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John Player clockmakers

British clockmakers

John Player clockmakers was a watch and clockmaking business based in Reading in the 19th century. The business was founded by John Byard Player (May 1792 – 11 June 1861) and was maintained on his retirement by his son John Player Junior.2 It ceased to exist in 1875.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1846Founded1
  • HeadquartersReading1

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Broad Street, Reading, looking eastwards, c. 1870
Photo: Henry Taunt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

John Player clockmakers was a watch and clockmaking business based in Reading in the 19th century. The business was founded by John Byard Player (May 1792 – 11 June 1861) and was maintained on his retirement by his son John Player Junior.2

The story

Founded by John Byard Player in 1846.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • clock
  • watch

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1875Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1846Founded Founded1

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