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An Engraved Easel Clock in the Manner of Thomas Cole
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An Engraved Easel Clock in the Manner of Thomas Cole

19th century
Sold 4 February 2026 · Leigh Extence Antique Clocks
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An engraved Victorian easel clock in the manner of Thomas Cole.

The silvered and engraved dial has black Roman numerals, fine engraved floral decoration, typical Cole style blued-steel hands and signed at XII Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd, 112 Regent Sreet, London.

The eight-day duration movement has a lever escapement.

The case in the Cole style with handle to the top and fully engraved with c-scroll and foliate decoration and easel to the rear.

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28cm (11.02")
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Leigh Extence Antique Clocks has dated this Engraved Easel Clock to the 1860s.

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SA1090503
Dealers Internal Reference
GM04
Dealers Notes

Leigh Extence offers for sale antique clocks that are fully researched and validated.

Leigh is acknowledged as the world's leading expert on French carriage clocks of the 19th century and has lectured both home and abroad on the subject for over ten years.

He has had many papers published on the subject and his research is used by many of the leading auction houses in their descriptions.

Research Articles and Exhibition Catalogues are available to view on our website:

www.extence.co.uk

Unless otherwise stated, all clocks have been fully overhauled and are guaranteed as such.

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An engraved Victorian easel clock in the manner of Thomas Cole.
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The silvered and engraved dial has black Roman numerals, fine engraved floral decoration, typical Cole style blued-steel hands and signed at XII Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.
Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

Ltd, 112 Regent Sreet, London.

The eight-day duration movement has a lever escapement.

The case in the Cole style with handle to the top and fully engraved with c-scroll and foliate decoration and easel to the rear.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Leigh Extence Antique Clocks has dated this Engraved Easel Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090503
Dealers Internal Ref
GM04
Leigh Extence Antique Clocks
Leigh Extence Antique Clocks
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2024

Specialists in fine antique clocks

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Leigh Extence Antique Clocks is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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An ornate gilt brass easel clock featuring detailed hand-engraved patterns across the frame and dial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate gilt brass easel clock featuring detailed hand-engraved patterns across the frame and dial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Engraved Easel Clock in the Manner of Thomas Cole

Archive II An ornate gilt brass easel clock featuring detailed hand-engraved patterns across the frame and dial. View II
Archive III An ornate gilt brass easel clock featuring detailed hand-engraved patterns across the frame and dial. View III
Archive IV An ornate gilt brass easel clock featuring detailed hand-engraved patterns across the frame and dial. View IV
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Pavilion Place
Exeter
Devon
United Kingdom

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Leigh Extence Antique Clocks
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An ornate gilt brass easel clock featuring detailed hand-engraved patterns across the frame and dial.
An Engraved Easel Clock in the Manner of Thomas Cole
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An ornate gilt brass easel clock featuring detailed hand-engraved patterns across the frame and dial.
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  • ObjectDesk Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Silvered Metal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsHand-engraved scrollwork, Architectural case, Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in)

Thomas Cole style clocks are characterised by their ornate, architectural cases, often featuring intricate hand-engraving and gilt brass finishes that draw inspiration from Gothic and Renaissance revivals.

These clocks are typically constructed using heavy cast or forged brass frames with fire-gilding or gold-plating, combined with meticulously hand-engraved silvered dials and high-quality mechanical movements.

Authenticity is determined by examining the crispness of the hand-engraving, the ageing and patination of the gilt brass, the craftsmanship of the mechanical escapement, and any maker signatures or serial numbers on the backplate.

Positioning the clock on a writing desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf adds a focal point of metallic texture and historical craftsmanship that complements both minimalist and maximalist spaces.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and high humidity, dust gently with a soft dry brush, avoid chemical polishes that can strip the gilding, and have the mechanical movement serviced periodically by a professional horologist.
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