Description
A gilt bronze and green enamel French Desk Compendium in an original leather travelling case. The 8-day French movement with original silvered English lever platform escapement presented to "WML Parnett Botfield Esq" by the servants of the Hut on his coming of age December 29th 1902. Finely enamelled elaborate panels depicting copious urns, butterflies and birds. The barometer with silver engraved main register signed Made in Paris. Original mercury thermometer and engraved silvered compass above barometer. 6" x 6.5" x 2.5"
Record courtesy of Gutlin Antique Clocks