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Title: London Clockmakers
Post by: julieann1 on Sunday 22 January 12 15:04 GMT (UK)

Just discovered one of my ancestors, Thomas DeLasalle, was a clockmaker in London in the 1780's.  Found a clock by him in a Bonhams catalogue and a mention in an Old Bailey trial  ;D

Does anyone know if he would have been a member of a Guild or suchlike? And,  if so, ifthere would be records available?

Thanks

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: behindthefrogs on Sunday 22 January 12 23:39 GMT (UK)

He would fairly certainly have ben a member of the Clockmakers' Company, one of the London Guilds.  Its records, which are extensive, are held in Guildhall Library

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: julieann1 on Monday 23 January 12 06:58 GMT (UK)

Thanks  ;D

Found a document on Ancestry concerning his apprenticeship.  Fascinating. Will check out the Guildhall library next time I go to London.

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: copperbeech5 on Monday 30 January 12 17:56 GMT (UK)

De La Salle, Thomas 1780-1818, Brookers Row, Moorfields 1780. 42 St Catherines Tower Hill 1800-18.
De La Salle, James Thomas 1810-47
De La Salle, William Christie 1845-9. 18 Cannon St. succesor to his uncle Jas Thos.
Source 'Britten's Old Clocks and Watches, and their makers'


 As behindthefrogs said, try the Guildhall Library in London

Best wishes,
Copperbeech5

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: aghadowey on Monday 30 January 12 19:07 GMT (UK)

Also a John De La Salle in London 1828 who seems to have been there earlier (1809-1811).
A watchmaker James Delasalle in London before 1780.
Thomas of London 1799-1824 St. Catherine's Stairs (probably same as St. Catherines Tower Hill).

- Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the Wrold volu. 1 & vol. 2

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: julieann1 on Tuesday 31 January 12 06:59 GMT (UK)

 ;D  Thankyou both.  That helps!  Lots of De La Salles and lots with the same forenames, very confusing.
Gradually sorting them out.  (I love a puzzle).

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: bearkat on Tuesday 31 January 12 09:26 GMT (UK)

There are a few results for the name Delasalle on London Lives

http://www.londonlives.org/formPersName.jsp

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: julieann1 on Monday 13 February 12 08:40 GMT (UK)

Thanks.  ;D  Looks like there is some interesting info.  Fab site.

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: grub on Friday 27 July 12 20:23 BST (UK)

Hi julieann
Just a note or two from my Delasalle file.  I am descended from John DLS b ~1780.

1808 London Post Office Annual Directory
De la Salle, Thos, Clock and Watch-maker, 42, St Catherine's

Sun Fire Office (Insurance): 10 Mar 1817, Thomas de Lasalle, 42 St Catherines Street, watchmaker.
On his new dwelling house only situate as aforesaid, a tobacconist but no manufactory therein: Brick and timber:                    60 pounds

Household goods, wearing apparel, printed books and plate therein only
                                    100 pounds

Musical instruments therein only
                                     40 pounds

Stock and utensils and goods in trust Jewels included therein only
                                    100 pounds

Total 300 pounds (special)

There is a photograph on Ancestry Tree of jackyehunt.
Not verified.

From Ancestry.com
London, England, Deaths and Burials, 1813-1980
about Thomas De La Salle
Name: Thomas De La Salle
Record Type: Burial
Estimated Death Date: abt 1840
Burial Date: 2 Feb 1840
Age: 80
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1760
Parish or Poor Law Union: Bermondsey St Mary Magdalene
Borough: Southwark
County: Surrey


Regards, Grub

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: julieann1 on Saturday 28 July 12 08:37 BST (UK)

Hi Grub,  ;D  Thanks for the info.  Great stuff!

Title: Re: London Clockmakers
Post by: 1pds on Saturday 28 July 12 09:07 BST (UK)

There's also the small Clockmakers Museum at the Guildhall - well worth a visit - and it's free entry!  :)  You might even find one of your ancestor's works in there...