Howell & James London

A very rare carriage clock indeed ! The engraved original gilt bronze case case is surmounted by a decorative chased carrying handle and fine slotted finials. The beautifully engraved and gilded dial is framed by a gilt ‘mask’ with fine Roman numerals, foliate centre, and blued steel ‘fleur de lys’ hands. The twin train movement with highly unusual British escapement with engraved balance cock, mono-metallic balance wheel and ‘under-slung’ lever with the escape wheel. The rear of the clock shows an engraved door and engraving to the inside reading Howell & James, Regent Street, London. The coiled gong behind the door is highly unusal and the ‘Hand Setting’ wheel is positioned below the gong. Push repeat on demand.  The original outer case and original engraved key to the inner lid.  It’s very likely from the workshops of the fashionable, Somerset born clockmaker Thomas Cole.  The contruction, engraving and also the style of outer case with Blue velet interior makes it likely of Cole construction for Howell & James to retail. Circa 1840.

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