A Rare Mid 18th C Miniature Striking London Lantern Clock by George Prior

A faithful 19th century copy of a continental 17th century wall timepiece with alarm. Painted iron dial bearing the date 1668.

The iron frame surmounted by a bell within a cruciform strap over a heavy iron balance to a verge escapement, the 4.75 inch shaped painted iron dial bearing the date 1668 between columns over a Gothic Roman chapter ring with pierced hand and Arabic alarm setting disc to the centre, contained in an oak hooded wall case with sliding glazed side panels. Well made, fine functioning balance wheel verge escapement with timing weights.

Charming antique continental wooden hooded case.

£1650.      Serviced and fully functional.