From the beginning of the early 1600's and for over the next 150 years the distinctive appearance of the lantern clock superficially, changed hardly at all.

However in the detail and manufacture of the lantern clock a profound insight into the evolution and development of 17th century can be gleaned. A consequence of these horological discoveries in the lantern clock would eventually lead to the emergence of the long case clock.

Our selection of lantern clocks has included some of the best preserved examples dating from 1625- 1725.