Sturmans Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

john ebsworth, apprentice through the clock makers company to richard ames.master of the clock maker's company in 1697.one of the more prolific maker's of lantern clocks.noted for his centre verge pendulum type of movements.
Sturmans Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
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