Daniel Gill 1795
Daniel Gill 1795 in Rye, East Sussex
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Brian Houghton 24 Oct 2018 |
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I think Pitts tax on clocks was the last straw for clock makers and perhaps encouraged Daniel Gill to go into banking, Passing on his clock/ watch business to his son Samuel. I think Samuel Gill concentrated on making watches, silver, and jewelry as I don't know if he actually made any clocks? |
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Brian Houghton 23 Oct 2018 |
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We believe we have Samuel Gills workshop long case clock. |
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Bob Wilcock 15 Oct 2018 |
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Brian, Daniel Gill moved to Rye after Samuel was born & was well established by 1791: "silversmith, clock & watchmaker & agent for Royal Exchange Assurance" per the Universal British Directory. Samuel took over his father's shop in 1810 & moved out of Rye 1817/18. Does anyone know if he continued clock/watchmaking after that date, & if so where? (Incidentally I agree the Bonham's clock is superb - they had a plainer, cheaper one in July.) |
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Brian Houghton 29 Sep 2018 |
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I note that a London dealer has a superb long case clock by Daniel Gill,case made in satinwood. Samuel Gill,Rye was his son who started a watch/ Silversmith business in 1810 and had watches stolen from his shop in 1810. |
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Celia Syversen 15 Oct 2012 |
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What a pity, but thank you anyway! It has happened to me, too - annoying when one has used time and effort! Perhaps the website should post a warning about time limits? [You will be glad to know this update is in the pipeline, thanks, Ed] Hope to hear from you again. Regards |
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Barry Herbert 13 Oct 2012 |
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I wrote a long message about Daniel Gill but when I posted it I had been timed out and lost it all. When I have time I will have to write it again and cut and paste it. |
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René Breck 11 Oct 2012 |
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Hi Celia |
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Celia Syversen 11 Oct 2012 |
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Indeed I am! Wonder what information you have? |
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René Breck 11 Oct 2012 |
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I still have the clock so, yes, I'm still interested. |
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Barry Herbert 11 Oct 2012 |
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Are you still interested in Daniel Gill the clock maker? |
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René Breck 12 Jun 2012 |
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Hi Celia Syversen |
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Celia Syversen 12 Jun 2012 |
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Hei igjen Rene Breck! After writing to you yesterday I found, quite by chance, a picture on: www.antiquesrye.co.uk/Gill_clock_Rye.htm This shows a clock very similar to our own "Daniel" (as we call him) and the caption "circa 1770 SOLD". Wonder whether this is the clock you bought? Vennlig hilsen, Celia Syversen |
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Celia Syversen 11 Jun 2012 |
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Hei Rene Breck! Have only just seen your message. If you look at the heading "Clockmaking family: Gill" you will find some useful information! Vennlig hilsen Celia Syversen |
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René Breck 21 Oct 2010 |
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I'm from Denmark and had just bought a antique longcase clock, made by Daniel Gill, reg. Rye, Sussex 1795.Is there someone who can tell me a litle more about this clock maker? |
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