Samuel Allport of Birmingham - Clockmaker

Samuel Allport of 83 Bull Street, Birmingham. Born in Birmingham, c1788, Allport served his apprenticeship under William Waight of Birmingham from 1802, and went onto become a prolific and well-respected clockmaker, (becoming famous for some of the magnificent grandfather clocks, he made under commission, some of which now reside in England’s larger museums). Later in life, (from c1846), Allport turned his attention to primarily producing fine high-end pocket watches, which he also excelled at.