Barton Stillman of Burlington, Connecticut and Westerly, Rhode Island.

Barton Stillman was the son of Joseph and Eunice (Stillman) Stillman. His birth date is unknown. His brother Paul was born in 1782 and died in 1810. His Cousin William Stillman is a better-known Clockmaker from the same area. The family was known as a family of inventors. Barton is listed as working in Burlington, Connecticut, in 1790. A tall clock we discovered in 2015 is signed on the snail, "Barton Stillman No. 4. 1814."

Clocks From This Maker

Barton Stillman of Westerly, Rhode Island. Tall case clock dated 1814 and numbered 4. 212098.
Barton Stillman of Westerly, Rhode Island. Tall case clock dated 1814 and numbered 4. 212098.
This is a very pretty tall case clock made by the Westerly, Rhode Island clockmaker Barton Stillman. Barton Stillman was the son of Joseph and Eunice (Stillman) Stillman. His birth date is unknown. His brother Paul was born in 1782 and died in 1810… read more
An inlaid cherry case tall clock attributed to the Stillman family of clockmakers working in Westerly, Rhode Island. 218003
An inlaid cherry case tall clock attributed to the Stillman family of clockmakers working in Westerly, Rhode Island. 218003
    This inlaid cherry-cased example has nice country proportions and a very interesting inlay presentation. This case has been recently refinished and exhibits an excellent warm color. This fine example stands on slightly flared French feet that… read more