“A. Bruce, Manchester” Tall Clock ?

[f.webster]

This is where I get the best information about English clock makers.

So, here the dial in question. I call these tall clocks "bell-top ringers" because of the loud bell that it rung on the hour. The best I can make out, this dial says “A. Bruce, Manchester”.

What can be said about this clockmaker and the time his shop was open?

Thanks for your sleuthing assistance.

 

[jmclaugh]

It does look like A Bruce. There is an Alexander Bruce listed in St. Annes Square, an upmarket part of Manchester (born 1823) 1875-d. 1898. Also jeweller in later uears at Chester Rd. Stretford, a less upmarket part of Manchester. Assuming this round dial is from a longcase clock it seems they are uncommon from about 1790 and common 1800-30 or so and less so thereafter.

Most English clocks struck a bell on the top, perhaps they were mostly campanologists.

 

[oldcat61]

What's the rest of the clock look like?