William Morris was a watchmaker born in Bolton in 1827, and he operated from 11 Manor St in Little Bolton. Following his marriage to Mary Howarth a Shop Keeper and Widow, in 1878, he was shown as living, and presumably working, at 84 Bridgman Street in Bolton during 1881.
William Morris of Bolton Victory English Lever Open Faced Silver Pocket Watch. Hallmark Chester 1891. Maker CH. Signed to movement William Morris Bolton No. 15547. Marked Victory to movement.
