Tool (for clocks) (Watch spring winder)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    Felix Dominy (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1760-1812

  • Materials:

    Dogwood; Iron

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0084.060


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0084.060

Object Name

Tool (for clocks) (Watch spring winder)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Felix Dominy (Possible maker)
2/12/1800-12/20/1868
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.

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Date

1760-1812

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Dogwood; Iron

Dimensions (inches)

3 (H) , 5.7 (L) , 1.1 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

7 (H) , 14.5 (L) , 2.8 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Hummel, Charles F. 1968 With Hammer in Hand: The Dominy Craftsmen of East Hampton, New York.
Published: pg 207, fig 174 B