Joyce Whitchurch Tower Clock 1
A scarcely found tower clock made in England by Joyce of Whitchurch. c.1880
A rare find, and in an incredibly time worn distressed appearance. Heavy duty steel dial with numerous stains, losses, cracks and chips - but critically all sound, secure and clean - fitted into the original timber frames. The outline of hand painted makers name can be seen on the dial. The original copper hands have a wonderful verdigris patina and have been fitted to a modern 240v electric mechanism and are now perfectly balanced to keep time accurately.
Thought to have come from a clock tower in Wakefield, however not confirmed.
One of a pair, the other can be seen here.
A scarcely found tower clock made in England by Joyce of Whitchurch. c.1880
A rare find, and in an incredibly time worn distressed appearance. Heavy duty steel dial with numerous stains, losses, cracks and chips - but critically all sound, secure and clean - fitted into the original timber frames. The outline of hand painted makers name can be seen on the dial. The original copper hands have a wonderful verdigris patina and have been fitted to a modern 240v electric mechanism and are now perfectly balanced to keep time accurately.
Thought to have come from a clock tower in Wakefield, however not confirmed.
One of a pair, the other can be seen here.
A scarcely found tower clock made in England by Joyce of Whitchurch. c.1880
A rare find, and in an incredibly time worn distressed appearance. Heavy duty steel dial with numerous stains, losses, cracks and chips - but critically all sound, secure and clean - fitted into the original timber frames. The outline of hand painted makers name can be seen on the dial. The original copper hands have a wonderful verdigris patina and have been fitted to a modern 240v electric mechanism and are now perfectly balanced to keep time accurately.
Thought to have come from a clock tower in Wakefield, however not confirmed.
One of a pair, the other can be seen here.
About the maker
Founded in Shropshire, England J.B Joyce & Co claim to be the oldest clock manufacture in the world with links as far back as 1690. The company started off making longcase clocks where they evolved and were later made famous for their large turret and outdoor clocks which graced local churches and public buildings. As a company, they are still in existence with the much larger Smith of Derby group maintaining their heritage and iconic clocks that remain in public spaces.
Dimensions
Diameter: 870mm
Depth: 70mm
Weight: 15kg
