A brass winged lantern clock by Joseph Windmills, London, late 17th century,

the four-pillar domed top above a 6½-inch silvered Roman chapter ring and subsidiary 12-hour dial, flanked by winged doors surmounted by pierced fretwork mounts, with a weight-driven movement fitted with an alarm, the case mounted on a later wall bracket

30cm wide, 18cm deep, 37.5cm high, bracket 53.5cm high

Provenance:

The contents of Thornton House, Clare, Suffolk.

Condition Report:

General wear throughout, commensurate with age and use. Case with mild to moderate tarnishing and discolouration throughout. Upper right-hand proper fretwork mount will need properly secured into place. Left-hand proper door has a loose latch, meaning the door does not close properly. With chains and weights included. Clock sits securely on stand. Movement not tested - professional evaluation advised.