Lantern clock of about 1695 by Richard Whitheare of Reading, Berkshire, converted later to an eight-day double fusee spring movement, pictured after restoration.
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Lantern clock by Thomas Hutly of Coggeshall, Essex, dated 1724, converted later (in 1884 by J. Odber of Manchester) to a single fusee two-handed movement, pictured here before restoration.
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A unique lantern clock with original verge escapement made in the 1680s by William Reeve of Spalding, Lincolnshire, a maker previously unrecorded and the only clock known by him, also signed behind the chapter ring by Joseph Windmills of London (who perhaps did the engraving), this being the oldest known domestic clock from the county of Lincolnshire. Unrestored but in working order. See article.
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Fine lantern clock made in the 1670s or 1680s by the well-known Edward Stanton of London, originally with verge pendulum converted later to anchor escapement, unrestored but in full working order.
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A rare lantern clock of the 1680s, the only one so far recorded by Robert Williamson of London, originally with centre verge pendulum, converted later to anchor escapement, at present unrestored but in working order - see article.
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An exciting lantern clock made in the 1670s/80s by Joseph Curtis of Chew Magna, Somerset, formerly with verge pendulum, converted later to anchor escapement and long pendulum, unrestored but in working order. Only one other lantern clock has been documented by this very rare maker. see article.
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A fine lantern clock made about 1640 by Peter Closon, who worked 'near Holborn Bridge', London, one of the most important lantern clock makers of all time, born about 1594, apprenticed 1608 to Henry Stevens, working from 1615, died about 1660. The clock was made with balance wheel regulation, converted later to anchor and long pendulum. See article.
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A fine Wiltshire lantern clock made about 1710-20 by Zephaniah Bullock of Box, with many West Country features, converted later to English double fusee spring drive. Pictured after restoration.
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