Lantern clock. Ornate brass clock roughly the size of a lantern, with a square shape and a domed top. The face is a disc of brass engraved with roses, foliage and a face and inscribed William Sellwood fecit 1621. A silver ring around the brass disc has roman numerals on it.

ABDUA:16552

Clock in square brass box with finely engraved face and turned feet, pillars and knobs. Made 1621 by William Sellwood. Silver circular face and single hand are of a later date. The hemispherical bell in a crown is struck by a steel hammer. It was wound by pulling up, every day, the four weights, two of 3lb, and one of 3 3/4oz for the clock and a 5oz one for the bell. The clock had a 9inch pendulum and stood on a wall bracket to allow room for the weights. Clock was the timepiece at Hallforest Castle, Kintore, Aberdeenshire and was presented to the owner of Hallforest, the Honorable Frank, Earl of Kintore by the son of the tenant in 1862, which is recorded in a Latin inscription on the back of the face. Translation of inscription: 'The Honourable Frank, Earl of Kintore, was presented with this clock, which used to indicate the time at Hallforest, by the son of the tenant whose ancestors held the land of Dalvearianum for 400 years from the same family of lords, and whose brother holds the land today 1st August 1862'
Inscription: William Sellwood fecit 1621

Early: 1621 Late: 1621

metal copper alloy brass silver iron steel, H: 350 mm W: 150 mm

Physical Object

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Hallforest Castle Kintore Aberdeenshire

Acquisition Source: Keith-Falconer, Arthur.George 11th.Earl.of.Kintore