American Silversmiths

Walter Cornell
(1742-1805)
Elizabeth Mott
(1753-1810)
Walter Cornell
(1777-)

 

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Walter Cornell
  • Born: 15 Sep 1777, Portsmouth RI

  General notes:

Clockmaker

  Events in his life were:

  • He worked in 1803-1814 as a clockmaker in Newport RI where he carried on the business of manufacturing “Warranted Watches & Eight-Day Clocks.”
  • He worked after 1814 as a clockmaker in Portsmouth, Bristol, RI
    Judging from advertisements, he expanded his business to include selling jewelry and other goods.

picture
  • Shelf clock, c 1810-1815
    Private Collection



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