Nathaniel Shipman of Norwich, Connecticut.

Nathaniel Shipman was born on May 17, 1764, in Preston, Connecticut. He was the son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Leffingwell) Shipman. In 1777, he apprenticed to the renowned English-born clockmaker Thomas Harland of Norwich. By 1785, Nathaniel had set up his shop in Norwich. At that time, his account books suggest that he was active as a clockmaker and a silversmith. He made dials for his Master, Thomas Harland. He also worked with pewter, glass, jewelry, and watches. He gave up clockmaking in 1796 and became a farmer and an investor in the West India Trade. On October 14, 1794, Nathaniel married Abigail Coit of Peston, CT. Nathaniel died on July 14, 1853, in Norwich.

Clocks From This Maker

Nathaniel Shipman of Norwich, Connecticut. A rare Connecticut tall clock clockmaker. QQ-20.
Nathaniel Shipman of Norwich, Connecticut. A rare Connecticut tall clock clockmaker. QQ-20.
This is a fine Chippendale cherry case tall clock with a silvered brass dial signed "Shipman Norwich." QQ-20. This cherry case tall clock is elevated on four boldly formed Connecticut-style ogee bracket feet that incorporate a double return into… read more