A fine English mid-nineteenth century gilt-brass carriage clock having a particularly well engraved case surmounted by four finials and a handle centred by a recessed 16 point compass over four tapering columns to a plinth base and turned feet, the silvered dial with Roman numerals and blued steel moon hands. The foliate engraved centre set within a finely engraved mask, the left-hand side panel containing a Fahrenheit thermometer, the right hand side panel a Reamur thermometer. The 8-day going barrel movement with lever escapement and integral hand-set key, signed on the inside of the rear door Storr & Mortimer, 156 New Bond Street, LONDON. With original cruciform winding key.

Case height: 6 inches (15cms)

The partnership of Storr & Mortimer was dissolved in 1838 and latterly became Hunt & Roskell the retailers of many fine clocks by Thomas Cole.
A carriage clock by Storr & Mortimer with similar thermometers and compass, is illustrated in ‘Carriage and other Travelling Clocks’ by Derek Roberts, page 346, Fig.34-1.