Josiah Emery

Josiah Emery (c. 1725-1797) was a watchmaker who improved Thomas Mudge's lever escapement in 1785. One of his watches was presented to Lord Nelson who was wearing it when he was killed by a sniper at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Others were made for George III. [1]

Biography

Josiah Emery was a Geneva watchmaker who set up in England at 33 Cockspur Street, Charing Cross, London. He was made an honorary member of the Guild of Clock Makers. He made good quality cylinder watches and used the pivoted detent escapement. Thomas Mudge invented the lever escapement, and Emery was the first watchmaker to use it and made some improvements.[2]

Examples of his work

  • The Nelson watch [1]
  • The Prince of Wales watch [2]

References

  1. 1 2 Kennedy, Maev (22 June 2018). "Lord Nelson's watch expected to fetch up to £450,000 at Sotheby's". the Guardian. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Bonhams : Josiah Emery, Charing Cross, London. A very fine and historically important open face pocket watch originally owned by George IV as Prince of Wales No.1057, Circa 1785, Case with London Hallmark for 1800". www.bonhams.com. Retrieved 22 June 2018.


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