An unusual oval timepiece.

The oval gilt-metal frame with folding strut to the rear; finely engraved border with a flower and leaf decoration; the engraved silvered dial with a similar pattern with Roman numerals and blued steel spade hands; the eight-day duration going barrel movement with lever escapement signed on the backplate Thos. Cole London.

Overall height 6 ¾ inches (17.2cms). Dial measures 6 ½ inches across and 4 ¾ inches high.