Lot 625

A BRASS STRIKING LANTERN CLOCK

Surmounted by a turned brass finial and bell with four-piece strap, above pierced frets, the 6 ½ in. brass chapter ring with half-hour chevrons, single steel hand, the two train movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell, together with a bracket, 38cm high

Estimate: £200 - £400
Hammer price: £220
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Condition Report:

With associated wooden bracket, four weights, pendulum.  No side doors. No wall pins.

Bell is replaced and too too small for clock.  No evidence of previous verge escapement.  Frets likely replacements.  Square-head screws modern replacements. Wear to pinions especially on the fly wheel.  Top and bottom plates and upright pillars are redder in colour than other elements.  Four small modern brass bolts to going train rope wheel. 


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