Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006

LOT 217

?Lantern Clock? A 19th century replica of a clock made by Wiliam Selwood at Mermaied in Lothbury (London), circa 1640. Fine lantern clock with hour striking, alarm and verge escapement with balance wheel.

C. Brass posted frame with foliage and shield frets to the front and sides, plain side doors, 4 turned vase-shaped finials supporting the top-mounted bell beneath straps and a final, wall hoop, iron back. D. Narrow brass chapter ring with radial Roman numerals, fleur-de-lys half-hour divisions, inner quarterhour track, flower engraved centre with a bird below 12, alarm setting disc engraved with a stylized rose. Blued steel single hand. M. Weight driven two-train, verge escapement with large balance wheel without balance spring, striking train with locking plate, verge alarm mechanism mounted on the back. Case signed. Dim. 40 x 13.5 x 14.5 cm.