John Hall & Co. Manchester

This clock maker was working at 56 King Street between working there at least the 1848 to 1851 Period.

Article from Manchester Guardian - 23rd August 1887:

We regret to announce the death which took place somewhat suddenly on Sunday evening at his residence, Bramhall Lodge, Stockport, in the 84th year of his age, of Mr John Hall, late senior partner in one of the two oldest firms of gold and silver smiths in this city, Messrs John Hall and Co., of King Street. Mr Hall was born in Manchester in 1804. Nearly sixty years ago he commenced business with Mr William Hatfield as a silversmith, watchmaker, and jeweller in their present premises in King-street, the firm being then, and for some years afterwards, known as Messrs Hatfield and Hall. Subsequently, Mr Hall took into partnership Mr William Wilson in the ironmonger business, and the firm, in that department, became known for a time as Messrs Hall and Wilson; ultimately becoming what it is now - Messrs John Hall and Co. The deceased gentleman enjoyed a reputation in Manchester as a gold and silver smith of the very first rank, and before his retirement from business is said to have amassed a large fortune. In acts of private benevolence he was an exceedingly generous giver, both in the neighbourhood of Manchester and of Stockport. He never took any prominent part in public affairs, but was well known as a warm supporter of the Liberal party in politics. For some years Mr Hall had been, in addition to his business in King-street, a partner in the firm of cotton spinners and manufacturers - Messrs. Hall, Poole, and Co., of the Adelphi Mills, Salford. Mr Hall was well known to most of the residents on the Anglesea side of the Menai Straits by his long residence at his picturesque house, Min-y-Garth, near Garth Ferry, midway between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris.

Known published photos or articles:

Clocks magazine

• • April 1994, pp 31, there is a picture of a carriage clock No. 237, with the dial signed ‘ John Hall & Co., Manchester’.

  • October 2001 pp 37 shows a longcase clock signed John Hall & Co of Manchester

Sources

Brian Loomes, Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers, Pub David & Charles 1975 ISBN 0 7153 6917 2

Clocks Magazine, Pub Splat Publishing (www.clocksmagazine.com)