Summary
Brass lantern clock surmounted by a bell. Made by Sam Hammond, Battle, Sussex, England, circa 1720.
Chapter ring has quarter hours and a single hand. Weight is on an endless cord.
Physical Description
Anchor escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 08 May 1935
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Maker
Samuel Hammond, Battle, Sussex, England, Great Britain, circa 1720
B. Loomes, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.100 gives dates of birth: 1668, death: 1736. -
Inscriptions
Marked 'Sam Hammond, Battel'.
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Overall Dimensions
20 cm (Length), 16 cm (Width), 37 cm (Height)
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