An English lantern clock, by Richard Rayment (1686-1754) of Bury St. Edmonds. The case with five finials and three pierced frets over a wide chapter ring with lozenge half hour markers. The dial centre with maker's signature and foliate scrolls, the movement with anchor escapements and counterwheel strike. English circa 1700. Height 39 cm, Literature: it was said of Richard Rayment that he was 'one of Suffolk's most important makers', probably on accounf of the sheer variety and volume of his output. Richard Rayment was not only a fine craftsman, he was also very successful in business.