UNSIGNED, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A Victorian gilt-metal small carriage timepiece in the style of Thomas Cole
Unsigned, third quarter 19th Century
The case on bun feet with foliate engraved base supporting ¾- columns,the side panels engraved with scrolls and flowers on a hatched ground, similarly engraved rear panel with spring-loaded door, the top with escapement viewing portal, four ball finials and foliate cast and engraved handle (partially restored), the gilt foliate engraved chapter disc with painted and engraved Roman chapters with blued fleur de lys hands, similarly engraved silvered mask, cut bimetallic balance to gilt lever platform, the single chain fusee movement with maintaining power; original brown leather travelling case with blue velvet lining.
3½ ins. 8.8 cm high (2)
Unsigned, third quarter 19th Century
The case on bun feet with foliate engraved base supporting ¾- columns,the side panels engraved with scrolls and flowers on a hatched ground, similarly engraved rear panel with spring-loaded door, the top with escapement viewing portal, four ball finials and foliate cast and engraved handle (partially restored), the gilt foliate engraved chapter disc with painted and engraved Roman chapters with blued fleur de lys hands, similarly engraved silvered mask, cut bimetallic balance to gilt lever platform, the single chain fusee movement with maintaining power; original brown leather travelling case with blue velvet lining.
3½ ins. 8.8 cm high (2)