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Very rare antique mid 19th century pull repeat desk clock…
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Sydney
Date:
14-Dec-2013
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Very rare antique mid 19th century pull repeat desk clock attributed to Thomas Cole, of engraved arched design, fitted with a folding carry handle, the dial engraved and pierced in three layers, with a seated female figure amongst scrolling foliage & bell flowers. The lower section of the dial showing in three colour metal Middle Eastern figures on horse back viewing a distant city engraved on a silver ground, with clumps of palm trees to the sides, the outer case all over engraved with scrolling foliage, the back plate cover engraved with Chinoiserie decoration, circa 1860. Three concealed key winding slots. Standing 17 cm high, 13.3 cm wide. This clock appears to be a special order possibly for the Middle Eastern Market
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Zother