An engraved gilt-brass strut timepiece in the manner of Thomas Cole, English

2¾-inch silvered dial engrvaed with a basket of flowers and foliate scrolls within a similarly engraved gilt mask, the 8-day movement with club-tooth lever escapement, the rectangular case with suspension loop, folding rear strut and engraved with flowers and trailing foliage; the travelling case signed for Carrington & Co., 130 Regent Street

Thomas Cole died in 1864. For similar examples of Cole-style timepieces and clocks see Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking by J. B. Hawkins

In very good original condition throughout. Movement looks as though it would run but may benefit form a clean. Travelling case is worn. With a hand set key.
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Although retailed by Carrington & Co., this timepiece is probably by Edward White who is known to have made clocks in the style of Cole.