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Fine Lantern Clock by William Risbridger of Dorking Surrey
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Fine Lantern Clock by William Risbridger of Dorking Surrey

17th century
Sold 15 September 2026 · The Antique Clock Co.
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An interesting early maker, born 1649, married 1680, working until the 1720s. Only two or three clocks are known by this, one of the earliest, Surrey makers.

The clock has an original verge escapement, the movement has been converted to chain drive and the doors are later replacements, which is quite normal for a clock of its type.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

CIRCA. 1685

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this English Brass Lantern Clock to the 17th Century.

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An interesting early maker, born 1649, married 1680, working until the 1720s. Only two or three clocks are known by this, one of the earliest, Surrey makers.
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The clock has an original verge escapement, the movement has been converted to chain drive and the doors are later replacements, which is quite normal for a clock of its type.
The Antique Clock Co.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

CIRCA. 1685

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this English Brass Lantern Clock to the 17th Century.

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An antique brass lantern clock featuring an overhead bell, floral-pierced brass fretwork, an engraved brass dial centre, and a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals. SOLD15 SEP 26
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Archive I An antique brass lantern clock featuring an overhead bell, floral-pierced brass fretwork, an engraved brass dial centre, and a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals. SOLD15 SEP 26

Fine Lantern Clock by William Risbridger of Dorking Surrey

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The Antique Clock Co.
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West Yard Barn
West Street
Abbotsbury
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4JT
United Kingdom

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An antique brass lantern clock featuring an overhead bell, floral-pierced brass fretwork, an engraved brass dial centre, and a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals.
FINE LANTERN CLOCK BY WILLIAM RISBRIDGER OF DORKING SURREY
Ref: SA792759
An antique brass lantern clock featuring an overhead bell, floral-pierced brass fretwork, an engraved brass dial centre, and a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectLantern Clocks
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century English
  • MaterialBrass, Iron, Steel
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsPierced brass fretwork, Silvered chapter ring, Top-mounted bell, Engraved dial centre

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An English lantern clock is a type of weight-driven wall or shelf clock developed in early 17th-century Britain, characterised by its brass posted movement, top-mounted bell, and pierced decorative frets.

Lantern clocks were primarily constructed using cast brass for the frame, dial plate, frets, and side doors, alongside forged iron or steel for the internal arbors, pinions, and escapement components.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-hammered iron components, original wheel casting marks, period-correct engraving styles, maker signatures on the dial centre, and indications of historical movement conversions.

A brass lantern clock can be mounted as a focal point on a neutral feature wall, positioned on a wall bracket, or displayed atop a dark wood sideboard alongside understated modern ceramics.

The clock frame should be dusted regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, keeping aggressive chemical polishes away from delicate engraved details and silvered surfaces, while the movement requires periodic professional oiling.
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