06/01/2026
Last week, the horological world lost one of the great figures in antiquarian horology Jeremy Evans, the world authority on Thomas Tompion, passed away, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of scholarship and generosity.
Jeremy devoted his life to the study of Thomas Tompion, the father of British clockmaking. His research and publications are, and will remain, the definitive works on the subject for generations to come.
Lewis Walduck, Guild Director and a friend of Jeremy, said: “His name was one of those almost god-like names in the horological world… Yet when I met him, what struck me most was how calm and quiet he was. He was extremely humble, unfailingly kind, and possessed a rather dark sense of humour. With his passing, one of the great figures of antiquarian horology in the modern age has gone, but his name will live on through his work and research.”
Ben Wright, clock dealer and co-author of Thomas Tompion: 300 Years, said: “Jeremy was a kind and generous gentleman, a true friend to me and to so many kindred spirits in our horological world. He will of course be remembered as the world’s foremost expert on Thomas Tompion. His diligent research was unparalleled, as was his unfettered generosity in sharing his astonishing knowledge with collectors and scholars all over the world.”
Jeremy will be greatly missed. The British Watch and Clockmakers’ Guild extends its heartfelt condolences and best wishes to his family and friends.
