522 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Sarasota Estate Auction specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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Nov 3, 2024
French Boulle Style Mantel Clock with Tortoiseshell Effect. This Elkington & Co. mechanical pendulum clock is a beautiful example of the French Boulle style. The tortoiseshell effect of the case achieves a rich, warm color and distinctive pattern. The case is ornately decorated with gilded bronze ormolu accents, including intricate scrolls, floral motifs, and a decorative base.
The clock face is likely made of enamel and features Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, and "Elkington" and "Liverpool" inscriptions. The clock face inscriptions are somewhat faded, and the case shows some wear commensurate with age.
Size: 6 1/8 x 4 x 11 3/4 in.
#4191
Elkington & Co was started by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in 1824. In 1838 the brothers found success when they patented and cultivated an electroplating technique which involved coating a thin layer of metal onto the surface of a workpiece by using an electric current. This process totally revolutionized the production of silverware and flatware. By 1860, Elkington & Co. had become the world’s leading maker of plated silverware. The exceptional quality of their work lead to countless commissions, royal warrants and awards. Notable commissions included silverware for Queen Victoria, trophies for the LTW at Wimbledon and dinnerware on the Titanic. They won the Gold Medal for Excellence at the Great Exhibition, Crystal Palace, 1851 and exhibited further wares at the 1862 and 1867 Paris exhibitions, and the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876.
The clock face inscriptions are somewhat faded, and the case shows some wear commensurate with age.
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