A 17th Century Lantern Clock, John Knibb of Oxford

Name: A 17th Century Lantern Clock, John Knibb of Oxford
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1078010
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A 17th century English lantern clock by the eminent and renowned clockmaking family. Knibb of Oxford. John Knibb of Oxford is well documented and illustrated in various clock books. A well engraved dial and surmounted by an original cast bell. Side opening doors and standing on turned feet. A later, Victorian W&H mechanism has been adapted to the clock (originally it would have been a weight driven mechanism). The pictures show the original plates where the rope would have gone through. This strikes the hours and 1/2 hours on the bell and is of 8-day duration.

John Knibb of Oxford is documented and illustrated in Loomes 'Lantern Clocks & Their Makers' book as working from 1664 and died in 1722.

It is a pity that it does not retain the original mechanism but this is still a chance to obtain a 17th century clock in a very original case at an affordable price.

Height 15 1/2" / 40cms Width 6 1/2" / 18 cms (inc. chapter ring) Depth 6 1/2" / 17 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock with a written 12 month guarantee which has been serviced to a high standard. Delivery on a day of your choice and is fully trackable. For our International customers please email us and we can give you a competitive postal quote which is also fully trackable. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us to place an order, we can also Whatsapp a detailed video to your mobile.

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

17cm (6.69")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1078010

Description

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A later, Victorian W&H mechanism has been adapted to the clock (originally it would have been a weight driven mechanism).

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

The pictures show the original plates where the rope would have gone through. This strikes the hours and 1/2 hours on the bell and is of 8-day duration.

fig 1. A 17th Century Lantern Clock, John Knibb of Oxford

John Knibb of Oxford is documented and illustrated in Loomes 'Lantern Clocks & Their Makers' book as working from 1664 and died in 1722.

It is a pity that it does not retain the original mechanism but this is still a chance to obtain a 17th century clock in a very original case at an affordable price.

fig 2. A 17th Century Lantern Clock, John Knibb of Oxford

Height 15 1/2" / 40cms Width 6 1/2" / 18 cms (inc. chapter ring) Depth 6 1/2" / 17 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock with a written 12 month guarantee which has been serviced to a high standard. Delivery on a day of your choice and is fully trackable. For our International customers please email us and we can give you a competitive postal quote which is also fully trackable. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us to place an order, we can also Whatsapp a detailed video to your mobile.