Walnut Victorian Eastlake Clock Shelf
Walnut Victorian Eastlake Clock Shelf
Medium
Wood
Date
Late 19th Century
Condition Report
Good
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
A walnut Victorian Eastlake clock shelf is a highly collectible late 19th-century wall bracket designed specifically to hold hefty mantel or parlor clocks. Originating from the Eastlake Movement (circa 1870–1900), these pieces moved away from the heavy, over-ornate curves of early Victorian styles in favor of geometric styling, incised spoon-carvings, and elegant scroll or corbel brackets. Because they were built to bear the weight of mechanical clocks, they are typically constructed from solid American walnut and feature a sturdier mounting design than standard decorative knick-knack shelves.
Provenance
Emory Discovery
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Good
Walnut Victorian Eastlake Clock Shelf
Medium
Wood
Date
Late 19th Century
Condition Report
Good
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
A walnut Victorian Eastlake clock shelf is a highly collectible late 19th-century wall bracket designed specifically to hold hefty mantel or parlor clocks. Originating from the Eastlake Movement (circa 1870–1900), these pieces moved away from the heavy, over-ornate curves of early Victorian styles in favor of geometric styling, incised spoon-carvings, and elegant scroll or corbel brackets. Because they were built to bear the weight of mechanical clocks, they are typically constructed from solid American walnut and feature a sturdier mounting design than standard decorative knick-knack shelves.
Provenance
Emory Discovery
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Good
