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Elkington & Co
Mantel clock 1885-95
Ormolu, tortoishell, gilt metal, enamel, blued steel | 32 x 18 x 14.5 cm (handle raised) | RCIN 3060
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A mantel clock with an ormolu and tortoise shell case, raised caddy top with four finials and a carrying handle, toupie feet.
The original French eight day rack striking mechanism has a going barrel movement and a recoil escapement. The enamel dial is decorated with a ring of swags and bows and the 12 hours and the quarters are represented in arabic numerals and a pair of shaped blued steel hands.Provenance
From Queen Mary's collection
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Creator(s)
(clockmaker (case))(clockmaker (movement))(nationality)(nationality)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Ormolu, tortoishell, gilt metal, enamel, blued steel
Measurements
32 x 18 x 14.5 cm (handle raised)
