Pistell, William, High St, Winchester, Hants., carver and gilder (1770). Advertised that he was from London. He claimed to be able to carve ‘in Wood or Stone all Sorts of Monuments, Tombs, Head-Stones and Chimney Pieces; and other Ornaments viz., Frames for Looking-Glasses, Pictures, Tables and Chairs; Brackets for Candlesticks, Girandoles etc. in the newest & most modern Taste’. [Reading Mercury, 9 July 1770]