Thomas Cole, London, un-numbered, mid-tolate Victorian. Very unusual and attractive wooden-cased mantel clock, striking hours and quarters on two bells. | Important Collectors Wristwatches Pocket Watches & Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 21st October 1995

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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

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Thomas Cole, London, un-numbered, mid-tolate Victorian. Very unusual and attractive wooden-cased mantel clock, striking hours and quarters on two bells.

CHF 55,000 - 60,000

C. Rosewood with pronounced graining used to decorative effect, crossbanding, canted corners, glazed four sides, inset engraved gilt-brass panels to broad base with carved corner scrolls, gilt brass engraved top panel with four finials and oval window. Engraved diamond-pattern gilt brass frets to sicle windows. D. Signed by Thomas Cole himself and with his characteristic engraved decoration. Roman chapters, gold "fleur de lys" hands, gilt brass framing. M. Brass, semioval, flattopped, going barrels, platform lever escapement, single roller, pointed-tooth wheel, cut bi-metallic balance, flat balance spring, ruby endstone to balance cock. Signed on the dial. In very good condition. Dim. 27.5 x 22.5 x 20 cm.

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Literature: John Hawkins shows no such example in his book Thomas Cole & Victorien Clock Making, 1975. The platform lever escapement with compensation balance is in all respects much superior to Cole's usual pattern. Note: Cole almost never used wooden cases. This particular proudly signed dock may well be unique.