Old clocks and watches & their makers : being an historical and descriptive account of the different styles of clocks and watches of the past, in England and abroad, to which is added a list of nearly twelve thousand makers (1922)
Britten, F. J. (Frederick James), 1843-1913, Britten, Annie · London : E. & F. N. Spon · leaf 502
/ extra case,and, instead of being placed on abracket, are simply attached to thewall by means of an iron loop andtwo prongs. The fret at the top of thecase may in many instances besomewhat of a guide in estimatingthe period of a lantern clock.Appended are examples, for severalof which I am… … Fig. 639.—Lantern Clock, byThomas Wheeler, with Alarmas fixed to wall. 32 486 Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers The heraldic fret (Fig. 643) was in use at the earhest period up to1630 or 1640. Frets of Wilham Bowyer may be seen on Figs. 628and 630. Another fret used by him, and also by Thomas…
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