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Joseph Gothard 18-inch Wall Clock

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the 18-inch Joseph Gothard wall clock showing the white dial and brass bezel.
Front view of the 18-inch Joseph Gothard wall clock showing the white dial and brass bezel. — Pendulum of Mayfair via Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Clock · Wall clock
Maker / attribution
Joseph Gothard
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1860
Source-reported place
United Kingdom

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “صفحه ساعت ۱۸ اینچی، سفید رنگ و مدور بوده”
  • “نام «JOS. GOTHARD. BIRMINGHAM.» نیز به وضوح بر روی صفحه درج شده است”
  • “زه شیشه از جنس برنج بوده و مجهز به لولای بزرگ در بخش بالایی (top hinge) است”
  • “قاب ساعت طبق توضیحات منبع از چوب بلوط باکیفیت ساخته شده”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت از نوع فیوزی (fusee) با مدت کارکرد ۸ روز (8 day duration) است”
  • “سوراخ کوک ساعت در زیر مرکز عقربه‌ها بر روی صفحه قابل مشاهده است”
  • “در اسناد منبع به سوابق سرویس اخیر یا وضعیت کارکرد فعلی اشاره‌ای نشده است”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت دیواری عتیقه انگلیسی متعلق به دوره ویکتوریا (حدود سال ۱۸۶۰ میلادی) است”
  • “توسط سازنده‌ای به نام Joseph Gothard در بیرمنگام (Birmingham) ساخته شده است”
  • “نمونه‌ای شاخص از ساعت‌های عمومی یا اداری سبک انگلیسی آن دوران”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific provenance or documented history of this Joseph Gothard clock?
  • Are there known extant examples of clocks by Joseph Gothard in public or private collections to verify manufacturing details?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Joseph Gothard 18-inch Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJoseph Gothard“Joseph Gothard”
OriginBirmingham, England“بیرمنگام (Birmingham)”
Datecirca 1860“حدود سال ۱۸۶۰”
Dial Diameter18 inches“۱۸ اینچی”
MechanismFusee“فیوزی (fusee)”
Duration8 day“8 day duration”
Case MaterialOak“چوب بلوط”
BezelBrass with top hinge“زه شیشه از جنس برنج بوده و مجهز به لولای بزرگ در بخش بالایی (top hinge) است”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • The current functional state of the internal movement and fusee mechanism is unverified
  • Servicing history of the gear train and pendulum is not provided

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Antique Wall Clock by Joseph Gothard – Birmingham C1860

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 47b16a34a3

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