Victorian Marble Mantel Clock 19th Century

Name: Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1044462
Price: 475 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian Classical Revival
MaterialBlack Slate, Marble, Brass
ColourBlack and Gold
MotifsFluted columns, Pediment roof, Incised floral engraving, Brass bezel
SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Victorian mantel clock, dating from 1860, is designed in a Classical Revival style resembling a miniature temple. Constructed from black marble and slate with contrasting gold-coloured highlights, the architectural case includes a pediment roof, a stepped rectangular base, and four fluted columns fitted with decorative brass caps. The central circular dial combines an enamel chapter ring with a brass centre, original hands, and a protective brass bezel. Delicate incised floral engravings decorate the frieze above the dial and the lower plinth. The clock measures 27 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this timepiece serves as a functional decorative accent positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or a library shelf. The classical architectural proportions and dark finish suit period interiors as well as traditional studies or drawing rooms, bringing a sense of nineteenth-century craftsmanship to a living space.

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A Victorian black slate mantel clock is a 19th-century horological piece characterised by architectural forms, often inspired by classical Greek or Roman temples, crafted from polished black slate or marble casing.

Victorian mantel clocks frequently combined quarried black slate or marble bodies with gilt-brass fittings, enamelled dial rings, glass bezel covers, and precision brass clockwork movements.

Authentic examples feature heavy, cool-to-the-touch natural stone casings, hand-incised geometric or floral ornamentation, traditional mechanical movements, and brass or porcelain dials with Roman or Arabic numerals.

Position the clock centrally on a chimney breast, sideboard, or study desk, pairing it with monochrome accessories or brass candlesticks to highlight its dark architectural silhouette.

Clean the stone surface using a soft dry cloth and a small amount of slate cleaner or liquid paraffin to maintain its deep luster, avoiding harsh chemical solvents near the brass accents.

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