Object Number 1957.0026.409 A- C

Object Name

Tool (for clocks) (Wheel-cutting engine)

Category

Tools

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Nathaniel Dominy IV (Maker)
7/25/1737-10/23/1812
Married Katharine Hallome on June 30, 1753. Children: Mary (d. in infancy) and Anna (twins). 2nd Marriage: Married Hannah Baker on November 28, 157 (or 1759), Children: Jonathan (d. in infancy), Hannah, Mary (d. in infancy), Urania, Leah, Nathaniel V, Phoebe, Clara.

Place of Origin

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

Origin Notes

Probably made in East Hampton

Date

1774-1779

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Iron; Steel; Brass; Wood

Dimensions (inches)

3.7 (H) , 27.6 (L) , 16.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

9.5 (H) , 70 (L) , 42 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements above are for the frame (A). Plate (B)'s measurements are: D: 31.7cm, H: 12.6cm. Plate (C)'s measurements are: D: 30.7cm, H: 7.2cm.

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: p. 169, no. 136.