Summary
Brass lantern clock, Peter Closon, Holborn Bridge, London, circa 1640.
Lantern clock fitted into wooden bracket. Four brass corner posts connect top and bottom brass plates. Dial has roman numerals and one hand for hours only.
Physical Description
Anchor escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 03 Feb 1937
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Maker
Mr Peter Closon, Holborn Bridge, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1640
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.61 gives dates of 1630-16>53. -
Inscriptions
Fret is marked 'Peter Closon Nerhoborne Bridge Fecit'.
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Overall Dimensions
15 cm (Length), 15 cm (Width), 40 cm (Height)
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