Joseph Smith Clockmaker of Barthomley and Chester
Joseph Smith of Barthomley and Chester was a prolific clockmaker in the eighteenth century. Take a look at some of his clocks and read his history.
Joseph Smith of Barthomley and Chester was a prolific clockmaker in the eighteenth century. Take a look at some of his clocks and read his history.
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<strong>Joseph</strong> <strong>Smith</strong>’s turret clocks<br />
Location Date Still working in original<br />
location?<br />
<strong>Chester</strong> Cathedral 1725 Now in a private<br />
collection<br />
St Michael’s Church, Shotwick 1726 Yes<br />
Features <strong>of</strong> interest<br />
Three train ting tang clock<br />
1¼ second pendulum<br />
St Peter’s Church, Little Budworth 1727 Yes Much <strong>of</strong> the original documentation<br />
survives.<br />
Fine small clock in good condition<br />
St Lawrence’s Church, Stoak 1732 Not working when we<br />
Single h<strong>and</strong>er<br />
visited but appears to<br />
be complete<br />
St John’s Church, <strong>Chester</strong> 1746 Replaced Three train movement<br />
Now in a private collection<br />
The ‘Rescued clock’ - Not working.<br />
Three train ting tang clock<br />
In a private collection<br />
St Mary’s Church, Tilston 1750 Yes Fine small clock in good condition.<br />
St Nicholas’ Church, Burton 1751 Yes Single h<strong>and</strong>er<br />
St Mary’s Church, Mucklestone - Yes Much altered<br />
St Alban’s Church, Tattenhall - Yes Maybe <strong>Joseph</strong>/Gabriel(1) <strong>Smith</strong><br />
Poulton Hall 1755 Moved a short distance Still owned by the same family.<br />
Single h<strong>and</strong>er<br />
Adlington Hall 1755 Replaced but safely<br />
All clock parts retained<br />
stored<br />
Pengwern Hall - Not working when we<br />
visited but apparently<br />
Requires some restoration<br />
Single h<strong>and</strong>er<br />
complete<br />
Whitmore Hall - Rusted up Still in original location
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