John Eldridge

London

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c. 1680
(with later ting-tang fusee movement)

A nice example of an early english lantern clock by the London maker John Eldridge. This clock has been subject to a fusee conversion, probably in the Victorian era, using a high-quality 8-day twin-fusee movement with ting-tang striking, making the clock freestanding and free from chains or rope and pendulum.

The clock keeps excellent time, counting the hours and quarters by ting-tang striking utilising the standard lantern bell with a smaller bell neatly hidden inside. The movement has just undergone a total overhaul to a very high standard including servicing of pinions and bushes where required. The movement has been fully cleaned and polished as can be seen in the photographs. The pendulum and movement are totally contained within the frame of the clock and the pendulum also has its original transit screw, a nice feature often missing.

The frame of this clock is of standard lantern proportions and includes original cross-dolphin frets and 5 original finials. The finely engraved dial plate with tulip design and carrying the maker's signature 'John Eldredg Londini fecit'.

The clock having 5 1/2" square frame, 6 1/8" diameter chapter ring of 1 1/8" width and finely engraved 6 1/8" high dial plate. The clock stands 15" high.

John Eldridge was apprenticed circa 1670 and freed to the Clockmakers Company circa 1678.

Price: SOLD

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