David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts.

David Wood was born the son of John Wood (1727-1805) and Eunice (Fellows) Wood (1737-1801) in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on July 5, 1766. It is thought that he may have been apprenticed to either Daniel Balch Senior or to one of the members Mulliken family. All of whom were prominent Clockmakers in this region. David advertised in the Essex Journal and New Hampshire Packet on June 13, 1792, that he had set up a shop in Market Square, near Reverend Andrews Meeting House. Three short years later, he married Elizabeth Bird (1769-1846) of Newbury in 1795. It has become evident that David Wood was also a Retailer. In 1806 he advertised that he had for sale "Willard's best Patent Timepieces, for as low as can be purchased in Roxbury." In 1818, he and Abel Moulton, a local silversmith, moved into the shop formerly occupied by Thomas H. Balch. In 1824 he advertised that he had moved on the westerly side of Market Square opposite the Market House. After his wife's death in 1846, he moved to Lexington to live near his son David, who was a merchant in that town.

It has become quite obvious to us that David Wood was a very successful Clockmaker and Retailer of Clocks. Over the last 35 years of being in the business of selling clocks, we have sold many examples of wall, shelf, and tall case clocks bearing this Maker's signature on the dial.

Clocks From This Maker

David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Parkhurst family clock featuring dog-style frets. II-163.

Inside this case is a handwritten note that reads, "Presented / to / ???uel Parkhurst / by his affectionate / uncle / ???? Parkhurst." The Parkhurst family must have been dog lovers. Have a look at the fret pattern on this clock. This country… read more

David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts. A fine tall case clock. 222057

This tall clock case is constructed in cherry and retains an older mellow surface. The case stands on four boldly formed ogee bracket feet. They are tall, shapely, and include a deep return or spur in their design. The feet and the base molding… read more

David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts. A diminutively sized tall clock. 211047.

This is a fine inlaid cherry tall case clock with a lovely painted dial signed by David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts. This clock is a diminutive size. It measures a mere 85.5 inches tall to the top of the finial or 83 inches to the top of the… read more

David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts

This is a fine mahogany case shelf clock with a lovely painted dial signed by David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts. This clock was made circa 1805. This mahogany case is in wonderful color and condition. The case is supported up on applied… read more

David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts. A line inlaid mahogany case tall clock. 212079

This is a fine inlaid mahogany tall case clock with a lovely painted dial signed by David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts. 212079 David Wood of Newburyport, Massachusetts.This is a fine inlaid mahogany tall case clock with a lovely painted dial… read more