Lot Essay
Thomas Knight (1745-1812) was a renowned barometer, clock, watchmaker and silversmith. He owned two farms outside Thaxtead and apparently received several medals and prizes from the Royal Society for different inventions, mainly agricultural.
His memorial stone in Thaxtead churchyard records 'He fell from his horse dead near the common on 14 July 1812, aged 67 years'.
His son, John, succeeded to his business at Thaxtead until his death in about 1835.
His memorial stone in Thaxtead churchyard records 'He fell from his horse dead near the common on 14 July 1812, aged 67 years'.
His son, John, succeeded to his business at Thaxtead until his death in about 1835.