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Marble Mantel Clock with Elephant
Masons Antiques
for sale €930     $1,010
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Masons Antiques

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Marble Mantel Clock with Elephant

19th century
For Sale by Masons Antiques
Description

A very smart and unusual marble mantel clock adorned with a ceramic, very well cast and appealing elephant to the top. It has a stepped, architectural form and is in beautiful condition. It is slightly greener in colour than our pictures depict.

The 8 day movement strikes on a bell on the half-hour and the hour. It has just been fully overhauled by our Bhi registered horologist and carries our usual 12mth full parts and labour guarantee.

The 4" white enamelled dial has black Arabic numerals with a gilt centre. Also a lovely gilt bezel and surround. It is totally free of any chips, cracks or crazing. The clock stands on swept, gilt bracket feet.

A lovely looking and unusual clock.

All cards accepted.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this Marble Elephant Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1070754
Dealers Notes

Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description
A very smart and unusual marble mantel clock adorned with a ceramic, very well cast and appealing elephant to the top. It has a stepped, architectural form and is in beautiful condition. It is slightly greener in colour than our pictures depict.

The 8 day movement strikes on a bell on the half-hour and the hour.

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It has just been fully overhauled by our Bhi registered horologist and carries our usual 12mth full parts and labour guarantee.
Masons Antiques
fig 1. An antique mantel clock crafted from veined green marble with decorative gilt mounts and a glazed ceramic elephant figure resting on top.
fig 1. Marble Mantel Clock with Elephant

The 4" white enamelled dial has black Arabic numerals with a gilt centre. Also a lovely gilt bezel and surround. It is totally free of any chips, cracks or crazing. The clock stands on swept, gilt bracket feet.

A lovely looking and unusual clock.

All cards accepted.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this Marble Elephant Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1070754
Masons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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Masons Antiques
Telephone 01675 481474
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Coleshill
Birmingham
United Kingdom
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An antique mantel clock crafted from veined green marble with decorative gilt mounts and a glazed ceramic elephant figure resting on top.
Marble Mantel Clock with Elephant
Ref: SA1070754
An antique mantel clock crafted from veined green marble with decorative gilt mounts and a glazed ceramic elephant figure resting on top.
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FAQs

A marble mantel clock is a decorative tabletop timepiece housed in natural stone, historically crafted in 19th and early 20th-century Europe. These clocks frequently feature sculptural toppers, such as animals or classical figures, and serve as central decorative accents above fireplaces.

These timepieces combine solid veined marble or onyx bases with cast brass, gilt bronze, or ormolu decorative mounts. Figural tops are commonly crafted from porcelain, glazed ceramic, or spelter, housing mechanical brass clockwork movements.

Authentic period examples feature substantial weight, cool-to-touch natural stone with original veining, and hand-cast metal mounts. Mechanical key-wound internal movements and maker stamps on the back plate further indicate period production.

Place the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to establish an anchor point. Complement the piece with streamlined contemporary accessories to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern design elements.

Dust the marble housing regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and clean stone surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaner formulated for marble. Avoid applying harsh chemicals to gilt metal components, and have the mechanical movement serviced periodically by a qualified horologist.
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