Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 545
Rare Early British Brass Lantern Clock by Joseph Windmills
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$7,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 17th century, the dial inscribed "J. Windmills, London" brass movement with crown wheel escapement with divided train, the case sides with wing attachments; the clock set in a fine 18th century British pitch pediment, paint decorated bracket housing, period weight, clock 15-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 7-1/2 in., bracket 26-1/2 x 12-1/4 x 10-1/2 in.
Provenance: Bob Merrill Collection; Anthony Werneke, October, 1992; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
Literature: See George White, English Lantern Clocks, pages 206-208.
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Bob Merrill Collection; Anthony Werneke, October, 1992; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
painted bracket in good condition with one restored cornice molding and one restored small scroll at base drop, other apparent surface wear； brass chain replaced, retains an original lead weight； brass clocks of this form are often altered and difficult to vet, in our opinion this example has good integrity and appears to retain its original wings, please see detailed photos and make your own determination
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