William Thompson
Mantel Clock
c. 1795
Physical Qualities
Walnut, brass, iron, glass, 15 x 11 1/4 x 8 in. (38.1 x 28.6 x 20.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Dorothy McIlvain Scott Collection
Object Number
2012.348
The name William Thompson, inscribed on the brass face of this English clock, suggests that the piece was initially sold here in Baltimore. William Thompson was a watch and clockmaker (possibly British trained) who was working in Baltimore from 1795 until his death in 1800. He was briefly in partnership with William Elliott at 55 Gay Street from 1797 until 1798.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2012; Dorothy McIlvain Scott, Baltimore
Inscribed: on the clock face: "Wm. Thompson/BALTIMORE"
Retailer
William Thompson
William Thompson and William Elliot formed a partnership in Baltimore, Maryland. It was located at 55 Gay Street in 1797 and lasted one year until January 25, 1798.
Thompson seems to have been the clockmaker of the two. He may have been British trained and is listed as a watch and clockmaker in Baltimore during the period of 1795 through 1800. It is recorded that he had five apprentices learning the watchmaking trade and one learning clockmaking. He died in 1800.
http://www.delaneyantiqueclocks.com/products/detail/195/Thompson-Elliot-of-Baltimore-Marylandof-Baltimore-Maryland
Meet William Thompson
Thompson seems to have been the clockmaker of the two. He may have been British trained and is listed as a watch and clockmaker in Baltimore during the period of 1795 through 1800. It is recorded that he had five apprentices learning the watchmaking trade and one learning clockmaking. He died in 1800.
http://www.delaneyantiqueclocks.com/products/detail/195/Thompson-Elliot-of-Baltimore-Marylandof-Baltimore-Maryland
