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Eureka Clock Company 'Madeleine' model electric four glass mantel clock

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This early 20th-century 'Madeleine' model electric four-glass mantel clock was manufactured by the Eureka Clock Company Ltd of London, bearing number 14614 and patent date 1906. Standing 38 cm high, the clock features a portico pediment with an applied relief panel depicting swans drinking from a fountain. The bevelled glass enclosure rests upon a stepped plinth base with bracket feet. It is fitted with a signed 4.5-inch white enamel dial displaying Arabic numerals, positioned directly above a vertically mounted balance wheel with an electrical coil centre and a supporting bracket with a regulation star.

Eureka Clock Company 'Madeleine' model electric mantel clock, No. 14614
Eureka Clock Company 'Madeleine' model electric mantel clock, No. 14614 — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Clock · Electric mantel clock
Maker / attribution
Eureka Clock Company Ltd
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
26
Source-reported date
1906
Country
United Kingdom
Source-reported serial
14614

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Model Designation

The auction catalogue identifies this timepiece as an early 20th-century 'Madeleine' model electric four-glass mantel clock manufactured by the Eureka Clock Company Ltd, London, marked with number 14614 and date reference 1906.

The footnotes record that the Eureka Clock design was patented in 1906, with worldwide patents taken out in at least thirteen countries.

Evidence for this section
  • “An early 20th century 'Madeleine' model electric four glass mantel clock Eureka Clock Company Ltd, London, No. 14614, 1906”
  • “The Eureka Clock was patented in 1906 and worldwide patents were taken out in at least thirteen countries.”

Case Architecture and Decorative Treatment

The clock is described as being of characteristic design and measures 38 cm (15 inches) in height. It is surmounted by a portico featuring an applied decoration of swans drinking from a fountain.

The case construction incorporates bevelled glass sides and rests on a stepped plinth base supported by bracket feet. Visual inspection shows a triangular portico pediment with gilt metal framing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Of characteristic design, surmounted by a portico with applied swans drinking from a fountain, over the bevelled glass sides and raised on the stepped plinth base with bracket feet”
  • “38cm (15in) high.”
  • “Triangular portico pediment featuring an applied gilt relief of two swans flanking a fountain”

Dial and Visible Movement Components

The timepiece features a signed 4.5-inch Arabic enamel dial mounted directly over a vertically oriented balance wheel with a central electrical coil.

Visual inspection confirms black Arabic numerals and blued spade hands on the white enamel dial. Below the dial, the visible movement structure includes a front supporting bracket fitted with a regulation star.

Evidence for this section
  • “the signed 4.5 inch Arabic enamel dial mounted over the vertically mounted balance wheel with electrical coil centre, the supporting bracket with regulation star.”
  • “White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and blued spade hands”
  • “Visible movement below the dial with a large vertical balance wheel, electrical coil, and regulation star on the front bracket”

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Eureka Clock Company 'Madeleine' model electric four glass mantel clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerEureka Clock Company Ltd, London“Eureka Clock Company Ltd, London”
Number14614“No. 14614”
ModelMadeleine“'Madeleine' model”
Patent Date1906“The Eureka Clock was patented in 1906”
Dial4.5 inch Arabic enamel dial“signed 4.5 inch Arabic enamel dial”
Height38cm (15in) high“38cm (15in) high”
Sale PriceSold for £3,500 including premium“Sold for £3,500 inc. premium”
Auction RevisionAmended estimate £1,500-2,000“Please note the estimates should read £1,500-2,000”

Visible details

  • Triangular portico pediment featuring an applied gilt relief of two swans flanking a fountain
  • Gilt metal four-glass case with bevelled glass sides and stepped rectangular plinth base on bracket feet
  • White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and blued spade hands
  • Visible movement below the dial with a large vertical balance wheel, electrical coil, and regulation star on the front bracket

Research qualifications

  • Rear case door, terminal connections, and internal battery provision are not visible from the front view

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : An early 20th century 'Madeleine' model electric four glass mantel clock Eureka Clock Company Ltd, London, No. 14614, 1906

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 66b7ca86b4

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