.jpg?w=1)
THOMAS WHEELER, LONDON. 4TH QUARTER 17TH CENTURY
Details
A brass striking lantern clock with alarm
Thomas Wheeler, London. 4th quarter 17th century
The dial with restored silvered alarm disc to the foliate engraved centre, later tulip-pierced hand, silvered chapter ring, signed Thos Wheelr London on the gallery fret above pierced and engraved with intertwined stylised dolphins, later gallery frets to the sides, the going train with verge escapement and central swinging pendulum, later doors with glazed wings, countwheel strike on a bell above held by brass straps (one later) and surmounted by a brass finial, restored alarm train to the backplate
15in. (38cm.) high
Thomas Wheeler, London. 4th quarter 17th century
The dial with restored silvered alarm disc to the foliate engraved centre, later tulip-pierced hand, silvered chapter ring, signed Thos Wheelr London on the gallery fret above pierced and engraved with intertwined stylised dolphins, later gallery frets to the sides, the going train with verge escapement and central swinging pendulum, later doors with glazed wings, countwheel strike on a bell above held by brass straps (one later) and surmounted by a brass finial, restored alarm train to the backplate
15in. (38cm.) high
Provenance
Bought from a dealer in 1985
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.