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An early 18th century winged lantern clock J. Windmills, London
16 December 2015, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £3,125 inc. premium
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An early 18th century winged lantern clock
J. Windmills, London
The bellstrap surmounted by and raised on urn finials between foliate frets, the foremost engraved, over tapered pillars and turned feet, the rear of the case fitted with hoop and spikes, the doors fitted with glazed wings with applied engraved foliate mounts.
The 6.5 inch Roman dial with elaborate fleur-de-lis half hour markers, the centre signed above a foliate engraved border and Tudor Rose alarm setting disc.
The two train weight driven movement with verge escapement to an anchor shaped pendulum mounted between the frames, substantial hammer stop with shaped terminal, alarm mounted to the backplate and countwheel strike to the bell. 39cm (15.25)
The bellstrap surmounted by and raised on urn finials between foliate frets, the foremost engraved, over tapered pillars and turned feet, the rear of the case fitted with hoop and spikes, the doors fitted with glazed wings with applied engraved foliate mounts.
The 6.5 inch Roman dial with elaborate fleur-de-lis half hour markers, the centre signed above a foliate engraved border and Tudor Rose alarm setting disc.
The two train weight driven movement with verge escapement to an anchor shaped pendulum mounted between the frames, substantial hammer stop with shaped terminal, alarm mounted to the backplate and countwheel strike to the bell. 39cm (15.25)
Footnotes
Literature:
H.M. Vehmeyer, Clocks, Their Origin and Development 1320-1880, Snoeck 2004. Item E17.