A coromandel library timepiece, Thomas Boxell, Brighton, circa 1845

Lot Closed

May 17, 12:18 PM GMT

Estimate

2,500 - 3,500 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property from a Distinguished Private Collection

A coromandel library timepiece, Thomas Boxell, Brighton, circa 1845

3¼-inch silvered dial signed Boxell, Brighton, the chain fusee movement with maintaining power and a large ratchet-tooth lever platform escapement with plain balance, the plain backplate signed as the dial, the four-glass case with gilt-brass carrying handle and ogee moulded base with brass bun feet

9¼in; 23.5cm high

Please note that the W symbol has been removed from this lot. This lot will remain in New Bond Street after the sale.

Thomas Boxell was born in Brighton in 1823 and was apprenticed to a local watchmaker. By 1845 he was running his own business in Albion Street, Brighton, moving to North Street by 1851 and finally to 40 Kings Road in 1856.