Brian & Joy Loomes

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Antique clocks for sale

Swiss Gothic iron chamber clock, seventeenth century. SOLD.
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Two lantern clocks by Edward Norris of London, one standard size with original balance wheel escapement and one miniature also with balance wheel escapement, which is exceptionally rare for a miniature. SOLD.
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Amazing lantern clock with verge pendulum made almost entirely from WOOD, excluding the pinions (one lantern-type) and teeth of the verge wheel. Even the countwheel, hoop, spurs, hammer and hammer spring are of wood. From mainland Europe, probably the German Black Forest area copying the English style, date uncertain, probably nineteenth century. SOLD.
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An extremely tiny lantern clock with arched dial measuring only 3 3/4 inches by 5 inches, made for the Middle Eastern Market (known as a "Turkish Market" clock, that is made for export to the Ottoman Empire) about 1750-60, original verge escapement and short pendulum, pictured before restoration.  Unlike many miniatures, which are non-striking, this clock has hourly striking. See article.
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An exceptionally small travelling wall clock of superb quality made about 1750 by Thomas Pott of St. James's Street, London, housed in a mahogany hood. See article. SOLD.
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A fine late seventeenth century lantern clock by Joseph Curtis of Chew Magna originally with verge pendulum converted later to anchor and long pendulum.  Pictured unrestored.
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