The reverse of the dial has numerous restorers’ scratch marks, those that have been
deciphered are; William Tate June 21 1859 – and then further inscribed on the snail cam
cock William Tate aged 18 1859 & Dec 22nd / 69
The present clock is a quintessential example from the Dutton workshops. The case, with its
heavy - yet balanced mouldings, lovely triple pad top and extra moulding to the rear door is
a textbook Mudge & Dutton product – yet it is also head and shoulders above the quality of
most other London makers of the period. The dial is clear and concise, beautifully engraved
and it retains the original hands. The silvering is now all but disappeared but if re-silvered
it could be instantly bought back to life. The movement, like the case, is just that bit better
than his London competition, thicker brass plates, better quality half deadbeat escapement
and lovely original pendulum with a spring-loaded holdfast catch. Lastly the original double-
ended key is a joy to behold, with ebony handle, slender brass (unusual, normally steel)
shaft and extra pipe – specifically there to be able to adjust the hand in the pendulum
regulation ring.
The partnership between William Dutton and his two sons lasted between 1779 and 1794.
William had three sons; Matthew, who apprenticed to his father in 1771, William, who began
his apprenticeship in 1773 and Thomas who began his in 1776.
After their father’s death in 1794 the sons signed their work firstly Dutton & Sons, London
and soon afterwards Matthew & Thomas Dutton, London.
Dutton’s Clockmaking Heritage
Thomas Tompion
1639-1713
George Graham
1673-1751
Successor to Thomas Tompion
Thomas Mudge William Dutton
1715-1790 1738-1794
Apprentice to George Graham Apprentice to George Graham
Mudge & Dutton
1755-1771

William Dutton
1771-1778
Until Dutton & Sons 1779-1794
Matthew Dutton
Thomas Dutton
Apprenticed to father, free 1778
Apprenticed to father, free 1783
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