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Antique Garniture Clock

1900 - 1920
Description

Large French marble and gilt mantel clock with matching pair of candle stick holders.

Very heavy and rich in gilt .

Very clean mechanism, serviced not long ago.

Height of clock 46cm

Length 46cm

Deep 18cm

Candle stick height 53cm

Arms spam 42cmx42cm

Please contact me for shipping costs.

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Highmeads Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 1900s.

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SA1112349
Description
Large French marble and gilt mantel clock with matching pair of candle stick holders.

Very heavy and rich in gilt .

Very clean mechanism, serviced not long ago.

Height of clock 46cm

Length 46cm

Deep 18cm

Candle stick height 53cm

Arms spam 42cmx42cm

Please contact me for shipping costs.

Date of Manufacture

Highmeads Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112349
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An antique three-piece French ormolu clock garniture featuring a central mantel clock decorated with a classical female figurine and marble base, flanked by two matching five-arm candelabra.
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Archive I An antique three-piece French ormolu clock garniture featuring a central mantel clock decorated with a classical female figurine and marble base, flanked by two matching five-arm candelabra.

Antique garniture clock

Archive II An antique three-piece French ormolu clock garniture featuring a central mantel clock decorated with a classical female figurine and marble base, flanked by two matching five-arm candelabra. View II
Archive III An antique three-piece French ormolu clock garniture featuring a central mantel clock decorated with a classical female figurine and marble base, flanked by two matching five-arm candelabra. View III
Archive IV An antique three-piece French ormolu clock garniture featuring a central mantel clock decorated with a classical female figurine and marble base, flanked by two matching five-arm candelabra. View IV
Archive V An antique three-piece French ormolu clock garniture featuring a central mantel clock decorated with a classical female figurine and marble base, flanked by two matching five-arm candelabra. View V
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An antique three-piece French ormolu clock garniture featuring a central mantel clock decorated with a classical female figurine and marble base, flanked by two matching five-arm candelabra.
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A clock garniture is a decorative set traditionally placed on a mantelpiece, consisting of a central clock flanked by two matching ornamental items such as candelabra, urns, or vases. Originating in 17th-century Europe, these sets gained immense popularity in France during the 18th and 19th centuries as statement hearth decorations.

High-end antique garniture sets frequently feature cast gilt bronze (ormolu), patinated bronze, and carved marble or onyx bases. Clock faces often showcase enamel or porcelain cartouche dials housed within intricately cast metalwork.

Authentic French pieces usually display fine chasing detail on the gilt metalwork, heavy solid marble or bronze bases, and French clock movements stamped with maker marks or serial numbers on the backplate. Additional indicators include hand-cut screws, cast iron backing plates, and original gilding wear.

A clock garniture makes a focal point when centred on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or grand hallway console table. Flanking the clock with its matching candelabra creates balanced symmetry that complements both classic traditional decor and eclectic contemporary spaces.

Dust the set gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoiding water, chemical polishes, or abrasive cleaners on gilded surfaces as these can damage original gilding. For mechanical preservation, have the internal movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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