A mahogany fusee dial wall timepiece Joyce, Whitchurch for Robinson and Co., Shrewsbury, late 19th century The four pillar single chain fusee movement with A-shaped plates, anchor escapement and stamped 17403 to backplate, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Joyce to rear and with retailer's signature ROBINSON & Co., THE SQUARE, SHREWSBURY to centre, with steel spade hands within glazed cast brass bezel and turned wooden surround fronting box form case with side doors and pendulum access flap to the curved base, 38cm (15ins) diameter. The firm of J.B. Joyce and Co., Whitchurch, Shropshire can trace its roots back to William Joyce who moved from Cocshutt to Whitchurch in around 1790. The business was passed down subsequent generations with Thomas Joyce moving into the specialist field of turret clock making from 1834. The business continued trading until being sold to Smith of Derby in 1964 who allowed the firm to continue as a subsidiary. Robinson and Co. are a firm of retail jewellers who have traded from 9 The Square, Shrewsbury since the late 19th century. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.
A mahogany fusee dial wall timepiece Joyce, Whitchurch for Robinson and Co., Shrewsbury, late 19th century The four pillar single chain fusee movement with A-shaped plates, anchor escapement and stamped 17403 to backplate, the 12 inch circular white painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Joyce to rear and with retailer's signature ROBINSON & Co., THE SQUARE, SHREWSBURY to centre, with steel spade hands within glazed cast brass bezel and turned wooden surround fronting box form case with side doors and pendulum access flap to the curved base, 38cm (15ins) diameter. The firm of J.B. Joyce and Co., Whitchurch, Shropshire can trace its roots back to William Joyce who moved from Cocshutt to Whitchurch in around 1790. The business was passed down subsequent generations with Thomas Joyce moving into the specialist field of turret clock making from 1834. The business continued trading until being sold to Smith of Derby in 1964 who allowed the firm to continue as a subsidiary. Robinson and Co. are a firm of retail jewellers who have traded from 9 The Square, Shrewsbury since the late 19th century. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.
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