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Archive of sold clocks Page 32

Sold clocks

Exceptional lantern clock dating from before the Civil War (1630s) with re-instated balance wheel escapement, built with experimental night silencing. SOLD
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Lantern clock made in the 1650s by Thomas Milles of Shoe Lane, London, with re-instated balance wheel escapement and alarm. This maker worked from 1652 to 1662. Very few clocks are known by him - see article. SOLD
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A primitive lantern clock with iron frame dating from the early seventeenth century with re-instated balance wheel escapement, believed English with French influence or by an immigrant clockmaker. SOLD
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Skeleton clock, late nineteenth century, anchor escapement, passing strike at the hour, on marble stand and with original glass dome. SOLD
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Rare two-handed verge pendulum lantern clock by John Ebsworth of London, striking the hours on the main bell and chiming the four quarters on a single extra bell, with alarmwork, about 1680. SOLD
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Primitive iron-framed lantern clock with re-instated balance wheel control made about 1660, believed English with French influence, or made by an immigrant clockmaker from France. SOLD
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Tiny hooded clock (six-inch dial) made about 1695 by Edward Drew of London (working 1692-1705) in a marquetry hood which is heavily restored. Pictured before restoration. SOLD
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Anchor escapement lantern clock by Richard Rayment of Bury St. Edmunds circa 1710. See article. SOLD
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