Miniature Lantern Alarm Timepiece by George Langford
LONDON
c. 1755
A nicely proportioned and rare two-handed miniature lantern timepiece with alarm.
The break-arch dial with finely-matted centre, applied silvered chapter ring engraved with Roman numerals and Arabic 5 minutes, silvered alarm setting disc with Arabic numerals to dial centre. Silvered boss in break-arch carrying maker's signature.
The single train, weight-driven movement with verge escapement and short bob pendulum.
A good two-handed timepiece with an excellent alarm.
The clock having 3 1/4" square frame and 5 3/4" high by 4 1/4" wide break-arch dial. The clock stands 9" high to top of bell finial.
Price: SOLD