William Cummens of Roxbury, Massachusetts.

William Cummens was born in 1768 and died on April 20, 1834, at the age of 66. He worked in Roxbury as a clockmaker as early as 1789. He was trained by Simon Willard, along with Elnathan Taber, Cummens stayed in Roxbury and worked alongside the Willard clockmaking family for many years. Based on the large number of clocks that have survived, they must have had an excellent relationship with one another. In this Roxbury location, Cummens had direct access to the same suppliers, such as case makers and dial painters, that the Willard family used. As a result, his clocks are nearly identical in form. Cummens was one of the first persons authorized by Simon Willard to manufacture the new Willard Patent Timepiece. Over the past 55-plus years of being in the business of buying and selling clocks, we have owned and sold a substantial number of tall case clocks, Massachusetts shelf clocks, and wall timepieces signed by this important clockmaker.

Clocks From This Maker

William Cummens. Grandfather clock. OO-2. Delaney Clocks.

William Cummens. A clockmaker working in Roxbury, Massachusetts. An inlaid mahogany tall case clock with exceptional (Super model type) proportions. OO-2.

This is a fine inlaid mahogany case tall clock that exhibits excellent narrow proportions and is fitted with a moon phase painted dial signed by the Roxbury, Massachusetts Clockmaker, William Cummens. William Cummens was born in 1768 and died on… read more

Warranted for Mr. Nathaniel Frost. Tall clock made by William Cummens of Roxbury, MA. This example is a giant measuring 108 inches tall. UU-69.

This impressive Boston example exhibits an oversized case that is well-proportioned and incorporates the finest woods. It is constructed by the Boston school of cabinetmakers. This case measures approximately 108 inches tall to the top of the center… read more

William Cummens of Roxbury, Massachusetts. An inlaid mahogany case of the finest proportions and veneers featuring an automated rocking ship dial. Captain George Coggeshall's clock. 219027.

Family history records that this clock was originally owned by Captain George Coggeshall, who eventually became the owner of the ship named the Magnet. Lucy Coggeshall married George Coggeshall. George died in Havana on June 12, 1812, at the at of… read more