Cowan, James (1754)

Last updated on 16 October 2019

COWAN, JAMES, clock-and watchmaker, B and GB in right of f George Cowan, B and GB, 16 January 1754. One of the most famous Scottish watch-and clockmakers. i(2)

Supplied fine ‘Parliament Clock’ to Sir James Clerk of Penicuik.

1770 May 25

To James Cowan for a kitchen clock£660
To Dto for Cleaning & Mending£3170

iPenicuik Papers

This entry is originally from Dictionary of Edinburgh Wrights and Furniture Makers, 1660-1840.

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