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The Encyclopedia of Horology

London, Not recorded

Dutton and Company

Partially verified

Maker of catalogued bracket clock, table clock

History

The firm originated as a partnership between Thomas Mudge and William Dutton, who were established as watch and clock makers.

Following this initial partnership, the business expanded under the name Willm. Dutton and Sons. The enterprise operated from premises located at number 148 Fleet Street in London. Individual timepieces, such as a longcase clock dating to approximately 1746, were marked by William Dutton.

The extended history summarises the open references listed under Sources; each statement was checked against the cited passage. Confirm key dates in period documents before relying on them.

Known markings

  • Timepieces produced by the firm were often inscribed with the name of William Dutton.

Serial numbers

No serial-number system for this maker is recorded in the cited references.

Collecting significance

The catalogued pieces listed on this page show the kinds of objects auction houses, dealers and museums attribute to this maker; each attribution is the source's own.

In the object catalogue

2 catalogued objects are recorded under Dutton and Company. Attributions are as given by each source and are not independent authentication.

  • Front view of the Dutton & Co. table clock showing the silvered dial, VR cipher, and burr walnut case.
  • Three-quarter front view of the Dutton & Co bracket timepiece in mahogany case

Sources & references

  1. Collections Online | British Museum, British Museum, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  2. Longcase Clock | Dutton, William | V&A Explore The Collections, Victoria and Albert Museum, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)

Where sources disagree, the disagreement is stated rather than resolved silently.