses became simpler to reduce the cost. Production continued into 1880s.
Reproductions began in the early 20th century and continue today.
Bio: Andy Dervan is a longtime NAWCC member and a respected horological researcher, author, and presenter. He has published numerous articles on clock and watch history and regularly lectures for NAWCC chapters and events.