However, before dying in 1823, Gatchell had made Waterford Glass once again a partnership with his brothers James and Samuel and son-in-law Joseph Walpole.

As set out by the terms of his will, Jonathon’s son George was to come into the business in 1835, the year of his 21st birthday. Further developments led to George Gatchell making employee George Saunders a partner in the business.