Tool (for clocks) (Pendulum spring blueing tool)

Museum Object Number 1957.0084.066

Object Name

Tool (for clocks) (Pendulum spring blueing tool)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Felix Dominy (Artist)

Creator Notes

Son of Nathaniel V. Married Phebe Miller on October 28, 1826. Children: Nathaniel VII (This is correct, the seventh. The family does not have a Nathaniel VI), Jerusha, Mary, Arthur, Edmond.

Date of Birth

2/12/1800

Date of Death

12/20/1868

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1817-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; underside of bottom arm; "T" incised

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Iron; Brass

Dimensions (inches)

0.6 (H) , 7.8 (L) , 1.25 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

1.5 (H) , 19.7 (L) , 3.18 (Diam)

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
• Published: pg 190-91, fig 156
[Book] Crom, Theodore. Horological Shop Tools 1700 - 1900.
• Similar to illustrated example: pg 199 fig