Victorian mantle clock of black marble and malachite, the enamel dial signed Adams, 1 St. Swithins Lane, London, with a bell striking movement, the case inset with panels of malachite, c.1880.
New Court has been the home of the London house of Rothschild for over 200 years. There have been four buildings called New Court on the site. Clocks such as this would have graced the Victorian offices of the Rothschild Partners and clerks.
The second New Court: a 'palazzo' for business
Baron Lionel de Rothschild (1808-1879) assumed control of the London banking house after the death of his father Nathan (1777-1836). In 1865 the second New Court building was completed in the style of a grand Italian ‘palazzo’ to the design of Thomas Marsh Nelson. The domestic feel of the old New Court was swept away in favour of a building more imposing and business-like.
The second New Court was completely rebuilt between 1962-1965. The third New Court was demolished and replaced with the current building between 2008-2011.
