Lantern clocks illuminate Essex auction
The names of two 17th century makers took these two lantern clocks way above estimates at Sworders’ (23% buyer’s premium) sale at Stansted Mountitchet. Both were from the Barbara Holliday collection that majored on Modern British art (see Art Market, ATG No 2377).
The 1670s ‘Third Phase’ winged lantern clock was engraved to the dial Wm Speakman, London and appe…