English lantern clock

[Philip Snowden]

Just bought this lantern Clock today .Thanks to the auctioneer saying in late 17 c style and name put on later twas reasonable.Can’t wait to get it to see how I’ve done .Can already see the hand is too early and a hole and a break here and there but it is a verge which is a nice start the auction too far away for a viewing but never the less one has to take chances in life .Fingers crossed for me guys!!.Put a picture of one from the same workshop both dated about 1710.It has hoop and spikes .

 

[novicetimekeeper]

That was incredibly cheap!

 

[Philip Snowden]

I couldn’t believe it either can’t wait to get it Nick .

 

[bruce linde]

Nice… And it’s better that the hand is too early than too late

 

[Chris Radano]

Yes I liked that clock and I attempted to arouse interest in that clock with 2 of my clock friends. I had a feeling this clock would be a bargain. But it was not in the cards for them. So I'm glad to see you got it. And it is a nice looking clock that looks like it was restored expertly.
The clock is certainly in the fashion that corresponds with the dating of the signature. In a way the signature was added, it looks like a London clock. I have one of similar age I believe is a London clock in all but signature. Here is a link to mine for comparison:

A standard size Welsh lantern clock by John Bicknill with original anchor c. 1700

John Bicknill had set up shop in Cirencester, Gloucestershire by 1679 and died in 1704. I assume this clock was made by the same man, but Tintern is approx.50 miles away. So I'm not sure why his clock was in Wales. Also I think this is a very late clock for him. The clock is an impressive...

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Here is the excerpt from "Lantern Clocks and Their Makers" by Brian Loomes. The standard sized lantern clock mentioned could very well be your clock. When Brian Loomes was writing his lantern clock book, he solicited his followers for photos of lantern clocks.

 

[novicetimekeeper]

It was a very busy week, I had back to back auctions where I had to put bids in each evening based on my success or otherwise on the day. I could not afford to bid on everything straight off in case I won, and even had to do a deal with another collector to hedge my bids when too many were on the same day. In the end I won two clocks I wanted, but this one was the bargain of the week and I didn't bid at all!

 

[Philip Snowden]

Yes I liked that clock and I attempted to arouse interest in that clock with 2 of my clock friends. I had a feeling this clock would be a bargain. But it was not in the cards for them. So I'm glad to see you got it. And it is a nice looking clock that looks like it was restored expertly.
The clock is certainly in the fashion that corresponds with the dating of the signature. In a way the signature was added, it looks like a London clock. I have one of similar age I believe is a London clock in all but signature. Here is a link to mine for comparison:

A standard size Welsh lantern clock by John Bicknill with original anchor c. 1700

John Bicknill had set up shop in Cirencester, Gloucestershire by 1679 and died in 1704. I assume this clock was made by the same man, but Tintern is approx.50 miles away. So I'm not sure why his clock was in Wales. Also I think this is a very late clock for him. The clock is an impressive...

mb.nawcc.org

Here is the excerpt from "Lantern Clocks and Their Makers" by Brian Loomes. The standard sized lantern clock mentioned could very well be your clock. When Brian Loomes was writing his lantern clock book, he solicited his followers for photos of lantern clocks.

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Yes as I bought my Rob Watts transitional lantern off him he included it in his book and the J Watts fusee lantern on the opposite page is also mine but it’s nota miniature as he quotes it’s normal size .Thanks for your observations on my latest clock Chris can’t wait for it to arrive.

 

[Bernhard J.]

That was incredibly cheap!

Just for interest, what does that mean in numbers?

Philip, congratulations. You will report with more photos?

 

[Philip Snowden]

Just for interest, what does that mean in numbers?

Philip, congratulations. You will report with more photos?

Yes when it arrives will put more pictures on Bernhard .How did your Silent escapement work out ? Was it the right Pendulum you got with it.Been away a couple of weeks in the last month so missed a bit .

 

[Bernhard J.]

Hi Philip,

Great, I look forward to these photos.

The Dent movement is completely overhauled, looks brilliant and runs perfect (and indeed loudless). The pendulum luckily was the correct one. The dial responded well to cleaning and I intend to conserve the patina instead of resilvering and redrawing. The bezel has also been polished, and now the case remains to be restored (or just cleaned and repaired?). I will make a box for the rear side to protect the movement from dust, perhaps of acrylic glass or even crystal glass. I still need to make up my mind .

Cheers, Bernhard

 

[Philip Snowden]

Hi Philip,

Great, I look forward to these photos.

The Dent movement is completely overhauled, looks brilliant and runs perfect (and indeed loudless). The pendulum luckily was the correct one. The dial responded well to cleaning and I intend to conserve the patina instead of resilvering and redrawing. The bezel has also been polished, and now the case remains to be restored (or just cleaned and repaired?). I will make a box for the rear side to protect the movement from dust, perhaps of acrylic glass or even crystal glass. I still need to make up my mind .

Cheers, Bernhard

Just seen the pictures of your new Longcase and just made one comment WOW what a lovely dial movement and case bet you can’t wait to get it like me .

 

[Philip Snowden]

Just bought this lantern Clock today .Thanks to the auctioneer saying in late 17 c style and name put on later twas reasonable.Can’t wait to get it to see how I’ve done .Can already see the hand is too early and a hole and a break here and there but it is a verge which is a nice start the auction too far away for a viewing but never the less one has to take chances in life .Fingers crossed for me guys!!.Put a picture of one from the same workshop both dated about 1710.It has hoop and spikes .

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[novicetimekeeper]

did you forget a bit?