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French Art Deco Garniture Clock
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French Art Deco Garniture Clock

1900 - 1920
Description

Mantel Marble clock garniture surmounted with a stylised spelter seagull .

Height to seagull’s tail 35cm

Length of clock 72cm

Length of garniture 23 cm each.

Working. No work was undertaken on the clock.

Please see our T&C for clock warranty.

Please contact me for shipping costs

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Highmeads Antiques has dated this Art Deco Clock Garniture to the 1920s.

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Description
Mantel Marble clock garniture surmounted with a stylised spelter seagull .

Height to seagull’s tail 35cm

Length of clock 72cm

Length of garniture 23 cm each.

Working. No work was undertaken on the clock.

Please see our T&C for clock warranty.

Please contact me for shipping costs

Date of Manufacture

Highmeads Antiques has dated this Art Deco Clock Garniture to the 1920s.

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A French Art Deco three-piece clock garniture made of variegated brown marble and pale onyx, featuring a central spelter bird sculpture alongside a round clock face.
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A French Art Deco three-piece clock garniture made of variegated brown marble and pale onyx, featuring a central spelter bird sculpture alongside a round clock face.
French Art deco garniture clock
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A French Art Deco three-piece clock garniture made of variegated brown marble and pale onyx, featuring a central spelter bird sculpture alongside a round clock face.
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A French Art Deco clock garniture is a decorative three-piece set produced predominantly during the 1920s and 1930s, consisting of a central mantel clock flanked by two matching side ornaments. These sets combined geometric forms, striking natural stone, and figurative sculptures characteristic of the Art Deco movement.

Art Deco clock garnitures frequently incorporated contrasting polychrome marbles, onyx, alabaster, and spelter or bronze alloy sculptures. Clock faces often featured glass crystals, brass bezels, and geometric or Arabic numerals framed within stone surrounds.

Authentic pieces exhibit characteristic geometric stepping, heavy natural stone construction with distinct vein patterns, and period-appropriate movement mechanisms, often stamped with French maker marks. Figurative sculptures typically display stylized motifs such as birds in flight or sleek figures from the interwar period.

Place the three pieces symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or sideboard to create a focal point. Position the side ornaments equidistant from the central clock to highlight the architectural geometry of the ensemble.

Clean marble and onyx surfaces using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or acidic solvents that can etch natural stone. Metal components and spelter figures should be gently dusted, with mechanical clock movements serviced regularly by a professional horologist.
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