French Marble Clock Garniture 19th Century

Name: French Marble Clock Garniture
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1110532
Price: 480 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
Style19th Century French
MaterialGilt Metal, Marble, Spelter
ColourGold and Pink
MotifsClassical figural sculpture, Pink marble base, Scroll feet, Urn garnitures

This late 19th-century French three-piece clock garniture set consists of a central mantel clock and two matching side candelabras made from gilt metal, spelter, and pink marble. The central clock features a pink marble base raised on ornate scroll feet, decorated with classical foliate mouldings and a round white dial with Roman numerals, and is surmounted by a full-body classical figural sculpture holding a trident and a leafy branch atop a rocky mound. Flanking the clock are two matching slender candelabras with turned stems, urn-shaped bodies, scrolling side handles, and circular candle cups, each standing on a square pink marble base with matching scroll feet. The visible surfaces show a contrasting palette of polished gold gilt metal and mottled pink marble. The central clock measures 60 cm in height, 29 cm in length, and 12 cm in width, while each candelabra measures 40 cm in height with a 12 cm length and width. This working garniture set functions as a traditional mantelpiece display piece suitable for a living room, drawing room, or dining room. The set provides an authentic classical focal point when placed upon a mantel, sideboard, or console table, bringing period architectural character to an interior without requiring additional restoration work. The balanced three-piece arrangement creates a symmetrical presentation typical of nineteenth-century French salon decoration.

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A French clock garniture is a decorative set typically comprising a central mantel clock flanked by two matching side pieces, such as urns, vases, or candelabra, popularized in 18th and 19th-century Europe.

These sets were commonly constructed using carved marble, gilded bronze, spelter, and enamelled clock dials, often incorporating brass mechanical clockworks.

Authentic pieces frequently feature French movement stamps on the backplate, hand-chased metal mounts, heavy marble bases, and original serial numbers matching across components.

Position the central clock on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table, placing the two garniture urns symmetrically on either side to create a balanced focal point.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleaners on gilt metal to protect the gold finish, and clean marble surfaces with a pH-neutral stone cleaner.

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