A BRASS STRIKING LANTERN CLOCK

Surmounted by a turned finial and bell with pierced brass four-piece strap, pierced brass frets, 6 in. brass chapter ring with foliate engraved centre, the posted frame  with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell, together with an asscociated bracket

37cm high

One bracket; One weight; One pendulum. 

Pallet bridge a replacement.  Possibly converted from verge to anchor.  Anchor arbour broken and repaired with brass collar.  Top of centre and also back plate drilled to take pallet arbour.  Evidence of modern enlargement.  Two vacant screw holes with location pin holes visible on top plate. Considerable wear to pinion on fly.  Some wear to other pinions.  Apertures for chains in base plate with uneven wear.  Doors likely replacements.