Ormolu clock

Description

Ormolu is a term used to describe gilt brass on decorative art objects. This mantelpiece/sideboard clock is made from gilt and porcelain on an oval wooden base. PH Mourey made the clock and it was a gift to Tryphena Sparks in 1877.

Accession Loan No.

2517

Common Name

ormolu clock

Simple Name

ormolu clock

Full Name

Tryphena Sparks' Ormolu Clock

Production Person Surname

Mourey

Production Person Initials

PH

Production Date

unknown