Lot 61
A rare mid 19th century engraved gilt brass oval desk timepiece in the form of a toilet mirror. Attributable to Thomas Cole. Numbered to the underside of the base and rear of the dialplate 848
13 July 2023, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,408 inc. premium
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A rare mid 19th century engraved gilt brass oval desk timepiece in the form of a toilet mirror.
Attributable to Thomas Cole. Numbered to the underside of the base and rear of the dialplate 848
The oval dial supported between a pair of shaped uprights on an elaborate base with rotating support, engraved all over with scrolls, flowers and foliage on a hatched ground. (the front panel with later engraved presentation to D. P.-g 15 Feb. 1957, the rear inscribed J. W. H. from G. & E. Kean.
The richly engraved Roman dial with delicate blued steel fleur des lys hands framed by a floral engraved bezel and pierced sight ring. The single chain fusee movement with maintaining power and jewelled English lever escapement with monometallic balance, the backplate pinned. Ticking with winding key, the number 848 stamped on the dial plate under the dust cover. 14cms (5.5ins) high
The oval dial supported between a pair of shaped uprights on an elaborate base with rotating support, engraved all over with scrolls, flowers and foliage on a hatched ground. (the front panel with later engraved presentation to D. P.-g 15 Feb. 1957, the rear inscribed J. W. H. from G. & E. Kean.
The richly engraved Roman dial with delicate blued steel fleur des lys hands framed by a floral engraved bezel and pierced sight ring. The single chain fusee movement with maintaining power and jewelled English lever escapement with monometallic balance, the backplate pinned. Ticking with winding key, the number 848 stamped on the dial plate under the dust cover. 14cms (5.5ins) high
Footnotes
A very similar model, numbered 1107 to the stand and dial plate (as in the current example) is illustrated in Hawkins, J.B. (1975) Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking. Sydney: Macarthur Pres Pty., Item 41.
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