Richard Donisthorp | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Clockmaker |
| Years active | circa 1780–1800 |
A Richard Donisthorp 8-day weight-driven long case movement, with date dial
Richard Donisthorp (fl. 1797) was an English clockmaker in Loughborough.[1][2] He used the surname (spelt Donisthorp) as an engraved signature on the clock faces he made, and was a member of the Donisthorp family, who were Leicestershire clockmakers.[3] The name of Donisthorp appears in records also as Donisthorpe.
Detail from the face of the same clock, showing the spelling as 'Donisthorp'
References
- ↑ Daniell, J A. "THE MAKING OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND" (PDF). Leicestershire Archaeological Society. pp. 37–38. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ↑ Auriol Griffith-Jones, MA (Oxon). "The Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society, Cumulated Index to Volumes 21 to 73 inclusive" (PDF). pp. p. 91. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2007.
- ↑ Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd. "Lot 2188: An 18th century oak longcase clock, 28cm square". Invaluable. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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