Lot 1293

A MINIATURE BRASS LANTERN CLOCK WITH ONE-IN-PASSING HOUR STRIKE

The dial inscribed Tho. Tompion, London

Estimate: £200 - £400
Hammer price: £2,200
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Of typical form, surmounted by a bell and pierced frets, above 4 1/2in. silvered chapter ring, enclosing an engraved centre inscribed Tho Tompion / London, with silvered alarm disc (decorative only), fitted with a chain fusée movement, anchor escapement and pendulum locking block and nut, perhaps incorporating some earlier elements?

23.5cm high (excluding ebonised plinth)


Condition report

There is a steel winding key.  The left hand door handle is loose. 

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