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THOMAS COLE NO. 783 14; CIRCA 1850
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A Victorian gilt-brass small bon bon dish
Thomas Cole No. 783 14; circa 1850
The circular case typically engraved with scrolling foliage and flowerheads on a hatched ground, the concave-moulded rim of stylised pie-crust outline securing a hinged foliate engraved handle, suitably moulded glass to the dished silvered dial engraved with foliage and flowers centred by a cartouche surmounted by a basket of fruit and adorsed by two squirrels, the Roman chapter ring with fine blued steel hands, the Swiss watch movement with lever escapement; with original green velvet and satin-lined leather-covered travel case
4 ins. (11.3 cm.) diam., 1 ins. (3 cm.) high
Thomas Cole No. 783 14; circa 1850
The circular case typically engraved with scrolling foliage and flowerheads on a hatched ground, the concave-moulded rim of stylised pie-crust outline securing a hinged foliate engraved handle, suitably moulded glass to the dished silvered dial engraved with foliage and flowers centred by a cartouche surmounted by a basket of fruit and adorsed by two squirrels, the Roman chapter ring with fine blued steel hands, the Swiss watch movement with lever escapement; with original green velvet and satin-lined leather-covered travel case
4 ins. (11.3 cm.) diam., 1 ins. (3 cm.) high