Provenance

William Wagland (1848-1913) was originally established as a watch and clock maker at 65a Peascod Street, Windsor and latterly at 23 High Street. He held the Royal Warrant for 30 years from 21 September 1877 to maintain the clocks at Windsor Castle. He was a supplier rather than a clockmaker who supplied many continental mantel clocks and English dial clocks to Windsor Castle with the Wagland name on the dial. It was during Queen Victoria’s reign that these more everyday clocks were supplied for the use of the staff. His father, John George Wagland, was State Coachman to Queen Victoria for over 40 years and both his grandfather and great-grandfather were in service in the Royal Household from the time of George III.