DESCRIPTION:
Thomas Cole, for C.F. Hancock, London, a decorative strut timepiece, the gilt case with fine engraved ornament, Roman numeral engraved and silvered dial with retailers signature below 6:00, the dial with fretted and engraved gilt mask and blued steel fleur de lis hands, 8 day timepiece movement with lever escapement and polished steel balance, signed "Thomas Cole London", serial #1644
CONDITION:
case good, with minor dirt and marks, case back with depression at setting square, and added set knob, bezel screws replaced, dial with discoloration and poor restoration to figures and silvering, hands very good, movement with minor staining, running. Charles Frederick Hancock was a partner with the firm of Hunt and Roskell between 1843- 49, prior to establishing business under his own name. Hancock was one of Cole's most important retailers, and many examples of his work bear the Hancock name.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$4600
CIRCA: 1860
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