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Centre-Swing Lantern

London

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c. 1670 and later

Unsigned lantern clock with verge escapement and centre-swing short pendulum. Now with 'arrow' pendulum bob and wings.

A well-executed timepiece that has been specifically made to sit on a bracket, or within a case. The movement is a traditional London-made through the centre swing crown verge movement. The frame top plate and bottom plate have ornately shaped edges to the front and to the sides. The doors now with finely engraved 'wings' which accommodate the swing of the pendulum.

The clock having 6" square frame, 6 1/2" diameter chapter ring of 1 1/4" width and engraved 6 1/2" high dial plate. Standing 16" high to top of bell finial.

Price: £4,450




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