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A William III brass lantern clock James Gray, Shaston (Shaftesbury), circa 1695 The posted bell striking movement with verge escapement and pendulum swinging outside the frame to the rear, the dial signed James Gray Shaston above unusual engraved decoration with large tulip buds issuing from a twin scroll handled planter, with pierced brass hand within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised trident half hour markers and with leafy infill to angles, the frame with one-piece column turned corner posts beneath dolphin engraved and pierced frets, integral vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, with hanging hoop to rear and on ball feet, (lacking side doors and backplate), 38cm (15ins) high; with an oak and brass wall bracket with female mask and scroll cast supports. James Gray of Shaftesbury in Dorset is recorded in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers as working around the turn of the 18th century. Loomes illustrates a similar example to the current lot (page 203 fig. 12.25) and notes that the integral pillar castings, brass hand and primitive but bold `flowers in a vase` engraved decoration to dial centre indicate a Bristol influence, with the engraving perhaps being a naive interpretation of decoration seen on examples by John London. The example illustrated by Loomes differs from the current lot in that it has an anchor escapement, sword-hilt half hour markers to the chapter ring and lion and unicorn pattern fets. These differences suggest that the current lot is a little earlier than the one illustrated in Loomes, indeed the trident half hour markers in particular are much more akin to 17th century practice, hence it is probably safe to suggest that the current lot predates 1700. A third example, which is almost identical to the current lot, is illustrated in Hana, W.F.J. English Lantern Clocks page 88 (plate 42) where it is wrongly identified as a `lantern clock made in Scotland`.

A fine and well documented William and Mary brass lantern clock Thomas Veale, Chew Magna, dated (16)92 The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with verge escapement and short bob pendulum swinging outside the frame to the rear, the dial with central vestigial alarm disc concealing an area of practice engraving with initials TV above 92 and further inscribed Clean`d Feb. 19, `3, `94 within symmetrical foliate tulip engraved infill and with pierced brass hand within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers, the angles engraved with bands of concentric brickwork, the `Bristol` frame with one-piece column turned corner posts beneath lion and unicorn armorial engraved and pierced frets, integral multi-knopped tall vase-and-cover turned finials and domed bell bearer, with brass side doors, iron backplate and hanging hoop above spurs to rear, on tall disc-knopped ball feet, 40cm (15.75ins) high. Thomas Veale`s dates are collated in Loomes Brian Lantern Clocks & Their Makers page 307 where it is noted that; - `Bellchambers records his freedom at Bristol in 1652. Moore records him as being of Bristol in 1660 when he was a bondsman to a marriage. George White records his marriage at Chew Magna 1656 to Charity Plaister. He was working to at least 1697. He left sons John and James, but no clocks are yet recorded by them`. The current lot utilises frame castings that were favoured by the Chew Valley school of clockmakers with the earliest surviving dated example made by Edward Webb of Chew Stoke in 1676 (private collection). Several other clocks by Webb are known with dates ranging from 1678-93, with all of the documented examples sharing the same frame castings. These castings were also used by Edward Bilbie of Chew Stoke (who is believed to have succeeded Edward Webb in around 1695) for his earlier lantern clocks, long after Bristol makers had tended to opt for castings more closely related to London work of the period. The on-going use of this pattern of frame suggests that they were cast locally, perhaps initially by Edward Webb at his foundry in Chew Stoke (which was just over a mile from Thomas Veale`s home at Denny Farm, Chew Magna), then by the Bilbie family after Webb`s death in 1694. Of Thomas Veale five lantern clocks are documented, with all but one dated and made within the timespan 1692-7. All these examples share the same basic frame castings and are signed with the initials TV either behind the alarm disc or chapter ring. These examples can be found and compared in the following sources; White, George English Lantern Clocks page 230 fig. V/35 (undated example), page 231 figs. V/36 (the current lot) and V/38 (dated `97 -detail of dial only). Bruce, Bill and Hooper, John EARLY ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS 1615-1700 page 50 (dated 1692). Darken, Jeff and Hooper John English 30 Hour Clocks page 92 figs. 2/66 and 2/67 (dated `95). All of the four dated examples share similar engraving executed with scrolling foliage issuing from a central point at the base of the dial centre, continuing symmetrically around the alarm disc and terminating with a central flowerhead motif at the top. The angles are decorated with the same concentric brickwork infill. The undated example (White, George English Lantern Clocks page 230 fig. V/35) departs a little from the above similarities by incorporating larger more abstract scroll-work towards the lower margin of the dial centre and terminates with a female mask at twelve o`clock. It is perhaps interesting to compare this example with those made by Edward Webb during the 1680`s which tend exhibit the same basic design within the engraving; which was strongly influenced by the work of Thomas Brown of Bristol during the 1650`s (see White, George English Lantern Clocks page 232). From this observation it would be perhaps reasonable to suggest that the undated example is probably the earliest surviving example of his work and may pre-date 1680. The current lot also exhibits an unusual insight into clock ownership during the 17th century. The dial centre is inscribed clean`d Feb.19, `3, `94 indicating that it was common practice at this time to send a clock back to the maker for cleaning on an annual basis. This detail adds yet further interest to what is a fine and original well documented example of a 17th century Chew Valley lantern clock.

A Fine Charles II brass lantern clock Thomas Wheeler, London, circa 1685 The posted countwheel bell-striking movement now converted to anchor escapement with long pendulum, the dial engraved with continuous band of scrolling flowering tulip foliage around vacant centre formerly fitted with an alarm disc, with original iron hand and applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and leafy infill to angles, the standard London third period `Lothbury` frame with column turned corner posts beneath engraved and pierced dolphin pattern frets signed Tho: Wheeler neare ye french Church to lower front margin between vase turned finials and with domed bell bearer above, the sides with original plain brass side doors, on turned ball feet, (alarm removed), 40cm (15.75ins) high; with a later oak wall bracket. Provenance: Purchased by the vendor from Philips Fine Art Auctioneers in 1978 having belonged to the former owner for around 40 years. Illustrated in Cescinky, Herbert & Webster, Malcolm R. English Domestic clocks page 61 (fig. 36) where it is described as being in the possession of Percival Griffiths Esq. Thomas Wheeler is recorded in Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & Their Makers as apprenticed in 1648 to Nicholas Coxeter and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers` Company in 1656. He became Assistant from 1674, Warden from 1680 and was appointed Master in 1684. His last record of attendance was in 1694 and is thought to have died between 1695 and 1701, when his widow received charity from the Company. The introduction of the verge escapement with short bob pendulum to lantern clocks presented difficulties to makers with regards to the positioning of the alarm mechanism. Traditionally, on balance wheel clocks, the alarm was placed to the rear on the outside of the backplate. However on a pendulum clock this position is likely to conflict with the preferred position of the pendulum. One solution to the problem was to relocate the pendulum within the frame, either at the rear or between the trains in the centre of the movement; with latter being the option preferred by many London makers during the 1680`s including John Ebsworth, Richard Ames as well as Thomas Wheeler. Another option was to relocate the alarm within the frame to the rear, this solution was preferred by West Country makers such as Edward Webb of Chew Stoke. The current lot, however, takes a novel approach with alarm being originally mounted halfway through the backplate, with the pulley positioned within the frame (holes for the lines to exit are still visible in the bottom plate) and the crownwheel and hammer assembly positioned outside. The alarm would have been fitted on a pivot post fitted to a curved iron bridge which would have been riveted to the backplate. The current lot has a relatively early and neat conversion to anchor escapement but with an unusually large escape wheel of 52 teeth, pallets spanning 12 teeth, and pendulum with effective length of 46.5 inches. This layout results in a pendulum beating slower than a standard seconds period pendulum and with very small amplitude. The most logical reason for this unusual arrangement is that the clock was to be housed in a tall narrow `longcase` at the time of conversion, this would also probably account for the hanging hoop and spurs being removed at that time.

A William and Mary brass lantern clock With signatures for both Thomas Colpeas, and John Maer, Richmond, circa 1690 The posted countwheel bell-striking movement with verge escapement and pendulum swinging within the frame of the clock between the trains, the dial engraved with script Tho: Colpeas towards the upper margin of the dial centre and with flowering tulip scrolling infill beneath, the centre with alarm disc and original iron hand within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and engraved John Maer, Richmond to lower edge, the standard London third period `Lothbury` frame with column turned corner posts beneath foliate engraved and pierced frets, vase turned finials and domed bell bearer, the sides with plain brass side doors, the rear with iron hanging hoop and spurs fitted to the iron backplate, on turned ball feet, (alarm removed), 39.5cm (15.5ins) high. The current lot is an almost textbook example of a `third period` London made lantern clock with classic `Lothbury` pattern frame and pendulum swinging between the trains. Both signatures, however, do not appear to be recorded as makers working in the London area at this time. Thomas Colpeas is apparently unrecorded and a John Ma(y)ers is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Richmond, Yorkshire, circa 1770. The most likely explanation for the probable discrepancies with these names is that the current lot was possibly bought-in/ordered from a London maker for retail locally (Yorkshire perhaps) by Thomas Colpeas in around 1690 (see White, George English Lantern Clocks page 204). The clock could have been subsequently acquired by John Ma(y)ers who may have had his signature added before selling it on.

A brass lantern clock

A 20TH CENTURY BRASS CARRIAGE STYLE ALARM CLOCK with lantern pinion mechanism and Arabic dial, 12cm high, and an ART DECO GREEN ONYX AND CHROME MANTEL TIMEPIECE, 12cm x 14cm

Collection of brass including a lantern clock, seven graduated saucepans, candlesticks, companion set, kettle stand, two trays, toasting fork, ashtray and tea, sugar and milk set. Condition report: see terms and conditions.

A brass lantern clock together with another.

A modern brass lantern clock decorated with "Old Father Time" and "Death", the dial set with Roman numerals and bears name "John Smith London", the movement inscribed "FS Germany 140-070" to back

Robert Watts of Stanford, a late 17th century and later lantern clock, the brass face with Roman numerals and leafy scrolls supporting a movement striking on an overhead bell, h. 23 cm CONDITION REPORT: Movement with replaced components, lacking bell, no guarantee as to working order

Various modern and reproduction clocks including Dutch wall clock, lantern clock and cuckoo clock

A 17th Century style Brass lantern clock, height 16"

"19thC brass lantern clock with bell and pendulum, by Tho`s Moore of Ipswich, 38cm "

A small brass lantern clock, 17th century, with a 4¼in dial, silvered chapter ring and engraved decoration, 26cm high CONDITION REPORT: Appears in good condition. Please view additional images.

A bracket timepiece, by Thomas Page, Bishops Stortford, in the form of a lantern clock with a single fusee movement, the dial engraved, 39cm high CONDITION REPORT: Usual wear and tear. No obvious major faults.

English Second Period Lantern Clock, Peter Closon An English Second Period Lantern Clock, c. 1650, marked "Peter Closon, Londini Fecit", strapped striking bell, over finials and dolphin frets, dial plate with foliate engraving, the alarm disk with flat-top "8" and J-form "1s", converted to double fusee pendulum movement, height 15 in., width 6 in., depth 6 in. Provenance: Purchased August 16, 1984, Austin Appraisal Service

A Reproduction Tempus Style Wall Clock, a reproduction gilt lantern clock and 5 various other clocks (7)

A Smiths brass lantern clock having notation to the bell for 1962 together with an anniversary clock and 1 other

A brass lantern clock together with a small cuckoo clock and a Swiza mantle clock.

A tray including three anniversary clocks, a lantern style clock, two silver pocket watches etc

A Victorian lantern clock the eight-day duration, double fusee movement striking the hours on a bell set within the top straps, the brass dial with an engraved centre of floral decoration, with the raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals and decorative half-hour markings, and with blued steel hands (one broken), the case with turned pillars to the four corners and surmounted by a further finial, height 36cm.

A 19th century brass drum shaped alarm clock by Russell, Malvern; a lantern style clock (later quartz movement)

A 17thC style brass lantern clock, with silvered chapter ring, with two wooden brackets, 36 cm high

A small reproduction brass lantern clock; together with a reproduction Smith's fob watch on leather strap (2)

Reproduction brass lantern clock, the dial inscribed Jn. Kalver, Woodbridge, with fusee chain movement, the case stamped `Restored by Sid Stanley, Chancery Lane, London`, 40cm high

Brass Lantern Clock, the dial inscribed Rich Rayment, Bury, with silver chapter ring with roman numerals, together with pendulum and single weight with bell strike, 39 cm high

A reproduction lantern clock, early 20th century, with presentation book

A brass Lantern Clock with scrolled and pierced surmount above a circular dial bearing inscription Thos. Moore, Ipswich with weight and pendulum, 15 in H

Brass lantern clock, with fusee movement

A brass lantern clock, dial a.f., glass face not present

Brass Lantern Clock, William Gray London

17th Century style brass lantern clock, together with, Late Victorian black slate two hole mantle clock, and an oak single hole mantle clock, (3)

A Mappin & Webb lantern clock, circa 1900, with two-train fusee movement, the brass dial being 6.5 ins in diameter and inscribed "Mappin & Webb Limited, London". Height 15 ins (see illustration).

A Noddy alarm together with an 8 day Schatz lantern clock and a boxed Coral radio alarm c1960's.

17th century style lantern clock with key

A small replica brass lantern clock, with a key wind timepiece movement, made by Empire England, 25cm high.

A pair of iron bench ends, a pair of iron orb lanterns, no glass, a lead lantern, clock golf numbers, and, an old fireback CONDITION REPORT: Poor condition. Some incomplete. Fireback cracked.

A reproduction brass lantern clock, with twin train movement, 41cm high

An early 20th Century brass lantern clock, with bell strike movement, the case of typical form height approx 25.5cm, with a key.

A small brass lantern clock, with engraved dial, 10in. - quartz movement, one other mantel clock and a leather cased pair of binoculars, Ross, London

An oak mantel clock, miniature brass lantern clock, longcase clock dial, Black Forest carved wood serving dish with musical mechanism, etc.

A collection of five mantel timepieces to include a miniature lantern type clock, a mahogany cased mantel clock in the George III taste, the arch dial with silvered chapter ring and medallion inscribed "Chas Frodsham, Clockmaker to HM The King" etc.

A reproduction lantern wall clock by Kundo together with another reproduction lantern wall clock.

Japanese traditional lantern alarm clock , the brass case of square section with side doors, top bell and exposed balance beams for long and short day/night hours, the silvered dial composed of an inner alarm set disc, and a chapter ring inscribed 4 - 9 in Japanese twice on the inner register for the six variable hours of day and night, and their corresponding zodiacal symbol on the outer register, over two apertures of cardinal and zodiacal symbols, the triple weight movement with a double crown wheel and single crown wheel and foliot movement striking the hour, raised on its hardwood stand, lantern height 26cm, overall height 89cm (ticks, strikes, rings).*See clocks and watches proviso.

A Smiths replica brass lantern clock (circa 1930s)

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An early 18c lantern clock by William Jackson of Loughborough (Loomes lists him circa 1730/40), in brass lantern case with dolphin frets and bell above. The silvered chapter ring has a single hand and the dial centre is signed. The 30 hour movement has a verge escapement (the verge shaft and crown wheel have been renewed but the old ones are in the case) and the movement is countwheel striking on the bell. The case has its hoop and spikes for hanging and rope drive and weight, the clock 15.5" tall overall.

A tray inc. a brass lantern clock in period style, copper art nouveau crumb tray and brush and a Princess Mary Christmas tin etc

Twentieth century lantern clock with French eight day carriage clock movement with lever escapement, striking on a top bell, in a brass case of traditional form, with engraved brass dial and silvered chapter ring, signed - Mappin & Webb, London, 25cm overall height

A BRASS REPRODUCTION LANTERN CLOCK, WITH SILVERED CHAPTER RING, THE FRENCH BRASS MOVEMENT WITH PLATFORM LEVER ESCAPEMENT AND A REPRODUCTION BRASS MANTEL CLOCK, THE FRENCH BRASS MOVEMENT WITH MEDALLIC BACKPLATE

A French bronze cased metallic barometer (lacking movement) within a fluted case with flame finial, a 17th century style miniature brass lantern clock, a similar wooden cased clock dial with circular enamelled dial within a Bavarian style carved wooden surround, and a brass and alabaster clock movement (4)

EARLY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK 17TH CENTURY the chapter ring set on a plate engraved with stylized leaves inscribed `William Bowyer`, single hand and concentric alarm disc, posted movement with verge escapement, the alarm mounted on the backplate, the case with tapered corner columns, urn shaped feet and finials, top mounted bell, iron hanging loop 38cm high Provenance: Collection of Basil Hodson

J. Bishop, Maidstone: an 18th Century brass lantern clock, with silvered roman chapter ring centred by maker's name and engraved acanthus scrolls, later two train fusee movement, the case with urn finial above a bell and dolphin patter frieze, hinged side doors, on globular shaped feet, 15in. high. See illustration

A MID 20TH CENTURY BRASS LANTERN CLOCK the chapter ring with Roman numerals, pierced decoration around the central bell and with a French carriage clock movement striking the hours, all on turned feet, 9 1/2" high

A SMALL QUANTITY OF VARIOUS COINAGE, together with a Smiths brass lantern clock

A late Victorian gilt brass lantern style mantle clock, circa 1890, bell copula and carrying handle, above enamel droplet Roman numeral dial, raised on scroll hoof feet, approx 38cm h.

Thomas Moore, Ipswich. A 17th century-style lantern clock of traditional form with single bell weight on an associated wood bracket with cast metal shoulders.

Victorian brass lantern clock with engraved foliate decoration to the face 12in. (30cm)

English School (early 19th century) Ladies by the light of a lantern in St. Peter Port, Guernsey watercolour, with unusual decorative cartouche and inscription beneath "At Guernsey 9 o`clock, P.M., most humbly dedicated to the Patronesses of all Herm drums" 9¾ x 6in. (24.75 x 15.25cm.)

A reproduction brass lantern clock on wooden wall bracket