COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
Derek Roberts, British Skeleton Clocks, Antique Collectors' Club, Woodbridge, 1987, p.129, figsb,c.
A 'lion and eagles gilt' model appeared in Smith's 1865 catalogue at a cost of £6.0s.0d. There are various versions, with and without lions or eagles. On some the lions are standing; not all models have compasses.