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English Lantern with Verge Escapement & Alarm
A very original and nice example of an early 18th century English lantern clock, by William Barrow.
The weight driven 30 hour duration movement with a Verge escapement and short, rear-mounted, fixed pendulum and regulatory pear-drop bob. Also having internal rear-mounted alarum work with a double hitting hammer within the bell and an 'anti-clatter' wire. Countwheel striking the hours with a large hammer also within the top-mounted, cast bell that is hung from a sprung, crossed carrier within the top finials. The front and rear trains are pivoted within the usual 3, flat and upright carrying plates within the framed plates. The rear iron plate carries the alarum work.
The 4 cast brass, tapered corner pillars terminate with ball feet and urn finials. The ornate bell strap centre formerly carried a matching fifth finial. The removable side doors are tabbed and have sprung knobs.
The dial plate has engraved corners and centre. The upper centre has a space that bears the maker's signature of "William Barrow. LONDON". This follows the curve of the 6 1/4" diameter chapter ring and the central alarum setting disc. The chapter ring has outer, Roman hour numerals around a divided quarter track and also has cruciform half hour marks. The alarum setting disc has outer, Arabic numerals around a divided quarter track and a central tulip design. The cut iron hand is of typical period design.
The 3 cast brass top frets are of typical sea serpent or 'Dolphin' style, the front one being engraved.
William Barrow was born about 1686. He was the son of John Barrow to whom he was apprenticed through the Clockmaker's Company in January 1701. He was freed (qualified) in July 1710. His father, John, became Master of the Clockmaker's Company in 1714.
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Bournemouth
Dorset
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BH7 6BB
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The weight driven 30 hour duration movement with a Verge escapement and short, rear-mounted, fixed pendulum and regulatory pear-drop bob. Also having internal rear-mounted alarum work with a double hitting hammer within the bell and an 'anti-clatter' wire. Countwheel striking the hours with a large hammer also within the top-mounted, cast bell that is hung from a sprung, crossed carrier within the top finials. The front and rear trains are pivoted within the usual 3, flat and upright carrying plates within the framed plates. The rear iron plate carries the alarum work.
The 4 cast brass, tapered corner pillars terminate with ball feet and urn finials. The ornate bell strap centre formerly carried a matching fifth finial. The removable side doors are tabbed and have sprung knobs.
The dial plate has engraved corners and centre. The upper centre has a space that bears the maker's signature of "William Barrow. LONDON". This follows the curve of the 6 1/4" diameter chapter ring and the central alarum setting disc. The chapter ring has outer, Roman hour numerals around a divided quarter track and also has cruciform half hour marks. The alarum setting disc has outer, Arabic numerals around a divided quarter track and a central tulip design. The cut iron hand is of typical period design.
The 3 cast brass top frets are of typical sea serpent or 'Dolphin' style, the front one being engraved.
William Barrow was born about 1686. He was the son of John Barrow to whom he was apprenticed through the Clockmaker's Company in January 1701. He was freed (qualified) in July 1710. His father, John, became Master of the Clockmaker's Company in 1714.
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Dimensions13" high (due to the broken finial) x 5 1/2" wide x 5 1/2" deep excluding the chapter ring and rear work.
Category Antique Clocks
Date 1715
Early 18th Century Antiques Material Brass and Iron
Origin English
Condition This clock is extremely original including the doors, alarum work and escapement. It has suffered from a historical fall from the wall (99% of lantern clocks have). his has resulted in the top finial being broken off, the right hand door losing its top fixing tab and the hoop and spikes breaking off. The sprockets are for chain and appear original. The movement is very dusty (as purchased) but after comrehensive examination, appears that with a minor clean and lubrication, it will be in full working order including the striking and alarum work. The verge escapement is set very well and the movement has been historically well maintained it shows no or little signs of wear. The front fret and dial plate appears to have the remains of gilding and all the other case and frame parts have coloured down to a beautiful bronze colour - this would be preserved and greatly enhanced aesthetically with the application of a good wax polish.
Please note Though the hoop and spikes are missing, the movement can be run if placed on one of our handmade lantern clock brackets, this is also much gentler on the clock as it removes all angular strain. The brackets are made from period English oak and are constructed without nails or screws.
We can undertake any corrective work required by the purchaser and would be happy to discuss this with you.
Item code as1197a121 / AA 14526
Status For Sale
£6450.00 
$8690.09
€7389.77
$8690.09
€7389.77
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995 Christchurch RoadBournemouth
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England
BH7 6BB
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