Lot 118
118
A gilt brass keyless boudoir strut clock in the manner of Thomas Cole, the silvered dial with orante floral engraving, Roman numerals, chapter ring and inset subsidiary seconds, signed 'Boxell, Brighton', the lever escapement revealed by a sprung door, the multi-section gilt brass case engraved overall with swivel foot and strut support, the reverse signed 'John Boxell, Brighton', 15cms high.

Details
A gilt brass keyless boudoir strut clock in the manner of Thomas Cole, the silvered dial with orante floral engraving, Roman numerals, chapter ring and inset subsidiary seconds, signed 'Boxell, Brighton', the lever escapement revealed by a sprung door, the multi-section gilt brass case engraved overall with swivel foot and strut support, the reverse signed 'John Boxell, Brighton', 15cms high.
Further details
For illustrations of similar clocks by Thomas Cole and discussion of his hidden signatures refer 'Thomas Cole and Victorian Clockmaking' by J.B. Hawkins.

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