Joseph Gothard 18-inch Wall Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1860
This Victorian wall clock is attributed to the maker Joseph Gothard of Birmingham, dating to approximately 1860. The timepiece is characterized by a circular dial measuring 18 inches in diameter.
The dial features black Roman numerals and a minute track, signed "JOS. GOTHARD. BIRMINGHAM." across the center. The movement is a fusee mechanism, designed for an eight-day duration. The housing is constructed from oak, featuring a brass bezel secured by a prominent top-mounted hinge. A small door is provided on the lower section of the case for access. Internal condition, including the integrity of the fusee chain and mechanical components, remains undocumented in the provided source material, necessitating independent evaluation by prospective users or technicians regarding the current operational status of the movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1860
- Type
- Wall clock
- Bezel
- Brass with top hinge
- Maker
- Joseph Gothard
- Origin
- Birmingham, England
- Duration
- 8 day
- Mechanism
- Fusee
- Case Material
- Oak
- Dial Diameter
- 18 inches
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Joseph Gothard
Design
- Case and Dial
- The wall clock features an 18-inch diameter circular dial finished in white, displaying black Roman numerals. A detailed minute track is painted around the perimeter, and the maker's mark "JOS. GOTHARD. BIRMINGHAM." is inscribed directly onto the dial surface. The exterior case is manufactured from oak. The frame is circular in form, incorporating a brass bezel secured with a large hinge at the top. A smaller access door is integrated into the lower portion of the wooden case body to provide access to the internal components.
- Visible features
- • Large 18-inch diameter white circular dial with black Roman numerals • Brass bezel fitted with a large top-mounted hinge • Oak case construction with a small access door on the lower body • Central winding hole positioned below the hands
- Movement and Mechanism
- The clock is powered by a fusee movement, a traditional English mechanism designed to regulate the power delivered by the mainspring. The unit provides an eight-day duration of operation on a single winding. A winding aperture is present on the dial, positioned below the center of the hands. As the source does not provide details regarding recent servicing, the internal condition of the fusee chain, gear train, and pendulum assembly remains unknown.
- Provenance and Attribution
- This clock is associated with the Victorian period, specifically originating from circa 1860. It is attributed to the maker Joseph Gothard, based in Birmingham, England. The provided information originates from a catalogue entry documenting the work of the maker in Birmingham.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The current functional state of the internal movement and fusee mechanism is unverified
- Research required: Servicing history of the gear train and pendulum is not provided