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An engraved gilt brass cheval clock by Thomas Cole, mid 19th…
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Auckland
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28-May-2023
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An engraved gilt brass cheval clock by Thomas Cole, mid 19th century, London. This clock, numbered 508, probably dates from 1846/47. Its design is known as cheval, after the mirror style that was popular at the time. It is of 8-day duration and is in original condition. The decorative Fleur de Lis hands are a typical Thomas Cole feature., oval body with pierced scroll crest, pivoted between scroll uprights rising from floral engraved base with pivoted foot. The dial is silvered, engraved with foliate scrolls and flowerheads, Roman chapter ring, blued fleur-de-lis hands. Temperature gauge below frame. With original winding key. Signed to reverse by retailer 'C. F. Hancock successor of Storr and Mortimer's.', Thomas Cole (1800-1864) was the Son of James Cole and brother of the more eminent James Ferguson Cole. At first Cole worked in partnership with his brother at 3 Bond Street, London. Then from 1839 until his death he produced the work by which he is best known. Most of these were produced for and sold through high-end London Jewellers and goldsmiths., the Cole workshop produced all the components of his clocks. This is unusual for the time as most clockmakers by then sourced their cases, movements, dials, hands and so on from horological manufacturers and case makers. Thomas Cole clocks are highly regarded by Collectors. They demonstrate the highest standards of English Victorian clockmaking, from the delicate blued steel hands to the exquisitely finished movements and cases. Height 19 cm, width 10.5 cm, depth 2.5 cm
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Zother