Brass Lantern Clock by Thos. Dodswell

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Brass Lantern Clock by Thos. Dodswell, Burwash, Sussex, mid -18th century with brass case, cast brass frets, side doors, engraved dial with Roman numerals and marked Thos. Dodswell, Burwash, thirty-hour time and strike movement with count-wheel strike, anchor escapement, endless rope, iron weight and oak wall bracket, clock ht., 14 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

converted to anchor escapement, object right front finial is loose but with the clock, iron weight is period, counter weight is a modern replacement, oak bracket later than the clock

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