A miniature English silver and enamel travel clock Goldsmiths Co, 1896.
Description
The dial
The 3-cm enamel dial has Roman numerals and is fitted in a silver bezel. The spade hands are made of blued steel.
The movement
The movement is driven by a spring barrel with fixed winding and has eight day duration. It is being regulated by a platform anchor escapement in combination with a bi-metallic balance which has adjusting screws.
The case
The lancet shaped case is made of sterling silver. The front is adorned with blue enamel in a recessed plane. The back has a hinged door giving access to the movement. The case is hallmarked for London and year letter A for 1896. Besides these there is a mark for William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman. Finally the bottom is inscribed Goldsmiths Co 112 Regent St.W . The whole is raised on bracket feet.
Sizes
(Height) 8.5 cm (Width) 4.8 cm (Depth) 4.3 cm
(Height) 3.3 in (Width) 1.9 in (Depth) 1.7 in
Price
Sold
Signature
Goldsmiths Co. London
