Description
From roughly 1625, English clockmakers refined the "lantern" form to replace the wrought iron wall clocks that were made on the continent. Earliest clocks used a large balance/verge escapement, although after 1660 most of these were converted to pendulum with anchor. So as you can imagine, this example shows signs of this conversion, and still further evidence of conversion back to balance. From the start, many lanterns had alarms to help the owners in rising for the day, and this one has been fitted with a new (but very well made) dial plate to disguise the absence of the alarm train. Has new rope and weights and retains iron hook and "spurs' for wall hanging. An attractive example; height 16'. Estimate reflects restorations
Record courtesy of R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts