Edward VII London silver travel clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1905
This Edward VII period silver travel clock dates to 1905 from London and is catalogued by the auctioneer with marks of Josiah Rees Harris. Formed as an upright rectangular miniature case, the clock stands 10.5 cm in total height.
The upper surface is fitted with a hinged, scroll-ended carrying handle marked with prominent British silver hallmarks. A circular white dial is set flush into the front facade, featuring Roman numerals, dot and dash minute indications, and blued steel hands. The piece rests upon four flattened bun feet.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1905
- Type
- Travel clock
- Height
- 10.5 cm
- Origin
- London
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker attribution
- Marks of Josiah Rees Harris
- Maker / attribution
- Josiah Rees Harris
Design
- Visible features
- • Upright rectangular silver case with rounded edges • Scroll-terminal carrying handle affixed with hinged mounts to the top • Visible British hallmarks stamped on the carrying handle, including maker's mark and lion passant • Circular white dial with Roman numerals and minute track • Blued steel hour and minute hands • Four flattened silver bun feet supporting the base • Hinged seam visible on the right rear flank indicating a back door
- Physical Construction
- The object is described as an upright rectangular silver travel clock. It stands at a total height of 10.5 cm. The case is supported by four flattened bun feet and features a hinged, scroll-ended carrying handle mounted to the top.
- Dial and Visual Details
- The front facade contains a circular white dial set flush into the case, displaying Roman numerals and a minute track with dot and dash indications. The clock is fitted with blued steel hour and minute hands.
- Hallmarks and Attribution
- The piece is dated to 1905, corresponding to the Edward VII period. British hallmarks, including the maker's mark and lion passant, are present on the carrying handle. Attribution to the maker Josiah Rees Harris is derived from these hallmarks.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement mechanism, escapement type, and running condition are neither visible nor detailed by the source
- Research required: Maker attribution to Josiah Rees Harris is source-reported from hallmarks