I am not convinced of this ,but could and would a Cordwainer become a Watch case maker???
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From Wikipedia - "Copperplate refers to the use of inscribed sheets of copper in printing. The engraved or etched sheets of copper are inked and then have paper rolled over them to produce a copy" So, it was just describing the type of printing process he worked with... and therefore the same profession.
Perhaps the father swopped to watch case maker because he wasn't doing so well? Both aren't too dissimilar.
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Hi Val
You don't say what years or where the info comes from. (census / certs)
My first thoughts would be yes.
check my census
1981 census overseas special forces
1991 census saddler
2001 census master harness maker
2011 census (if still alive) decorative leather box maker
I'm still a Master Saddler and Master Harness Make, but enjoy doing decorative work.Malc
OPC for Coleford, Somerset
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A cordwainer makes shoes and other fine articles from soft leather..... So no reason to believe he ever made shoes ;) although he might have done.
Have you tried to find him in any archives from Worshipful Company of Cordwainers? It might be worth seeing where they are? maybe LMA/city of London Archives
my BIL is a corwainer although for some strange reason he calls himself a tanner, he made my son a beautiful bealth for his birthday this year which has a hidden zip all the way around the inside.
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