An unusual Victorian engraved giltmetal striking large desk clock in the manner of Thomas Cole, the convex moulded arched case with Greek-key engraving, on similarly engraved lobed feet, ring handle to top, the engraved silvered Roman dial signed J. W. Benson 25 Old Bond Street, with foliate strapwork engraving, blued fleur-de lys hands, the faceted glazed twin chain fusee movement with cut bimetallic balance to gilt lever platform, hour-strike on gong, plain backplate, shutters to solid back