Bibelotslondon Ltd is a UK registered company based in London Bridge dealing in ephemera and curiosities from Britain and around the world. Our diverse inventory is carefully chosen and constantly evolving. We work very hard to offer the highest quality works at competitive prices. Our inventory is listed online, and we strive to keep our website completely up to date, so our customers can easily check availability. We believe in offering clients items that are unique and rare for aficionados of the antique and collector's world. Bibelot is a late nineteenth century word derived from the French word bel 'beautiful', meaning a small item of beauty, curiosity or interest. The word ephemera is derived from the sixteenth century Greek word ephmera meaning a printed or hand written paper not meant to be retained for a long period of time.
Fine and heavy antique pendulum black slate clock with gilt decoration by John Walker of 230 Regent Street London, engraved to the base "To M. Ward from Prince Edward and Prince George of Wales Syria 1882'. iN 1882 Prince George later King George V accompanied by his brother Prince Albert Victor Duke of Clarence and Avondale known as Prince Eddie took a tour of the Middle East following in the footsteps of their father Prince Edward later King Edward VII 40 years earlier. This was presumably a gift on their behalf to a member of the Palestine Exploration Fund or possibly a Missionary. In working order having sent to a clock specialist.
Size: 26 x 17 x 13 cm approx