Ingram & May Gilt Bronze Football Player Figure Clock / Barometer Case c. 1884 

This is an extremely rare Victorian solid gilt bronze football player figure clock / barometer case, circa 1884.

The figure has a design registration number 4587, see the 2nd image for the original hand written design registration page. The design registry database shows the original description;

Class 1: metal goods. Registered design No 4587: registered by Arthur Ingram and Charles May, Silversmiths, of 16 Carlisle Street, Soho Square, London. Football player holding ball in his hand the ball being utilised for a clock or aneroid barometer.

Additionally the makers have used their 'I&M' silver stamp in the boot heel for Ingram & May. The figure is missing the clock or barometer movement from the football. It is an extremely finely detailed sculptural artwork.

CONDITION as per images

The overall condition is as you would expect from an object of substantial age that has been displayed/handled/used, usually over the lifetimes of several owners.

DIMENSIONS

Height 27cm

Weight 1.87kg

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