This clock is interesting and probably has its original doors, if not they appear to be very old and are of cast brass. At the date it was made (circa 1675 ) Ipswich and the surounding area was a very prosperous part of East Anglia. This would easily support a few good clockmakers.

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Dial view.	Back view showing the alarm.	Back view showing the alarm hoop and spiked feet.	Back view showing the alarm, side door and part of the top plate.
Top view.	Back view showing the alarm.	Back view showing the alarm hoop and spiked feet.	Back view showing the alarm, side door and part of the top plate.
Side door with bob coming out.	Inside of door.	Alarm disk.	Detail of hand.
Detail of the movement.

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