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Rare George I Miniature Lantern Clock
Thomas Vernon, London, Circa 1720
The posted movement now with anchor escapement regulated by long pendulum swinging to the rear and strike train occupying the space previously housing the alarm train within the frame behind the going train, the dial with symmetrical foliate scroll engraved decoration interrupted by signature Tho. Vernon, London to upper margin and pierced steel hand within applied Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers, the frame with column turned pillars, vase finials and ball feet, with later domed bell within bearer above, the rear with brass back panel, (side doors lacking), 20cm (8ins) high overall.
Thomas Vernon is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1701, gaining his freedom of the Clockmaker s Company in 1708 and working from Fleet Street, London until his death in 1731.
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Since I am not an expert in lantern clocks, it is recommended that you come and see it yourself so you can rely on your own judgment. However I have written the above based on theopinion of a clocks specialist who examined and inspected this particular clock.
