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English Fusee Carriage Clock By Thomas Cole and James Ferguson Cole
$6,210.59
£4,550
€5,352.91
CA$8,647.94
A$9,293.12
CHF 4,986.30
MX$109,467.24
NOK 62,697.15
SEK 57,273.44
DKK 40,005.52
About the Item
An exceptional English fusee carriage clock timepeice by two of the nineteenth centuries greatest clock makers. Although not signed by the brothers, this small carriage clock can be safely attributed to Thomas Cole and his brother James Ferguson Cole as noted by John Hawkins in The Hawkins Pictorial Survey of Cole Clocks Part 1. This is a phase 1 type 1 carriage clock from the Cole brothers, making it one of their earliest pieces. Thomas Cole as the designer and engraver, James Ferguson Cole the movement maker and Breguet hands.
The eight day single chain fusee movement and English lever escapement, the back plate numbered 2020. See pp. 400 for an almost identical backplate. The bridging system is to give strength and extra depth to the mainspring of the miniature clocks, and is a marker of James Ferguson Cole and early bespoke movements. This bridging also dates to clock to between 1833-1838. Also with original key. The engraving for the retailer and number has been fitted into the available space, and would have been done after the clock has been completed by the Cole brothers. (J.B. Hawkins). The movement is housed in a engraved, gilt case, which is stamped on the underside with the number 109.
The inset silvered dial is of typical Cole design with finely engraved rococo and floral decoration, black Roman numerals and James Ferguson Cole style Breguet blued-steel moon hands and engraved gilded mask. This style of dial is noted on many examples of Cole clocks shown in the Hawkins survey. Another important design element seen on Thomas Cole clocks is the engraved HoHo bird on the sides, which is shown on page 327. That example also incorporates the faceted handle with scroll supports, as seen here, which is described by Hawkins as a standard early design.
The case is a typical Thomas Cole Phase 1 type 1, with engraved decoration, porthole to the top allowing viewing of the balance wheel and the ball finials to the top of the case. The layered plate construction of the case with concave faceted columns is also typical the brothers’ period of collaboration. The screws through the feet are also another noted Cole feature of these early carriage clocks. The breguet style moon hands suggest the work of J.F. Cole as does the distinctive bridge on the back of the movement that gives extra strength to the mainspring and is documented in several other Cole clocks. The Cole Brothers worked together supplying clocks to other retails after J.F. Cole narrowly avoided bankruptcy, their work was retailed by Garrards, James McCabe, Arnold and Dent, and Hunt and Roskell, in an attempt to get the brother’s out of debt. This early timepiece was made by the brothers between 1833 and 1838, their partnership lasted until 1848. The case the work of Thomas Cole and the movement by his older brother James Fergusson Cole. Recently published research by J.B.Hawkins has gone into great detail on how the brothers worked together showing their unique skills and techniques that has been extremely useful in researching this Phase I type I Cole carriage clock, see page 88 for an almost identical. Thomas as the designer and casemaker, supported by his brother James who fitted them with bespoke movements. Cole was known for his exceptional designs. His creations were admired for their originality, fine metalwork, and attention to detail. Cole's work gained significant recognition, earning him awards at international exhibitions, including the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the Paris Universelle of 1855. His craftsmanship influenced other clockmakers, though none could surpass the quality of his designs.
This clock is signed on the backplate for the retailer, 'Lattey Brothers
Co. London
Calcutta. This company operated between 1842 and 1855. The bridging system on the backplate dates the clock to between 1833-38, the signature for the retailers was likely added at a later date. Circa 1833-38.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Width: 3.875 in (9.85 cm)Depth: 3.375 in (8.58 cm)
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- Period:1830-1839
- Date of Manufacture:1835
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2015348298872
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