Lot Essay
A very similar clock is illustrated in J. B. Hawkins, Thomas Cole and Victorian Clockmaking, p.117, item 41
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THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 931. CIRCA 1860
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A Victorian engraved gilt-brass desk timepiece in the form of a cheval mirror
Thomas Cole, London, No. 931. Circa 1860
The oval silvered dial engraved with foliage and centred by a cartouche flanked by cornucopiae of flowers and a putti, the chapter ring with painted Roman numerals and delicate blued steel fleur-de-lys hands, the movement signed THOs COLE LONDON on the front plate, going barrel, lever escapement and gold three-armed balance, the case finely engraved with further foliage and flowerheads, the reverse signed DESIGNED AND MADE BY THOs. COLE No. 931, further numbered 931 beneath the rear cover and again to the underside of the stand
6¾ in. (17 cm.) high
Thomas Cole, London, No. 931. Circa 1860
The oval silvered dial engraved with foliage and centred by a cartouche flanked by cornucopiae of flowers and a putti, the chapter ring with painted Roman numerals and delicate blued steel fleur-de-lys hands, the movement signed THOs COLE LONDON on the front plate, going barrel, lever escapement and gold three-armed balance, the case finely engraved with further foliage and flowerheads, the reverse signed DESIGNED AND MADE BY THOs. COLE No. 931, further numbered 931 beneath the rear cover and again to the underside of the stand
6¾ in. (17 cm.) high
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