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Clock Makers: M

M.  English & European Clock Makers   Maberly, John.   London. 1718.Clockmakers’ Company. Warden 1735, 36, 37. Master 1738 McCabe,  James.    London. 1779.  Several   members of this  family belonged to Clockmakers’ Company. The firm was founded by James McCabe and his name was retained throughout its existence. He died while Senior Warden, 1811. McCabe, James, 2.…

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Clock Makers: L

L.  English & European Clock Makers   Ladd, Ladd. London. Clock-makers’ Company. 1709. Ladterse, J. George. Aichach. 1730. Lagisse, Pierre. France. 1660. Maker of a round gold watch with enamelled portrait. Laidlaw, Thomas. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1770. In 1781 made Honorary Freeman of Clockmakers’ Company. Laing,  Stamfordham.1790. Lainy, David. London. 1680-90. Lake, Bryan. London. Clock-makers’…

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Clock Makers: K

K.  English & European Clock Makers.   Kanns, John. London. Clock-makers’ Company.    1712. Kassele, Joseph. Augsburg. 1803. Keddon, Daniel. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1717. Kehlhoff, Mary Anne. London.    1840. Kehlhoff, Sophia. London. 1842. Keller, Lorenz. Steppach, Germany.   1770. Keller, Theodore. Steppach, Germany.  1770. Kellet, Thomas. London. 1635. Clockmakers’ Company. Fined 5s. for having a defective watch.…

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Clock Makers: J

J.  English & European Clock Makers Jackeman, Joseph.      London.1680.    “London Bridge.” Jackson,  Interworth. About   1680. Maker of a brass bracket clock, with hour hand only. Jackson,  Edward.    London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1669. Jackson, Edward.   Clockmakers’  Company.  1680. Newington, Surrey. Jackson,    James.     London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1689. Jackson, John. London. Clock-makers’ Company.    1682. Jackson, John. London. 1770-1800. Clockmakers’…

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Clock Makers: I

I.  English & European Clock Makers   Ibell,     Thomas. London.Clockmakers’ Company. 1812. St. John’s Street. Ingram, William. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1730. Ingraham, Thomas. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1695. Ingraham, William. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1730. Ion, John. London. Clock-makers’ Company. 1812-39. Bow Lane, Cheapside. Ireland, Francis. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1668. Ireland, Henry. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1654. Irish,…

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Clock Makers: H

H.  English & European Clock Makers   Haas,  Berne.  1770.Maker of a handsome double-case repousse watch in Proctor collection. Haas,  Davis  S.      Augsburg.1725 Haas,  Johann  J.    Augsburg.I723 Habart, James. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1682. Haberl, P. Johan. Augsburg. 1770-76. Habrecht, Isaac and Josiah. Schaffenhausen. 1570-89. Makers of the second Strasbourg clock. Hackett, Simon. London. 1630-65. Clockmaker’s…

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Clock Makers: G

G. English & European Clock Makers   Gabrier, Charles. London. 1700. On a rich enamelled watch in Bernal collection. May be intended for Cabrier. Gagnebin, D. Chaux-de-Fonds. 1760 or later. Gambell, Thomas. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1656. Gamrod,  G.    Paris.    1640. Ganthony, Richard. London. 1794-1829. Warden 1825, 26, 27.    Master 1828, 29. Ganthony, Richard Pinfold. London.…

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Clock Makers: F

F.  English & European Clock Makers   Facio, Nicholas. Basle. Born 1664, died 1703. A  famous Swiss watchmaker, who died in England. He invented the jewelling of watches. Fage, Edward. London. Admitted to Clockmakers’ Company 1667. Fairbairn, Andrew. Edinburgh. 1807-25. Maker of long-case clocks. Faircloth, Thomas. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1660. Fairman, Thomas Henry. London. Clockmakers’…

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Clock Makers: E

E.  English & European Clock Makers   Eagle, John. London. Clock-makers’ Company.    1690. Earle, Thomas. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1720. Earnshaw, Thomas. London. Born 1740, Died 1829 He lived in High Holboin, and made many improvements in chronometers. In 1781 he used the improved spring detent. In 1802 he made still greater improvement in chronometers by…

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Clock Makers: D

D. English & European Clock Makers  Dainy, John. London. Clock-makers’ Company.    1720. Daleizette, Panrier. Ferney, France.    1770. Dalgleish, John. Edinburgh. 1742-70. Founder of a great business. Dalton, John. London. Clock-makers’ Company. 1788-1828. Red-lion Street. Clerkenwell. Daniel, Robert. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1708. Daniel, Stephen. London. Clockmakers’Company 1698. Daniel, Thomas. Kirklum, England.    1775. Daniell, Edward. London. Clockmakers’…

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