An engraved gilt-brass strut timepiece, Dent, London, circa 1855

silvered dial signed Dent, 33,Cockspur St. the border overlaid with a pierced gilt mask and within an oval bezel, fleur-de-lys hands, the watch-type movement with fusee and chain, lever escapement and plain steel balance, the elaborate foliate engraved case of shaped outline flanked by columns applied with cast flower decoration, with strut support numbered 16; with the original velvet lined leather covered travelling case