Lot n° 94
An unusual brass lantern clock with late 19th century twin fusee movement
The fret signed John Martin Fecit De Ambroseburie
The case surmounted by a turned finial over a bell stand and bell, supported by four further turned finials to each corner, the front and sides with cast and pierced frets, the front engraved John Martin Fecit De Ambrosbury. Supported by four turned pillars and sitting on four ball feet. The 6.5 inch brass dial with Roman chapter ring intercepted by star half-hour markers, dated 1675, the outer hour track with engraved detailing, the centre with now-redundant alarm setting dial with Tudor rose and Arabic numerals, framed by floral decoration. The upper dial with cartouche engraved RVM and two winding squares. The sides opening to reveal the double chain-driven fusee movement with anchor escapement, striking the hours on the central bell via a rack and snail, united by four pillars. (Top and bottom plates, frets and possibly the dial 19th century). Ticking and striking, with pendulum. 40cms (16ins) high.
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