Thomas Cole, London No.1406.46

Circa 1861

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21 inches high over dome

A month-going gilt-brass tripod table regulator. FRAME The circular base is beautifully engraved with foliate scrolls and set with an aneroid barometer and mercury Fahrenheit thermometer, engraved to the front with the monogram of the 2nd Marquess of Anglesey and inscribed FROM E.J.A. JULY 6 1861. The top of the frame is surmounted by a plumb line and is punch-numbered 1406.46 DIAL 5 3⁄4 inch silvered dial is exquisitely engraved in the centre with roses and tulips, the top is signed for the retailer C F Hancock, London and has a subsidiary seconds dial and blued steel hands. MOVEMENT The movement has dead beat escapement and going barrel, the separately suspended pendulum with roller suspension and heavy spherical bob. Sold with a fitted glass dome and gilt-brass octagonal section combination winding key and height adjuster.