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Ss Ethiopia Clock 1874
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton
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Ss Ethiopia Clock 1874

19th century
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This superb timepiece was salvaged from the ship SS ETHIOPIA then encased in a superb Ebony carved case, on the plaque it states Chronometer from SS Ethiopia 1874 presented to a friend. The clocks in quite good condition has the odd blemish to dial, movements in very good working order as just been serviced, standing 30 cm high length of 29 cm depth being 11.5 cm, offering free delivery Worldwide reference DBSS Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Victorian Ebonised Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1176950
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Description
This superb timepiece was salvaged from the ship SS ETHIOPIA then encased in a superb Ebony carved case, on the plaque it states Chronometer from SS Ethiopia 1874 presented to a friend.
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The clocks in quite good condition has the odd blemish to dial, movements in very good working order as just been serviced, standing 30 cm high length of 29 cm depth being 11.
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

5 cm, offering free delivery Worldwide reference DBSS Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Victorian Ebonised Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1176950
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DBSS
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A black Victorian mantel clock featuring carved scrollwork, an acanthus top crest, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a brass bezel with an engraved presentation plaque.
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Archive I A black Victorian mantel clock featuring carved scrollwork, an acanthus top crest, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a brass bezel with an engraved presentation plaque.

SS ETHIOPIA CLOCK 1874

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A black Victorian mantel clock featuring carved scrollwork, an acanthus top crest, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a brass bezel with an engraved presentation plaque.
SS ETHIOPIA CLOCK 1874
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A black Victorian mantel clock featuring carved scrollwork, an acanthus top crest, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a brass bezel with an engraved presentation plaque.
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Late 19th-century Victorian mantel clocks often featured dark, stained, or ebonised timber and slate cases adorned with carved scrollwork, acanthus leaves, or architectural moldings. These timepieces typically incorporated white enamel dials with Roman numerals and spring-driven mechanical movements.

Constructors utilised dense hardwoods such as oak or mahogany finished with black ebonising lacquers, as well as black Belgian slate and marble. Internal movements were machined from brass and steel, while dials were executed in fired enamel over copper plates.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast brass clockworks, hand-assembled movement plates, and period-correct markings or engraved presentation plaques. Wear to the winding arbors, original hand-cut screws, and naturally aged brass bezels distinguish original items from modern reproductions.

Place the clock centrally on a stone fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard alongside minimalist ceramics to create visual contrast. The dark casing pairs effectively against lighter paint palettes or exposed brickwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid solvents or harsh chemicals that strip original finishes. Keep internal brass mechanical movements running smoothly by having a professional horologist clean and oil them every five to seven years.
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