What is a fusee movement?

A fusee movement employs a conical pulley and cord to equalise the power delivered by the mainspring as it runs down. This mechanical arrangement helps the clock maintain consistent timekeeping throughout its running period.

How do I identify a lantern clock?

A lantern clock is a brass wall or bracket clock characterised by corner pillars, frets, and an exposed bell on top. These early timepieces often display engraved dials and heavy brass frames typical of seventeenth-century production.

Where were these clocks made?

These clocks originated in workshops located in London as well as regional English towns such as Exeter, Salisbury, and Stroud. Urban and provincial makers supplied these timepieces for domestic residences and civic spaces.

What woods were used for the cases?

Cabinetmakers utilised timbers such as mahogany, oak, ebony, walnut, and burr elm to house the brass movements. These woods were often polished, inlaid, or carved to complement the metal mounts and dials.