Joseph N. Dunning of Concord, Massachusetts and Burlington, Vermont.

Joseph N. Dunning was born in Brunswick, Maine, on January 2nd, 1795, and died in Burlington, Vermont, on December 14th, 1841. He was first a journeyman working for Lemuel Curtis in Concord before they formed an informal partnership before 1820. In 1821, they formally advertised their partnership, and both men moved to Burlington, Vermont. It was during this period Burlington was experiencing an economic boom. There, they became two of Vermont's most prolific manufacturers of wall timepieces. They also sold watches and jewelry. In 1832, the partnership dissolved, and Dunning continued to work on his own. He died bankrupt at the age of 46.

For a further discussion on Vermont-made timepieces and the clockmaker Joseph Dunning, please read Paul Foley's book, "Willard's Patent Timepieces."

Clocks From This Maker

Joseph Nye (J.N.) Dunning REGULATOR. Burlington, Vermont. 224092.

This extraordinary wood-front Regulator was made by Joseph Nye (J.N.) Dunning, one of Vermont’s most famous clockmakers. Dunning made this clock during his career in Burlington, Vermont. 224092.

This impressive wall timepiece or regulator is in excellent condition. This example is signed on the dial by the Maker, J. N. Dunning. The renowned Roxbury, Massachusetts clockmaker Simon Willard was the first in America to produce a timepiece… read more

Joseph N. Dunning of Burlington, Vermont. Wall Timepiece. 214092.

Joseph N. Dunning of Burlington, Vermont, made this desirable wall timepiece. This fine example is signed on the large painted iron dial in a script format by the Clockmaker. This case is constructed in New England white pine and has been veneered… read more

Joseph N. Dunning of Burlington, Vermont. Wall timepiece or gallery clock. Weight driven. PP-157.

This is a very interesting weight driven wall gallery clock. It was made by Joseph N. Dunning of Burlington, Vermont. This example is signed on the large painted iron dial in a block format. This case is constructed in New England white pine and… read more

Joseph N. Dunning of Burlington, VT. A girandole wall clock. XXSL-15. Delaney Antique Clocks.

Joseph N. Dunning of Concord, Massachusetts, and Burlington, Vermont. Clockmaker & Silversmith. A girandole wall clock. XXSL-15.

Joseph N. Dunning of Burlington, Vermont, made this very interesting wall timepiece. This example is signed in a script format on the painted iron dial. In 1802, Lemuel Curtis was listed as an apprentice of the Willards working in Boston. In 1811,… read more