Catalogue - Antique Clocks and Barometers
Catalogue - Antique Clocks and Barometers
Catalogue - Antique Clocks and Barometers
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A<br />
EDMUND MASSEY LONDINI FECIT<br />
fine William <strong>and</strong> Mary period miniature striking lantern clock by this<br />
well-known apprentice of Joseph Knibb. The Knibb-style miniature<br />
case is surmounted by a turned baluster finial centring the brass cross-strap.<br />
The central fret is engraved with flowers <strong>and</strong> foliage. The two frets to the side<br />
of the case are of the same pattern <strong>and</strong> left unengraved. The four columns<br />
are cast in one piece <strong>and</strong> include the finials <strong>and</strong> bases.<br />
The dial plate is engraved with interlacing tulips <strong>and</strong> topped by the signature<br />
Edmund Massey Londini Fecit. There is a restored central alarm disc with<br />
Arabic hour numerals <strong>and</strong> a central Tudor Rose.<br />
The short duration movement has a knife edge verge escapement <strong>and</strong><br />
a short bob pendulum with countwheel strike on the hour. The restored<br />
alarm work is set into the original backplate.<br />
Date: circa 1685–90<br />
Height: 6½ in (16.5 cm)<br />
* Edmund Massey was born circa 1660 <strong>and</strong> apprenticed to Joseph Knibb from<br />
December 1673 until 1681. It is therefore no accident that this beautiful miniature<br />
lantern clock is identical in every way to those made by Joseph Knibb as it emanates<br />
from the same workshop.<br />
Literature: George White, ‘English Lantern <strong>Clocks</strong>’, pages 182 <strong>and</strong> 183.<br />
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