VARIOUS PROPERTIES
AN EARLY VICTORIAN GILT-COPPER AND MALACHITE EIGHT-DAY FUSEE MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
THOMAS COLE, CIRCA 1845
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AN EARLY VICTORIAN GILT-COPPER AND MALACHITE EIGHT-DAY FUSEE MINIATURE CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
Thomas Cole, circa 1845
The case engraved overall with intricate scrolling foliage and inset with malachite panels to the sides (the frame reverse stamped THOS. COLE LONDON, the top with similarly engraved handle, the angles with ball finials supported on ¾ columns, foliate engraved rear door with spring-loaded catch and revolving shutter for the winding hole, the gilt dial with Roman chapters and blued steel moon hands, single chain fusee movement with vertically-mounted lever escapement with steel three-arm balance, the backplate stamped GB; original brown leather travelling case with blue velvet lining and brass winding key, not illustrated
2¾in. (7.5cm.) high (3)
Thomas Cole, circa 1845
The case engraved overall with intricate scrolling foliage and inset with malachite panels to the sides (the frame reverse stamped THOS. COLE LONDON, the top with similarly engraved handle, the angles with ball finials supported on ¾ columns, foliate engraved rear door with spring-loaded catch and revolving shutter for the winding hole, the gilt dial with Roman chapters and blued steel moon hands, single chain fusee movement with vertically-mounted lever escapement with steel three-arm balance, the backplate stamped GB; original brown leather travelling case with blue velvet lining and brass winding key, not illustrated
2¾in. (7.5cm.) high (3)