Cock, William

Bristol; cabinet and clock case maker, camp writing desk inventor and manufacturer (fl.1816–40)

At Hillgrove St, 1816–17, when clock case making was the main activity.  Between 1818–19 at Bush St, Hillgrove St and 1820–39 at Cock's Buildings, Hillgrove St.  In 1840 at Lower Cheltenham Pl.

Labelled clockcase, c.1830-40, by Cock illus. Regional Furniture (1993) p.97. A brass-bound mahogany folding desk with this maker's label is known.

Sources: DEFM; Jones, ‘An Anthology of Regional Furniture with Maker’s Identification’, Regional Furniture (1993).