Travel Clock – Octava Watch Co, Willian Neal Ltd., c. 1932, Crested

William Neale Ltd. (Birmingham) Octava Watch Co. (Switzerland) Crested Travel Clock, c. 1932 ‘Virtute et Nobilitate’ 8 Days, 15 Jewels, 3 Adjustments, USAP 816321 sterling silver 4″ long x 3 3/4″ wide x 3/4′ high; 227.8 grams (watch removed) Notes: A refined compact sterling silver travel clock made by William Neale Ltd, that folds into an integral guilloched case crested with a demi-lion rampant with crossed tail (reversed) and holding a rod over the banner ‘Virtute et Nobilitate’ (Virtue and Nobility). The interior is smooth and features a removable watch sized clock, held in place with a brass dial, made by Octava Watch Co., Switzerland. Condition: Vintage, Excellent.