Early 18th-century miniature lantern clock with alarm, James Berrie, London.

An early 18th-century 30-hour brass miniature lantern clock with alarm, signed 'James Berrie, London' to the arch, the matted centre with single hand, silvered alarm dial and chapter ring, and foliate spandrels, the spike and hoop movement with verge escapement, short bob pendulum and striking on a bell, rope and weight driven, 23 cm high.

Condition: Please note that we are not horologists and are unable to provide a condition report, instructions, or guarantee for the function of the clock movement. As such, it should be assumed that the clock is not working and requires attention, has been altered with later restorations and replacement of the components of the movement. No weights are present.

Provenance: From the estate of the late William John Thornton (1937-2025), of Groby, Leicestershire, an active member of the Antiquarian Horological Society who gave several lectures to its members at Keble College, Oxford University. 

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