Late 19th-Century Brass Lantern Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 19th Century
According to the seller, this brass lantern clock dates to the late 19th century and originates from the United Kingdom. Built in the traditional lantern form, the brass case is crowned with an arched bell structure, an upper finial, corner finials, and pierced fretwork featuring a lion and unicorn supporting a shield with a fleur-de-lys.
The dial consists of a chapter ring marked with Roman numerals, set around an engraved brass center with two winding apertures and two hands, supported on turned ball feet.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Lantern clock
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Materials
- Brass Engraving
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 6ʺD × 15ʺH
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Condition Notes
- The clock has not been tested.
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
Design
- Visible features
- • Pierced cresting frets depicting a heraldic lion and unicorn supporting a central shield bearing a fleur-de-lys • Domed bell framed beneath arched brass straps and surmounted by a central turned finial and corner finials • Circular chapter ring with Roman numerals surrounding an engraved brass center • Two winding holes situated in the lower portion of the central dial • Turned feet supporting the base plate
- Provenance and Status
- The seller identifies the clock as originating from the United Kingdom and dating to the late 19th century. The functional status of the clock is not recorded. The seller notes that the clock has not been tested, and internal movement details are not visible in the available documentation.
- Physical Configuration
- The timepiece is a brass lantern clock measuring 7 inches wide, 6 inches deep, and 15 inches in height. The structure is supported by turned feet attached to the base plate. The upper section features a domed bell assembly protected by arched brass straps. This structure is surmounted by a central turned finial, with additional turned finials positioned at the corners.
- Dial and Decorative Elements
- The dial consists of a circular chapter ring featuring Roman numerals, surrounding an engraved brass center. Two winding holes are situated in the lower portion of the central dial. The clock includes pierced cresting frets depicting a heraldic lion and unicorn supporting a central shield bearing a fleur-de-lys.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The seller notes that the clock has not been tested.
- Research required: Internal movement, escapement, and rear/side case construction are not visible in the primary image.