Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Brass Lantern Clock to the 17th Century.
The maker has signed the clock on the front: Johannes Quelch in Oxford
The day-going movement has going work with verge escapement and balance wheel (reinstated). Its duration is about 12 hours and it is regulated by adding or removing lead shot to the going-train weight. The striking work, which is controlled by a countwheel, indicates each hour fully on a bell, mounted in an embellished bellstrap. The alarm is set with an alarm disc, the alarm time being indicated by the tail of the hand and shown on the disc in Arabic numerals for each hour and typical half-hour divisions.
The clock is fully restored and in excellent condition. It comes with a three-year guarantee
The maker, John Quelch, was born c. 1640, son of Richard, who was also a clockmaker and who apprenticed him in 1652. After his father’s death he continued his apprenticeship with his elder brother Richard. John probably died in 1699. There is a watch known made by him and some lantern clocks.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Brass Lantern Clock to the 17th Century.
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17th Century Lantern Alarm Clock by Johannes Quelch, Oxford
