Shelf Lantern
C.1937 (dated) English, Davall, London, 8-day lantern timepiece, with passing strike.
Condition: Polished brass case in very nice condition with tarnish from wear to the lacquer finish. Engraved dial is tarnished. Hands in the form of the English lion and unicorn are original. Quality pendulum movement with spotted plates, and is marked "Made in Clerkenwell". Heavy brass case signed and dated by the makers on the rear door. These are usually lever movements, and this version is well above average. Height 11.75 inches
C.1900, French, for Wilson and Sharp, Edinburgh, 8-day platform escapement lantern clock timepiece.
Condition: Mantel clock version of the early hanging variety in very nice as found condition. Brass case is tarnished and will need to be cleaned and polished. Silvered brass dial is worn and will need resilvering. Hands are original. Bell on top is decorative, as this timepiece does not strike. Wilson and Sharp Ltd. retailed this item. Quality and fit of pieces on this clock is excellent and it will clean up nicely. Height 11.5 inches
C.1900, French Carriage Clock in lantern form.
This cute little clock in form of an English lantern clock is in very nice condition with an engraved center and silvered brass dial. The front fret of the three top frets that enclose the bell is engraved, while the two side frets are not. The hands are original. The case houses a well made 2-tr carriage clock movement, with articulated hammer that actually strikes the bell at top. Excellent condition, from storage, needs cleaning. Height 9 inches
C.1860, French Quarter Striking Lantern clock, in the Normandy style of 1790, with restoration.
This is an interesting clock, primitive in concept and operation, and still very robust with the potential to last another few hundred years. The 3 rope drive trains are front to back rather than side by side, the time wheels behind the dial followed by the hour strike in the center, and at the rear, the quarter strike train. The qtr hour is struck on 2 bells (ding dong). The hour follows on a still larger bell, only after the 4 quarters are sounded at the top of the hour. The anchor with recoil escapement is original to the movement, and helps us date it mid 19th century.
A French brass lantern clock with an eight day brass movement, early 20th century
The rectangular plates are stamped Made in France and numbered 3831. It has lever escapement which is adjustable for regulating the time. The large silvered bell is decorative as it is not meant to strike. These clocks were produced after year 1900, pehaps 1910. The clock is all original and in good condition. The dial is silvered and surrounded with good quality engraving to the center of dial and top fretwork with dolphins. Height: 11.5 inches (29cm) Width: 4.5 inches (11.5cm) Depth: 4.5 inches (11.5cm)
C.1890, English, 2-Fusee Lantern Clock, mixed origin.
The dial and frame are 17th century pieces by William Holloway, of Strowd 1679; the movement is a Victorian chain fusee model, well made. Strikes the hours on the top bell. At this time many period lanterns were converted to 8-day spring clocks. Front top spandrel is engraved RSM, probably the first owners. Height 15 1/2"
C.1890, English, 2-Fusee Mantel Clock, in the form of a "Lantern" clock.
This is a robust and well made 8-day clock for the folks who like the appearance of a 2 centuries older clock, with the reliability of a robust chain fusee movement. Strikes the hours on the top bell. The chapter ring has lost its' silver. The clock does run and strike, but the movement is a bit gummy and would benefit from service; chains intact. This is a "full size" model. Height 15 1/4"
English Lantern Clock c. 1890
Dimensions:15" tall by 6" wide by 6" deep. Maker/Mfgr./Author/Artist:Thomas Churchlon, London . Condition:Very good; with 19th Century up dated double fusee mechanism. Runs and strikes well. Some rubbing on the dial and case. Circa:CA 1670- case; Mechanism-updated ca 1890. Materials:Brass case and movement; silvered dial. Description:Lantern clocks were so-named due to their BRASS construction...which, in old English was "latten".
C.1950, English Lantern shefl Clock
re-issue. The originals of these clocks were produced largely in the 1600s. Though there were Victorian copies of these, the clocks signed "Moore" were made in the 20th century, as fakes, and often sold as originals. This is a well made, factory produced clock, made to good standards with a seconds pendulum, the dial signed: Tho. Moore, Ipswich. It now has an iron OG weight that is insufficient to operate the clock, however weights are available from various vendors (see ads section in catalog). From storage, dirty but sound and complete.
C.1890, English Lantern Clock, shelf clock
19th Century mantel variety. Like its cousin in the previous lot, this clock was made to fill the demand for 17th century styling. The clock employs a reliable and well made 2-fusee movement complete with original fusee chains and pendulum. This clock is in excellent original condition, the non-lacquered brass with a warm brown patina, and the movement running and striking loudly on the overhead bell. One side door hasp has broken away from the latch and will need peening in place (taped inside door). Height 15º"