Within Bob Frishman’s archive of horology-related digital images – nearly 40,000 – are many he will show and discuss relating to clocks and clockmaking in Scotland. These include plates of engravings from Thomas Reid’s 1826 treatise, James Ferguson’s improvements of Ben Franklin’s three-wheel clock, dials of Scottish longcase clocks, Franklin’s 1775 letter to Lord Kames introducing Philadelphia clockmaker Edward Duffield’s son who was in Edinburgh for medical training, old photographic views of public clocks, and an 1814 painting of a domestic interior, with clock, by Sir David Wilkie.

About the Speaker

This talk will be presented by Bob Frishman
Bob Frishman is a Massachusetts horologist, independent scholar, and award-winning author. He writes and lectures about the history, culture, and technology of timekeeping. He has published 150 articles and reviews, and has lectured to more than 180 public audiences. His 2024 biography of a Philadelphia clockmaker was published by the American Philosophical Society. Founder of Bell-Time Clocks in 1992, he has repaired and restored 8,000 mechanical clocks, sold 1,800 vintage timepieces, and is a Liveryman of The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. More information can be found on the Bell-Time Clocks website.

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When: Thursday 24 September, 5pm UK time

Where: Online via Zoom