London Clockmakers

[julieann1]

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 

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

Thanks

[behindthefrogs]

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

[julieann1]

Thanks 

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

[copperbeech5]

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

[aghadowey]

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

[julieann1]

   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).

[bearkat]

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

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

[julieann1]

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

[grub]

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