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A 19th Century Silver & Tortoiseshell Clock
Devonshire Antiques
for sale €1,638     $1,778
£1,400

Devonshire Antiques

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A 19th Century Silver & Tortoiseshell Clock

19th century
Description

An attractive 19th century tortoiseshell and filigree silver clock with a porcelain round face. Showing Arabic numerals and the name Munk Brother Bolton on the dial. The silver is hallmarked Birmingham, with a date letter of 1892.

It has a silver carrying handle and the movement is stamped E.G.L

Approx

Height with handle up 14cm

Depth 8.5cm

Diameter of face 6cm

£1400

Contact 07970119030

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Tortoiseshell Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA613311
Description
An attractive 19th century tortoiseshell and filigree silver clock with a porcelain round face. Showing Arabic numerals and the name Munk Brother Bolton on the dial. The silver is hallmarked Birmingham, with a date letter of 1892.

It has a silver carrying handle and the movement is stamped E.G.L

Approx

Height with handle up 14cm

Depth 8.5cm

Diameter of face 6cm

£1400

Contact 07970119030

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Tortoiseshell Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA613311
Devonshire Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial.

A 19th Century Silver & Tortoiseshell Clock

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial. View VI
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Devonshire Antiques
Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475
Location
19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial.
A 19th century silver & tortoiseshell clock
Ref: SA613311
A 19th-century Victorian mantel clock featuring a dark tortoiseshell case, a silver front panel with floral scrollwork, a top carrying handle, and a white circular dial.
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FAQs

During the late 19th century, desk and mantel clocks featuring tortoiseshell cases overlaid with hallmarked sterling silver became popular gift items in Britain, combining horology with decorative metalwork.

These timepieces typically consist of a tortoiseshell frame or veneer over a wooden core, fitted with repousse or pierced sterling silver front plates, a brass clock movement, and a glass dial cover.

Authentic Victorian examples usually feature British silver hallmarks denoting the maker, city assay office, standard mark, and date letter, alongside period horological movements and hand-cut tortoiseshell panels.

Position the timepiece on an executive desk, a dark wood bookcase, or a fireplace mantelpiece to create a focal point within traditional or eclectic design schemes.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and moisture to prevent the tortoiseshell from drying out, and dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth while using specialised silver wipes sparingly on the metal.
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