Miniature Verge Escapement Lantern Alarum Clock by William Peck of Bolnhurst. Circa 1745

Name: Miniature Verge Escapement Lantern Alarum Clock by William Peck of Bolnhurst. Circa 1745
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA840596
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by M. C. Taylor

Description

This is a very pretty and almost totally original little chamber clock.

The rope driven, posted framed 30 hour duration movement with its original Verge escapement and short attached pendulum. The alarum train is set inside the movement to the backplate with the hammer verge arbor rising up through the top plate to sound on the bell internally. The frame is only 3 1/4" square x 4" high.

The break-arch brass dial measures 5" wide x 6 7/8" high and has a silvered chapter ring with Roman hour numerals and an inner quarter hour divided track, The matted centre has the alarum setting disc with protrusions around its perimeter and the hours indicated with Arabic numerals. The corners have 'plumed head' and floral cast spandrels and the arch has 'punch head' and floral spandrels flanking the silvered maker's nameplate stating "Wm. PECK" (of) "BOLNHURST" (Bedfordshire). The blued steel pierced had has a setting tail against the alarum disc.

This is a tiny and exquisite little clock and certainly worthy of a collection. Full restoration was necessary because the movement had been 'overcooked' in cleaning fluid which needed rectifying. Fortunately the movement suffered no harm and its integrity has been fully maintained. Little is known of the maker other than he produced a verge watch which recently came up for sale.

This lovely clock is in excellent, fully restored condition (doors and weight replaced - as is usual).

The purchased item can be collected at a time mutually agreed. Alternatively, delivery can be arranged, for which a quotation can be supplied.

For further information, please contact us via email:

info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

21.6cm (8.50")

Declaration

M. C. Taylor has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA840596

Dealers Internal Reference

14358

Description

This is a very pretty and almost totally original little chamber clock.

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The rope driven, posted framed 30 hour duration movement with its original Verge escapement and short attached pendulum.

M. C. Taylor

The alarum train is set inside the movement to the backplate with the hammer verge arbor rising up through the top plate to sound on the bell internally. The frame is only 3 1/4" square x 4" high.

fig 1. MINIATURE VERGE ESCAPEMENT LANTERN ALARUM CLOCK BY WILLIAM PECK OF BOLNHURST. CIRCA 1745 — fig 1. Miniature Verge Escapement Lantern Alarum Clock by William Peck of Bolnhurst. Circa 1745

The break-arch brass dial measures 5" wide x 6 7/8" high and has a silvered chapter ring with Roman hour numerals and an inner quarter hour divided track, The matted centre has the alarum setting disc with protrusions around its perimeter and the hours indicated with Arabic numerals. The corners have 'plumed head' and floral cast spandrels and the arch has 'punch head' and floral spandrels flanking the silvered maker's nameplate stating "Wm. PECK" (of) "BOLNHURST" (Bedfordshire). The blued steel pierced had has a setting tail against the alarum disc.

fig 2. MINIATURE VERGE ESCAPEMENT LANTERN ALARUM CLOCK BY WILLIAM PECK OF BOLNHURST. CIRCA 1745 — fig 2. Miniature Verge Escapement Lantern Alarum Clock by William Peck of Bolnhurst. Circa 1745

This is a tiny and exquisite little clock and certainly worthy of a collection. Full restoration was necessary because the movement had been 'overcooked' in cleaning fluid which needed rectifying. Fortunately the movement suffered no harm and its integrity has been fully maintained. Little is known of the maker other than he produced a verge watch which recently came up for sale.