Daniel Herrström was a clockmaker active in Stockholm during the late 18th century, with documented years of activity between 1788 and 1790. He belonged to the generation of artisans who worked in Gustav III’s Sweden—a period marked by cultural flourishing, technological advancement, and a growing interest in science and mechanics.
Herrström primarily manufactured and repaired pocket watches, bracket clocks, and other types of mechanical timepieces—objects that served not only a practical function but also held significant aesthetic and symbolic value.
Timepieces signed D. Herrström, Stockholm from this period are rare, but they testify to a high level of craftsmanship and a strong sense of design. These clocks were often housed in gilt or silver-mounted cases and featured dials made of enamel or engraved brass, in keeping with the neoclassical stylistic ideals of the Gustavian era. The technical precision and artistic expression found in clocks from this time make them important cultural and historical artifacts.