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Robert Watts of Stamford (Lincolnshire)
 
Circa 1710
 
A rare early eighteenth century English verge lantern clock by this well regarded maker.
 
The lantern clock, or more correctly, chamber clock, was the earliest form of domestic clock and was popular throughout the seventeenth century.  A much valued possession amongst the nobility and the merchant classes.
 
This example by Robert Watts retains the original verge escapement.  Most unusually the short bob pendulum swings within the posted frame*, and displays the time via the original steel hand to the raised chapter ring over a well-engraved centre.
 
Note: 
 
Brian Loomes in a recent article refers to ten Lincolnshire lantern clocks surviving, three of which are by Robert Watts of Stamford.  ("William Reeve of Spalding and the oldest Lincolnshire clock" - Clocks Magazine Nov 2008).
 
Brian Loomes is the author of "Lantern Clocks & their Makers".  A book that we highly recommend to anyone with more than a passing interest in this genre of clock.
 
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