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John Ebsworth, Londini fecit, a 17th century brass lantern clock with a short duration, weight driven movement with balance wheel escapement, striking the hours on a bell set below the bell strap, the six-inch dial having a raised chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, 'matchstick' man half-hour markings, with tulip engraving to the centre and signed 'John Ebsworth at ye 'cross keys' in Lothbury, Londini', the 'cross keys' being an engraved depiction, the case with typical turned finials, pillars and feet, with brass dolphin frets to the top, height: 38cm.
Estimate: £5,000 - £7,000
Realised: £5,800
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