Clock
J. Rival
Category
Horology
Date
1880
Materials
Rock crystal, silver and enamel
Measurements
148 x 55 x 41 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11561
Summary
A Viennese silver, enamel and rock crystal timepiece, circa 1880. The single chain fusee movement with foliate incised and fret at face place signed; J. Rival, London. The case supported by a youthful semi-cuirassed warrior standing on an octagonal rock crystal foot.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
J. Rival, horologist