Thomas Cole English brass carriage clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
mid to second half 19th C.
An English brass carriage clock catalogued under Lot 542 by Lempertz. The clock features an ornate engraved brass case measuring 13.8 cm in height, complete with an articulated top carry loop and a hinged front strut or foot.
The silvered dial is finely engraved with scrollwork and foliage, showing Roman numerals alongside blued steel hands. Originating from London during the mid to second half of the 19th century, it is signed 'THO. COLE. LONDON' on both the dial and movement plate, housing an eight-day movement with an anchor escapement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Silvered dial with blued steel hands
- Type
- Carriage clock
- Height
- 13.8 cm
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker Signature
- THO. COLE. LONDON
- Origin and Period
- London, mid to second half 19th C.
- Maker / attribution
- Thomas Cole
- Movement Duration and Escapement
- Eight day running with an anchor escapement
Design
- Visible features
- • Intricately engraved gilt-brass case with scrollwork borders and a matching folding top handle • Silvered dial center and spandrel area engraved with ornate foliate flourishes surrounding a Roman numeral chapter ring • Central folding forward foot engraved to match the case decoration
- Dial Configuration
- The clock is fitted with a silvered dial accompanied by blued steel hands. The dial displays the signature 'THO. COLE. LONDON'. The dial is engraved with foliate flourishes and features a Roman numeral chapter ring.
- Mechanism and Operational Status
- The timepiece houses an eight-day movement with an anchor escapement. The signature 'THO. COLE. LONDON' is also located on the movement plate. The source reports the clock is in working order, noting that some small screws are lost.
- Case Construction and Ornamentation
- The object is described as an English brass carriage clock featuring an engraved case. The design incorporates a folding top handle and a central folding forward foot. The total height of the clock is recorded as 13.8 cm. Documentation regarding the internal case assembly or the condition of the rear movement cover is not recorded in this source.
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: Rear movement plate, escapement, and internal components are not visible in the photograph
- Research required: Source notes some small screws are lost and reports it in working order without formal timing evaluation