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Lantern clock by Knifton

Lantern clock by Thomas Knifton, Cross Keys, Lothbury, London, England, 1640-1662. This clock is weight-driven and has an original verge escapement. The dial shows the hours and their quarters and a single hand shows the time. A locking-plate striking mechanism alllows the hours to be struck on the bell at the top and there is also an alarm. The clock is also accopanied by a chain and cord, lead weight and four chain loops.

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Lantern clock by Knifton

Lantern clock by Knifton

1640-1662
Chain and cord from lantern clock

Chain and cord from lantern clock

1640-1662
Lead weight and four chain loops from lantern clock, by Thomas Knifton, Cross Keys, Lothbury, London, England, United Kingdom, 1640-1662

Lead weight and four chain loops from lantern clock

1640-1662