THOMAS COLE, LONDON; THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A Victorian gilt-metal and lapis lazuli-mounted miniature carriage timepiece
Thomas Cole, London; third quarter 19th century
The case on toupie feet, foliate engraving to the sides and top framing lapis lazuli panels, similiary engraved handle and rear door with spring loaded catch, the silvered Roman dial with floral engraving and blued steel hands, the typical going barrel movement with vertically mounted lever escapement with three-arm steel balance, the gilt backplate engraved R & S Garrard & Co Panton Street Haymarket London. Made T. Cole
2¾ ins. (7.2 cm) high
Thomas Cole, London; third quarter 19th century
The case on toupie feet, foliate engraving to the sides and top framing lapis lazuli panels, similiary engraved handle and rear door with spring loaded catch, the silvered Roman dial with floral engraving and blued steel hands, the typical going barrel movement with vertically mounted lever escapement with three-arm steel balance, the gilt backplate engraved R & S Garrard & Co Panton Street Haymarket London. Made T. Cole
2¾ ins. (7.2 cm) high