Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
William Clarke Lantern Clock for the Turkish Market, London, arched brass dial with maker's boss in arch engraved "Wm. Clarke, London," applied chapter ring with "Turkish" numerals enclosing the matted center, cast spandrels at the corners, posted frame time and strike movement with verge escapement powered by a weight and regulated by a short pendulum, with a later wooden wall bracket, clock ht. 11 in.
Estimate $400-500
Lacking proper weight.
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William Clarke Lantern, LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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