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Artisan who makes and repairs clocks
A clockmaker is an artisan who makes and/or repairs clocks. Since almost all clocks are now factory-made, most modern clockmakers only repair clocks.
Clockmaker
1974 French film
The Clockmaker (French: L'Horloger de Saint-Paul, also known as The Clockmaker of St. Paul and The Watchmaker of St. Paul) is a 1974 French crime drama
The_Clockmaker
English clockmaker (1693–1776)
1693 [O.S. 24 March 1692] – 24 March 1776) was an English joiner and clockmaker who invented the marine chronometer, a long-sought device for solving
John_Harrison
American mass production pioneer (1785–1859)
Seth Thomas (1785 — 1859) was an American clockmaker and a pioneer of mass production at his Seth Thomas Clock Company. Thomas was born in Wolcott, Connecticut
Seth_Thomas_(clockmaker)
2015 musical by Michael Webborn & Daniel Finn
The Clockmaker's Daughter is a musical with music and lyrics by Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn. The musical is set in late 19th-century Ireland, in the
The_Clockmaker's_Daughter
a Cornishman, John Ellicott (-1733), was also a clockmaker and had been admitted to the Clockmakers' Company in 1696. John Ellicott (jnr) conducted business
John_Ellicott_(clockmaker)
Craftsmanship of Black Forest clockmakers dates back to mid of the 17th century. A specialized branch of Black Forest clockmakers are the manufacturers of
Black_Forest_clockmakers
Samuel Watson (fl. c.1635-c.1710), was a horologist (clock and watch maker) who invented the 5 minute repeater, and made the first stopwatch. He made a
Samuel_Watson_(horologist)
Canadian clockmaker (1940–2024)
Raymond Lee Saunders (February 7, 1940 – November 23, 2024) was a Canadian clockmaker who designed and built more than 150 customized clocks that have mainly
Raymond_Saunders_(clockmaker)
German clockmaker and engineer, Rostock, astronomical clock of the St. Nicholas' Church in Stralsund. Mikuláš z Kadaně (1350–1420), Czech clockmaker and
List_of_watchmakers
Argument for the existence of God
The watchmaker analogy or watchmaker argument is a teleological argument, an argument for the existence of God. In broad terms, the watchmaker analogy
Watchmaker_analogy
American clockmaker
an American clockmaker. Hill, a former enslaved person, was the first African American clockmaker and the only African American clockmaker working during
Peter_Hill_(clockmaker)
German locksmith & clockmaker
(also spelled Henle or Hele) (1485–August 1542) was a German locksmith, clockmaker and watchmaker from Nuremberg. He is often credited with inventing the
Peter_Henlein
2019 studio album by Sturgill Simpson
Along" 2:54 4. "A Good Look" 4:01 5. "Make Art Not Friends" 5:51 6. "Best Clockmaker on Mars" 3:54 7. "All Said and Done" 3:58 8. "Last Man Standing" 2:10
Sound & Fury (Sturgill Simpson album)
Sound_&_Fury_(Sturgill_Simpson_album)
Tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock
bonnet), which surrounds and frames the dial, or clock face. The English clockmaker William Clement is credited with developing the form in 1670. Pendulum
Grandfather_clock
English clockmaker and watchmaker
John Jefferys (1701 – 1754) was an English clockmaker and watchmaker. His parents, John and Jane Jefferys, lived in a house called Darbies in the village
John_Jefferys_(clockmaker)
American clockmaker (1670–1746)
1670 – September 11, 1746) was among the most prominent early American clockmakers and among the first makers of scientific instruments in America. He was
Peter_Stretch
Not-for-profit trade association
The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) is a not-for-profit trade association based in the United States that is dedicated to the advancement
American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
American_Watchmakers-Clockmakers_Institute
Museum of the Clockmakers' Company
The Clockmakers' Museum in London, England, is believed to be the oldest collection specifically of clocks and watches in the world. The collection belongs
Clockmakers'_Museum
Danish clockmaker (1872–1945)
Jens Olsen (27 July 1872 – 17 November 1945) was a Danish clockmaker, locksmith and astromechanic who built the world clock located in the Copenhagen City
Jens_Olsen_(clockmaker)
Serbian monk and inventor (fl. 1404)
Lazar (Serbian: Лазар; Russian: Лазарь), also known as Lazar the Serb or Lazar the Hilandarian (fl. 1404), was a Serbian Orthodox monk-scribe and horologist
Lazar_the_Serb
Livery company of the City of London
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers is a London professional association first established under a Royal Charter granted by King Charles I in 1631.
Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Worshipful_Company_of_Clockmakers
Wilhelm Bauer, Vienna (active 1884) President of Vienna Clockmakers Society 1881, and active Clockmaker until late 1920s. Produced Post Office/Official Government
List_of_clock_manufacturers
English clockmaker
Graham, FRS (7 July 1673, maybe 1675 – 16 November 1751) was an English clockmaker, inventor, and geophysicist, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He was
George_Graham_(clockmaker)
British clockmaker
Daniel Quare (1648 or 1649 – 21 March 1724) was an English clockmaker and instrument maker who invented a repeating watch movement in 1680 and a portable
Daniel_Quare
Scottish clockmaker (fl. 1770–1814)
John Smith (fl. 1770–1814) was a clockmaker who lived and worked in Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland. His most famous clock is in the possession of the Duke
John_Smith_(clockmaker)
American clockmaker (1761–1855)
Levi Hutchins (August 17, 1761 – June 13, 1855) was an American clockmaker, and self-proclaimed inventor of the first American alarm clock. Hutchins was
Levi_Hutchins
Short story by Jules Verne
Master Zacharius, or the clockmaker who lost his soul (French: Maître Zacharius ou l'horloger qui avait perdu son âme, tradition genevoise) is an 1854
Master_Zacharius
American Clockmaker and Governor
Thomas Stretch (March 30, 1697 – October 19, 1765) was an American clockmaker, founder and first governor of the Colony in Schuylkill, later known as the
Thomas_Stretch
2000 British docudrama miniseries
written and directed by Charles Sturridge and stars Michael Gambon as clockmaker John Harrison (1693–1776) and Jeremy Irons as horologist Rupert Gould
Longitude_(TV_series)
English clockmaker
John Benson was an English clockmaker who lived and worked in Whitehaven, mainly on brass dial eight-day clocks with rolling moons for the upper market
John_Benson_(clockmaker)
English clockmaker (1639–1713)
Thomas Tompion (1639–1713) was an English clockmaker, watchmaker and mechanician who is still regarded to this day as the "Father of English Clockmaking"
Thomas_Tompion
Genevan watchmaker (1672–1747)
master-clockmaker best known as the father of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He was born in Geneva, the son of Suzanne Cartier (1645–1705) and the master-clockmaker
Isaac_Rousseau
1904 French film
Le Rêve de l'horloger, sold in the United States as The Clockmaker's Dream and in Britain as The Dream of the Clock Maker, is a 1904 French silent trick
The_Clockmaker's_Dream
English clockmaker
Joseph Knibb (1640–1711) was an English clockmaker of the Restoration era. According to author Herbert Cescinsky, a leading authority on English clocks
Joseph_Knibb
British clockmaker
Smith of Derby Group is a clockmaker based in Derby, England founded in 1856. Smith of Derby has been operated continuously under five generations of the
Smith_of_Derby_Group
Artisan who makes and repairs watches
manufacture replacements for many of the parts found in a watch. The term clockmaker refers to an equivalent occupation specializing in clocks. Most practising
Watchmaker
English clockmaker
Roe, also Rowe, (c.1640 – 1718) of Epperstone was one of the earliest clockmakers in Nottinghamshire. He married on 12 August 1660 in Holy Trinity Church
Richard_Roe_(clockmaker)
German clockmaker (1819–1885
in Oels, Silesia – September 17, 1885 in Berchtesgaden) was a German clockmaker and founder of the brand Gustav Becker. Becker learned clockmaking in
Gustav_Becker
successful and survived the turmoils of the French Revolution. It became clockmaker to Napoleon I, his sister Princess Pauline, Mme Mere and the King of Westphalia
Le_Roy_et_fils
Book by Alastair Reynolds
inhabitants of Ruskin-Sartorious. Dreyfus speaks with one of them about the Clockmaker, an alien machine which formerly lived in a Glitter Band research centre
The_Prefect
American clockmaker
Chauncey Jerome (1793–1868) was an American clockmaker and politician in the early 19th century. He made a fortune selling his clocks, and his business
Chauncey_Jerome
Scottish watchmaker and inventor (1733–1814)
Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, at Inverary as an organ builder as well as a clockmaker. After his move to England he continued to work in both fields. The Earl
Alexander_Cumming
Mechanical clock that has been made to tell traditional Japanese time
clockmakers at the start of the isolationist period in Japanese history, which began in 1641. The isolationist period meant that Japanese clockmakers
Japanese_clock
Zimmer 1984 BB1 Louis Zimmer (1888–1970), Belgian amateur astronomer and clockmaker to the King of Belgium MPC · 3064 3065 Sarahill 1984 CV Sarah J. Hill
Meanings of minor-planet names: 3001–4000
Meanings_of_minor-planet_names:_3001–4000
British clockmaker
Benjamin Vulliamy (1747 – 31 December 1811), was a British clockmaker responsible for building the Regulator Clock, which, between 1780 and 1884, was the
Benjamin_Vulliamy
English clockmaker (1695–1734)
Timothy Mason (1695–1734) was a clockmaker based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. Mason was known for constructing longcase clocks with eight-day
Timothy_Mason_(clockmaker)
2017 German science-fiction television series
Recurring Guest H. G. Tannhaus Adult A clockmaker Arnd Klawitter Main Guest Recurring Elder Charlotte's guardian, a clockmaker, lecturer in theoretical physics
Dark_(TV_series)
French magician (1805–1871)
Saint-Gervais-la-Forêt, France Occupations Magician, illusionist, inventor, author, and clockmaker Spouse(s) Josèphe Cecile Houdin (m. 1830; died 1843) Françoise Marguerite
Jean-Eugène_Robert-Houdin
American historical drama television series
However, the patent is declined because Jack lacks membership in any clockmakers' society or guild. Declining a quick profit, Oscar invests more money
The_Gilded_Age_(TV_series)
British clockmaker
clock and pocket watch maker and member of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers active in Wigan, Lancashire. John Alker, son of James Alker, was baptised
John_Alker
Guardian angel in It's a Wonderful Life
Clarence Odbody in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life In-universe information Full name Clarence Odbody, AS2 Occupation Clockmaker Guardian Angel
Clarence_Odbody
Type of mantel clock
clock manufactured in the U.S. from 1818 through 1830s by the American clockmaker Simon Willard, having the dial and works exposed beneath a glass dome
Lighthouse_clock
French clockmaker and painter (1768–1853)
French clockmaker and painter (1768–1853)
Louis_Moinet
English clockmaker and watchmaker
John Tolson (1691–1737) was an important if elusive English clockmaker and watchmaker of the early eighteenth century who, while not particularly remarkable
John_Tolson_(clockmaker)
German clockmaker (1815–1898)
a prestigious Black Forest clockmaker born in Oberbränd (Eisenbach). He was trained by his father, the master clockmaker Vinzenz Beha (1764-1868), in
Johann_Baptist_Beha
Sun, Sister Moon 1972 46th 0 1 Christo's Valley Curtain 1974 46th 0 1 Clockmaker 1971 46th 0 1 Four Stones for Kanemitsu 1973 46th 0 1 Jesus Christ Superstar
List of Academy Award–nominated films
List_of_Academy_Award–nominated_films
Clockwork-driven, life-sized musical silver swan
October 2021, the Bowes Museum hosted a 'Silver Swan Study Week', led by clockmaker-conservator Matthew Read. During the week, visitors were able to watch
Silver_Swan_(automaton)
Scottish novelist and poet (1850–1894)
World's Classics. Parfect, Ralph (2005). "Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Clockmaker" and "The Scientific Ape": Two Unpublished Fables". English Literature
Robert_Louis_Stevenson
Part in mechanical clocks
The lever escapement, invented by the English clockmaker Thomas Mudge in 1754 (albeit first used in 1769), is a type of escapement that is used in almost
Lever_escapement
Fictional character created by Thomas Chandler Haliburton
The twenty-one sketches were published in a collection entitled The Clockmaker or, also known as, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick of Slicksville
Sam_Slick
No. Series Title Release Director Distributor Notes 605 —N/a The Clockmaker's Dog January 1, 1956 Connie Rasinski 20th Century Fox 606 Park Avenue Pussycat
List of Terrytoons animated shorts
List_of_Terrytoons_animated_shorts
British clockmaker (1602–1696)
Edward East (1602–1696) was watchmaker and clockmaker to King Charles I of England. He was a notable horologist who succeeded David Ramsay. East was trained
Edward_East_(clockmaker)
British clockmaker
Woolley or James Wolley (ca.1695 – 22 November 1786) was a watch and clockmaker from Codnor, Derbyshire. He was born ca 1695, the son of Samuel Woolley
James_Woolley_(clockmaker)
Henry Bridges (1697–1754) was a carpenter, showman and clockmaker of Waltham Abbey, England. He was father of James Bridges, architect and engineer. Henry
Henry_Bridges_(clockmaker)
English clockmaker
Ahasuerus Fromanteel (circa 25 February 1607 – circa 31 January 1693) was a clockmaker, the first maker of pendulum clocks in Britain. Fromanteel was baptised
Ahasuerus_Fromanteel
American science writer
expositions of scientific topics. Her books include Longitude, about English clockmaker John Harrison; Galileo's Daughter, about Galileo's daughter Maria Celeste;
Dava_Sobel
American astronomer (1732–1796)
(April 8, 1732 – June 26, 1796) was an American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman, and public
David_Rittenhouse
German clockmaker
(1893–1984) was a clockmaker in Lübeck in northern Germany. Behrens was the son of Paul Behrens sr, who himself had been a clockmaker in Lübeck. Paul Behrens
Paul_Behrens_(clockmaker)
National personification of the United States
the country itself, while Uncle Sam was the government and its power. A clockmaker in an 1849 comedic novel explains "we call...the American public Uncle
Uncle_Sam
and Poland is still under Russian rule. Mainspring Jay Lake A young clockmaker's apprentice, who is visited by the Archangel Gabriel, is told that he
List of alternate history fiction
List_of_alternate_history_fiction
Instrument for measuring, keeping or indicating time
carriage clock with winding key Decorated William Gilbert mantel clock Clockmakers developed their art in various ways. Building smaller clocks was a technical
Clock
Swiss clock and instrument maker (1552–1632)
1632), active primarily at the courts in Kassel and Prague, was a Swiss clockmaker, mathematician, and writer. Burgi was the brother-in-law and adoptive
Jost_Bürgi
Topics referred to by the same term
(1923–1981), New Zealand rugby union player Timothy Mason (clockmaker) (1695–1734), English clockmaker Timothy Mason (historian) (1940–1990), British historian
Tim_Mason
Topics referred to by the same term
Olsen (clockmaker) (1872-1945), Danish clockmaker Jens Olsen's World Clock, astronomical clock which in Copenhagen, Denmark, named after the clockmaker Jens
Jens_Olsen
Dutch clockmaker
Salomon Coster (c. 1620–1659) was a Dutch clockmaker of the Hague, who in 1657 was the first to make a pendulum clock, which had been invented by Dutch
Salomon_Coster
1983 Japanese anime film by Osamu Dezaki
Lieutenant Bob Bragan and three CIA operatives. One of Golgo's contacts, a clockmaker, is murdered by a genetically enhanced supersoldier named Snake. Aided
Golgo_13:_The_Professional
Joseph Smith (b. ca. 1688) was a clockmaker based in Chester in the early part of the 18th century. Joseph was born ca .1688 in Barthomley, the son of
Joseph_Smith_(clockmaker)
Creator god who is no longer involved in the universe
Deus otiosus (Latin for 'inactive god'), and also known as the clockmaker theory, is the belief in a creator god who has entirely withdrawn from governing
Deus_otiosus
1995 popular science book
best-selling book by Dava Sobel about John Harrison, an 18th-century clockmaker who created the first clock (chronometer) sufficiently accurate to be
Longitude_(book)
British actress (born 2002)
Broken Wings Jemima Trust, Prey, Hope Hope Sand Angels Esperanza 2017 Clockmaker Mia Community Service Felicity Tillman [citation needed] Kepler's Dream
Isabella_Blake-Thomas
Frame for a painted or engraved design
and scrolling papery cartouche. The engraved trade card of the London clockmaker Percy Webster shows a vignette of the shop in a scrolling cartouche frame
Cartouche_(design)
British clockmaker (1931–2022)
2022), known as Martin Burgess, was an English horologist and master clockmaker. Born in Yorkshire, Burgess was educated at Gresham's School, Holt, between
Martin_Burgess
Village in Oxfordshire, England
enlarged in the 18th century and rebuilt in 1902. Great Haseley had a clockmaker in the 18th century. Thomas Holloway's dates of birth and death are unknown
Great_Haseley
Scottish watchmaker, clockmaker, and engraver (1729 – 1793)
watchmaker, clockmaker, and engraver. He was briefly followed by his son Thomas Ivory. James Ivory was a very prominent watchmaker and clockmaker in Dundee
James_Ivory_(watchmaker)
British clockmakers
John Player clockmakers was a watch and clockmaking business based in Reading in the 19th century. The business was founded by John Byard Player (May
John_Player_clockmakers
Russian actor MPC · 2480 2481 Bürgi 1977 UQ Jost Bürgi (1552–1632), Swiss clockmaker and maker of scientific instruments, astronomer, and independent inventor
Meanings of minor-planet names: 2001–3000
Meanings_of_minor-planet_names:_2001–3000
Topics referred to by the same term
Potts (1935–2004), American army general William Potts (1809–?), British clockmaker and founder of Potts of Leeds Bill Potts (disambiguation), several people
William_Potts
Turkish author, poet and clockmaker (born 1974)
Şule Gürbüz (born 1974) is a Turkish author, poet and clockmaker who has worked for the Directorate of National Palaces of Turkey since 1997. Her master
Şule_Gürbüz
People that became famous after their death
Became Legends After Their Death". HistorySnob. Retrieved 2026-04-12. "Clockmaker John Harrison vindicated 250 years after 'absurd' claims". The Guardian
List of people who achieved posthumous recognition
List_of_people_who_achieved_posthumous_recognition
Aristocratic republic in Europe (1569–1795)
brickyards. Some major cities were home to craftsmen, jewellers and clockmakers. The majority of industries and trades were concentrated in the Kingdom
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Polish–Lithuanian_Commonwealth
Topics referred to by the same term
the Royal Society, High Sheriff of Dorset John Smith (clockmaker) (1770–1816), Scottish clockmaker John Smith (architect) (1781–1852), Scottish architect
John_Smith
English director and screenwriter
and directed Longitude, based on Dava Sobell's best selling life of the clockmaker John Harrison which won the Banff TV Festival Best Series award, two PAWS
Charles_Sturridge
Czech clockmaker
Mikuláš z Kadaně) (born 1350, Kadaň – died 1419, Prague) was an Imperial clockmaker. With Jan Šindel, Mikuláš designed the oldest part of the Orloj (which
Mikuláš_of_Kadaň
American actor (born 1996)
cast on the HBO series The Gilded Age, playing the role of footman and clockmaker John "Jack" Trotter. Beginning as a recurring role, he was promoted to
Ben_Ahlers
English clockmaker and bell foundry
Gillett & Johnston was a clockmaker and bell foundry based in Croydon, England from 1844 until 1957. Between 1844 and 1950, over 14,000 tower clocks were
Gillett_&_Johnston
Type of fastener
described them as a pin with a handle. In 1903, in the German town of Lychen, clockmaker Johann Kirsten invented flat-headed pins for use with drawings, although
Drawing_pin
London clockmaker
called Catarrón (c. 1670 – (1732-11-18)18 November 1732) was a London clockmaker and maker of musical automata. He was born in Clerkenwell, England, but
Christopher_Pinchbeck
American clockmaker
Isaac Brokaw (9 March 1746 – 16 September 1826) was a clockmaker from New Jersey. Brokaw was born in Raritan in Somerset County, but would leave for Elizabethtown
Isaac_Brokaw
variation, a problem tackled during the 18th century by the English clockmakers John Harrison and George Graham. Following the Scilly naval disaster
History of timekeeping devices
History_of_timekeeping_devices
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