AN EARLY VICTORIAN GILT-METAL CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE

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AN EARLY VICTORIAN GILT-METAL CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE
Hunt & Roskell

The foliate engraved case with outset square-section columns on bun feet and surmounted by ball finials, similarly engraved top and scrolling handle, the silvered dial engraved with scrolling foliage on a hatched ground and signed Hunt & Roskell within the Roman chapter ring with blued spade hands, the single chain fusee movement with underslung platform lever escapement, similarly signed plain backplate; original gilt key with octagonal-section shaft
4½ in. (11.3 cm.) high (2)

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