Victorian Gilt Metal Strut Clock in the Manner of Thomas Cole

Name: Victorian Gilt Metal Strut Clock in the Manner of Thomas Cole
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1096300
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A Victorian Gilt Metal Strut Clock in the manner of Thomas Cole, originally retailed by Howell James & Co. London.

The silvered and engine-turned oval dial features Roman numerals, an outer minutes’ track and a subsidiary seconds’ dial; the case has pierced roundels with foliate & diamond decoration.

The case-back is inscribed “Howell James & Co. to the Queen, London Paris” and is shuttered to prevent ingress of dust, opening to allow access to winding post, hands and time up/down adjustment. The base of the frame is numbered 199.

The clock comes with a key (possibly replaced) and is sold in full working order. Guaranteed for 12 months.

Provenance: The clock was once purchased at Bonhams (Edinburgh) on 14th June 2017.

Dimensions: Height: 13 cm. Width: 9.5 cm.

Condition: Minor scratches consistent with age and small patch of fogging to left of ‘IX’ on silver dial.

Dated: c.1860-70

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1096300

Dealers Internal Reference

1553/Q

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Victorian Gilt Metal Strut Clock in the manner of Thomas Cole, originally retailed by Howell James & Co. London.

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The silvered and engine-turned oval dial features Roman numerals, an outer minutes’ track and a subsidiary seconds’ dial; the case has pierced roundels with foliate & diamond decoration.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. Victorian Gilt Metal Strut Clock in the manner of Thomas Cole — fig 1. Victorian Gilt Metal Strut Clock in the Manner of Thomas Cole

The case-back is inscribed “Howell James & Co. to the Queen, London Paris” and is shuttered to prevent ingress of dust, opening to allow access to winding post, hands and time up/down adjustment. The base of the frame is numbered 199.