The vase-shaped finial above pierced four-way strap surmount and pierced frets, the 6 ½ in. brass chapter ring, enclosing an engraved centre, signed John Ebsworth, Lothbury, Londini fecit with engraved cross keys and foliate engraving below, centred by the alarm-setting disc and pierced steel hand, the posted frame movement with verge escapement and countwheel strike on a bell and with alarm train, the back with iron loop and two wall spikes, with two brass side doors, with a wooden bracket
37 cm high
John Ebsworth (d. 1699) was apprenticed to Richard Ames and became free in 1665.
See Brian Loomes, Lantern Clocks & Their Makers, Ashbourne 2008, p. 151-153 for virtually identical clocks by Ebsworth.
Condition report
One wooden bracket
One large lead weight for going train. Two Small replacement lead weights and rope for alarm.
The clock is in good condition and was working prior to consignment. The verge and bob are a replacement. Prior to this it was an anchor with long pendulum, as per the cut out and two bridge cock screw holes in top plate. The alarm work is replaced. The steel work is clean. All the square-shaped screw heads on the top plate (for the three bridge cocks and spandrels) all are of the same pattern, so assume replacements. Plate placement pins are replaced. Spandrels possibly replaced. Doors are of an even thickness so likely replaced, though well made and file detailing to corners is good. Waxing to dial chapters is thin and losses in places. All the finials have what appears to be a casting line running vertically up each side. A poor solder repair to the junction of the arm holding the strike detent to the vertical central upright.
