A fine and rare late 19th century English gilt brass travel clock with compass, barometer and calendar, in the original travel case with original keyHunt & Roskell 156 New Bond Street London The gilt case with stylised Greek key handle above a recessed magnetic compass with engraved 16-point silvered dial flanked by knurled finials above polished columns on proud plinths, the top, front and side panels all finely engine turned, the rear door polished and set with an aneroid barometer and mercury thermometer, the time dial with polished Roman chapter ring and Breguet style hands over subsidiary dials for day and date (lettering worn), all raised on squat button feet. The two spring barrel movement with platform escapement, the backplate engraved Hunt & Roskell 156 New Bond St London. Ticking and striking on a blued steel gong with original long handled winding key. Together with the original leather covered, silk-and-velvet lined travel case with sliding protective front panel, signed to the inner lid with a crown and Hunt & Roskell. Late Storr & Mortimer. Chronometer & Watchmakers to the Queen and Royal Family. 156 New Bond Street. 17cms (6.5 ins) high
A fine and rare late 19th century English gilt brass travel clock with compass, barometer and calendar, in the original travel case with original keyHunt & Roskell 156 New Bond Street London The gilt case with stylised Greek key handle above a recessed magnetic compass with engraved 16-point silvered dial flanked by knurled finials above polished columns on proud plinths, the top, front and side panels all finely engine turned, the rear door polished and set with an aneroid barometer and mercury thermometer, the time dial with polished Roman chapter ring and Breguet style hands over subsidiary dials for day and date (lettering worn), all raised on squat button feet. The two spring barrel movement with platform escapement, the backplate engraved Hunt & Roskell 156 New Bond St London. Ticking and striking on a blued steel gong with original long handled winding key. Together with the original leather covered, silk-and-velvet lined travel case with sliding protective front panel, signed to the inner lid with a crown and Hunt & Roskell. Late Storr & Mortimer. Chronometer & Watchmakers to the Queen and Royal Family. 156 New Bond Street. 17cms (6.5 ins) high
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