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Lot 9 · The Art of Time: American and European Rarities

signed Thomas Boxell, Brighton, attributed to Thomas Cole, London, no. 1586 Mid 19th century

A Large Floral Engraved Oval Gilt Brass Strut Timepiece

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Estimate
$3,000–$5,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — The Art of Time: American and European Rarities, New York · 3 December 2020
Record ID
TB-2026-687927
Record
first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Large Floral Engraved Oval Gilt Brass Strut Timepiece, signed Thomas Boxell, Brighton, attributed to Thomas Cole, London, no. 1586 Mid 19th century. Bonhams, 3 Dec 2020, lot 9. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-687927.

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A Large Floral Engraved Oval Gilt Brass Strut Timepiece, signed Thomas Boxell, Brighton, attributed to Thomas Cole, London, no. 1586 Mid 19th century. Bonhams, 3 Dec 2020, lot 9. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-687927.

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From the same sale The Art of Time: American and European Rarities · Dec 2020

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5 Five Various Clocks $1,800–$2,200
Retailed by Tiffany & Co, supplied by Stauffer & Sons Co., Les Ponts-… An Unusual Swiss Silver Striking And Minute Repeating Small Montre Pendulette De Voyage $3,000–$5,000
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Signed, "Dent, Watch Maker to the Queen" Mid 19th century A Fine And Rare Engraved Gilt Miniature Carriage Timepiece $3,500–$5,500
Probably by Aubert & Klaftenberger, London, No. 4361, the case signed… A Fine Small Engraved Gilt Carriage Timepiece $4,000–$6,000
Signed "Made by J. F. Cole for R. & S. Garrard, Panton Street, Haymar… A Fine And Rare Engraved Gilt Miniature Carriage Timepiece $3,500–$5,500

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