Richard Donisthorp Explained

Richard Donisthorp
Nationality:English
Occupation:Clockmaker
Years Active:circa 1780–1800

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE MAKING OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND. Daniell, J A . 1 July 2020 . Leicestershire Archaeological Society. 37–38.
  2. Web site: The Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society, Cumulated Index to Volumes 21 to 73 inclusive. Auriol Griffith-Jones, MA (Oxon). 12 January 2007. p. 91. 18 April 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070418052315/http://www.le.ac.uk/ar/adm3/indexpp.pdf. dead.
  3. Web site: Lot 2188: An 18th century oak longcase clock, 28cm square. Invaluable . Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd . 1 July 2020.

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