Lantern Clock - Thomas Moore, Ipswich, circa 1750

Lantern clock, made by Thomas Moore, Ipswich, circa 1750.

Clock surmounted by a bell. Has two trains, for going and striking.

Anchor escapement.

More Information

Collecting Areas

Science & Measurement
Acquisition Information

Bequest from Mrs E. M. Askew, Jul 1970
Maker

Mr Thomas Moore, Ipswich, England, Great Britain, circa 1750
G.H. Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, p.223 gives dates of activity 1720-1789.
Inscriptions

Dial is marked 'Tho Moore, Ipswich'.
Classification

Horology, Clocks, England
Category

History & Technology
Discipline

Technology
Type of item

Object
Overall Dimensions

14 cm (Length), 14 cm (Width), 35 cm (Height)
Keywords

Lantern Clocks, Striking Clocks, Horology