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Late 19th C. Petite Gilt Ormolu Advertising Boudoir Clock - “Presented by Sporting Sketches”
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Late 19th C. Petite Gilt Ormolu Advertising Boudoir Clock - “Presented by Sporting Sketches”

19th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
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This Charming Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)Boudoir Clock was “Presented by Sporting Sketches” (on the Dial) with a 30 hour movement by the British United Clock Co. The Case Stamped with Foundry Stamp & Number - Though this has only partly come out. Good Antique Working Condition Keeping Time.

Height 7.75in or 19.8cm

The British United Clock Co 1886-90. Formerly been the Anglo-American Clock Co.

Sporting Sketches were Books Published of Sporting Images of the Time.

Please email or phone Robert on 07899058752 to Arrange Viewing or Discuss Shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.8cm (7.80")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Heydays Antiques has dated this Gilt Ormolu Boudoir Clock to the 1890s.

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SA640746
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Description
This Charming Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)Boudoir Clock was “Presented by Sporting Sketches” (on the Dial) with a 30 hour movement by the British United Clock Co. The Case Stamped with Foundry Stamp & Number - Though this has only partly come out. Good Antique Working Condition Keeping Time.
fig 1. A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial.
fig 1. Late 19th C. Petite Gilt Ormolu Advertising Boudoir Clock - “Presented by Sporting Sketches”

Height 7.75in or 19.8cm

The British United Clock Co 1886-90. Formerly been the Anglo-American Clock Co.

Sporting Sketches were Books Published of Sporting Images of the Time.

Please email or phone Robert on 07899058752 to Arrange Viewing or Discuss Shipping.

Height
19.8cm (7.80")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Gilt Ormolu Boudoir Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA640746
Dealers Internal Ref
F#o
Heydays Antiques
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Archive I A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial.

Late 19th C. Petite Gilt Ormolu Advertising Boudoir Clock - “Presented by Sporting Sketches”

Archive II A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial. View II
Archive III A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial. View III
Archive IV A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial. View IV
Archive V A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial. View V
Archive VI A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial. View VI
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A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial.
Late 19th C. Petite Gilt Ormolu Advertising Boudoir Clock - “Presented by Sporting Sketches”
Ref: SA640746
A petite late 19th-century Rococo Revival style gilt ormolu boudoir clock with faux tortoiseshell panel inserts and a circular Roman numeral dial.
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  • ObjectBoudoir Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Brass, Faux Tortoiseshell, Glass
  • ColourGold, Warm Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf finial, Rococo scrollwork, faux tortoiseshell panels, Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 19.8 cm (8 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This late nineteenth-century Rococo Revival boudoir clock dates from 1890 and originates from the British United Clock Co. The petite timepiece exhibits an ornate gilt ormolu frame embellished with acanthus leaf finials, scrollwork, and a partial foundry stamp with a number on the case. Brown and golden faux tortoiseshell panels fill the case around the circular dial, which displays Roman numerals and the inscription “Presented by Sporting Sketches”. The clock measures 19.8 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Positioned on a mantelpiece, this boudoir clock suits a bedroom dressing table or a decorative living room shelf. The thirty-hour movement keeps time in a domestic setting, adding a period accent to an interior display without requiring excessive surface space.

FAQs

Boudoir clocks are small, decorative timepieces designed primarily for bedrooms, dressing tables, or writing desks during the late 19th century. They frequently feature elaborate ornamentation, such as Rococo revival scrolls or gilt finishes, intended to complement intimate interior spaces.

These clocks typically feature cast brass or spelter frames coated in gilded lacquer or electroplated gold, often referred to as ormolu. Decorative inserts frequently utilised tortoiseshell, faux-tortoiseshell celluloid, enamel, or polished glass over mechanical clockwork mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces display characteristic heavy casting with hand-chased detailing on scrollwork and acanthus leaf motifs. Look for era-appropriate Roman numerals, mechanical movement winding apertures, and stamped or printed publisher inscriptions from the late 19th century.

Place the clock as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, stacked atop books on a shelf, or displayed on a bedside console. Pairing gilded metalwork with dark wood surfaces or contemporary minimalist backdrops creates visual contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate brush to clear intricate crevices. Avoid chemical metal polishes or liquid cleaners, as moisture can remove original gilded finishes and damage internal clockworks.
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