William Selwood (English, 1607-1653) Lantern Clock

William Selwood (English, 1607-1653) Lantern Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$2,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Circle Auction[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,500[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Aug 13, 2022[/restrict]

A first period English brass lantern clock of theCharles I period to early Commonwealth period,by noted clockmaker William Selwood (British, 1607-1653). Inscribed across the front fret: "William Selwood at ye Maremaid in Louthbury." Roman numerals, floral engraved face. Offered with brass weight, cotton cord, and a later wooden wall bracket.

The clock measures 16" x 7 1/2" x 7"not including bracket or weight.

Alternate spelling: William Sellwood