14th Nov, 2014 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 980
 

980

A Fine and Rare Brass Striking Lantern Clock, signed Thomas Ford, Bucks, Fecit, late 17th...

A Fine and Rare Brass Striking Lantern Clock, signed Thomas Ford, Bucks, Fecit, late 17th century, four posted movement with verge escapement and outside countwheel striking on a top mounted bell, pierced side fret and the front fret engraved with sea creatures, 6-1/4-inch silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with half hour markers, single hand, finely engraved centre with flower heads and signed, central alarm setting disc with a sunburst centre, 39cm high

Thomas Ford was working in Buckingham between 1680-1710. See Loomes (Brian) Lantern Clocks & Their Makers, pg.460.
Not Sold
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000

 

08.10.14, Lantern clock has been cleaned, some later parts, alarm work missing, back of the top plate with two vacant holes for the hoop, later rear panel, movement in going order and striking.

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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 14th Nov, 2014

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