Joseph Rice of Baltimore, Maryland. Clockmaker, watchmaker, silversmith, engraver, and jeweler.

Joseph Rice was born in 1761 and died in 1808. Rice is recorded as a watch and Clockmaker in several Baltimore locations from 1784 through 1801. His first location was on Baltimore Street. In 1785, he moved to Calvert Street, where, for a brief time, he had a partner named Standish Barry. The business moved to Calvert and Water Streets. In 1794, he partnered with Richard Rutter as Rice and Rutter. At that time, they had an apprentice named Robert Conway. Rice moved to Savannah, Georgia, in 1799 and opened a shop on Bryan Street. His brother joined him in 1801. Joseph moved to Augusta, Georgia, in 1802 before returning to Savanah. Joseph died in Savannah in 1808. On February 16, 1788, he married Nancy Gray, the daughter of John Gray. John Gray is listed as a hatter. Rice is also listed as taking on several apprentices during his working years. Joseph Rice had a long career working as a clockmaker and engraver. He was a merchant and sold jewelry, gold, and silver work.

A punch ladle signed by Rice is in the Telfair museum.