Bigelow, Kennard & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts.

John Bigelow was born in Westminster, Massachusetts on May 26, 1802. His parents were Luke Bigelow and Asenath (Winship) Bigelow. John was trained as a silversmith and is first listed as doing business in Boston as early as 1824 as John Bigelow & Co. In the early 1830's, he was joined by his brothers Alanson & Abraham O. Bigelow prompting the firm's name to change to Bigelow Bros. & Co. The company expanded its business from jewelry to include high quality clocks, watches and altar silverware. Their merchandise was privately manufactured and sold at their store in Boston. Martin Parry Kennard of Brookline, Massachusetts joined the firm in 1845, which prompted the company to change its name to Bigelow Bros. & Kennard until 1863. From 1863 to 1972 the firm was called Bigelow, Kennard & Co. The store was closed in 1971-72.

Clocks From This Maker

Bigelow, Kennard & Co. of Boston, MA. A three train hall clock. UU-97.

Bigelow, Kennard & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. A three train hall clock. UU-97.

John Bigelow was born in Westminster, Massachusetts, on May 26, 1802. His parents were Luke Bigelow and Asenath (Winship) Bigelow. John was trained as a silversmith and was first listed as doing business in Boston as early as 1824 as John Bigelow… read more

Bigelow, Kennard & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. A three train hall clock or Grandfather clock.

This case is constructed in mahogany and retains an older finish that has been recently rubbed out. It has a super clean and crisp presentation. This case design incorporates numerous carved moldings and architectural patterns as well as a number of… read more

Bigelow, Kennard & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. A boule veneered and brass ormolu inlaid wall clock. VV-119.

This French-made clock was originally retailed by the Boston retail firm of Bigelow, Kennard & Co. sometime in the 1809's. This is a high-quality wall clock that remains in good condition. The case is designed to hang on the wall and is fitted… read more