C.1832, J. L. Dunning or Curtis and Dunning wall regulator.
This is a wonderful mahogany regulator with some provenance. It is pictured in Vermont Watchmakers and Clockmakers, Silversmiths and Jewelers, page 125. A sister clock is pictured in Antiques magazine, December 1923, page 283 (copy inside case) Dunning apprenticed to Lemuel Curtis, 1810-1812, and entered into partnership in 1813, as Curtis and Dunning which lasted until 1832, after which Dunning continued on his own. Our clock has been exhibited at a National convention, dated as 1820, however the example in Antiques magazine is signed only J. L. Dunning, which leads us to believe that this is Dunning's own work. Note unique round movement, flat on bottom to meet seatboard. Also back plate is affixed to rear of case. With Irving Cooperman address stamped inside. Bezel repaired at hinge; overall very good condition; 15 inches iron dial pan; 12 inches chapter re-blacked; height 36 inches
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