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Art Deco French Clock

1920 - 1940
Sold 21 October 2026 · Poirot Art Deco
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Art Deco French Clock, with a swallow in flight sat to each side of the diamond shaped silvered clock face. Excellent Art Deco shaped numbers and hands, with a chrome bezel. The circular and semi circular shaped variegated marbles, giving the effect of stylised clouds and mounted on a stepped marble rectangular plinth. An eight day movement, that strikes each hour and half hour.

In very good condition and this clock has just been cleaned and serviced by a qualified horologist, so comes in very good working order.

Height: 27.5cm

Width: 49.2cm

Depth: 13.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Art Deco Onyx Clock to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
49.2cm (19.37")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113394
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PAD1489
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Art Deco French Clock, with a swallow in flight sat to each side of the diamond shaped silvered clock face. Excellent Art Deco shaped numbers and hands, with a chrome bezel.
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The circular and semi circular shaped variegated marbles, giving the effect of stylised clouds and mounted on a stepped marble rectangular plinth.
Poirot Art Deco

An eight day movement, that strikes each hour and half hour.

In very good condition and this clock has just been cleaned and serviced by a qualified horologist, so comes in very good working order.

Height: 27.5cm

Width: 49.2cm

Depth: 13.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Poirot Art Deco has dated this Art Deco Onyx Clock to the 1930s.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
49.2cm (19.37")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113394
Dealers Internal Ref
PAD1489
Poirot Art Deco
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An Art Deco French mantel clock crafted from stepped cream and brown onyx featuring a square diamond-oriented dial flanked by two gilded bird sculptures. SOLD21 OCT 26
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Archive I An Art Deco French mantel clock crafted from stepped cream and brown onyx featuring a square diamond-oriented dial flanked by two gilded bird sculptures. SOLD21 OCT 26

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An Art Deco French mantel clock crafted from stepped cream and brown onyx featuring a square diamond-oriented dial flanked by two gilded bird sculptures.
Art Deco French Clock
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialOnyx, Marble, Spelter, Brass, Glass
  • ColourCream, Tan, Gold
  • MotifsDiamond dial, Gilded bird sculptures, Geometric onyx base, Stepped arch motif
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 49.2 cm (19 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

An Art Deco French mantel clock from 1930 rendered in cream, brown, and green variegated marble and onyx, paired with gilded spelter bird sculptures and a chrome bezel. The geometric composition incorporates a circular background disc, a diamond-oriented silvered clock face with Arabic numerals and winding holes, stepped rectangular plinth elements, and curved marble semi-circles beneath two flying swallows. The piece measures 27.5 cm high, 49.2 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep. Designed for placement on a mantelpiece, the clock operates via an eight-day movement that strikes each hour and half hour. Recent servicing by a qualified horologist ensures it functions correctly, while the polished stone surfaces and metallic figures present an elegant focal point for domestic interiors.

FAQs

French Art Deco clocks, predominantly crafted between 1920 and 1939, are distinguished by geometric symmetry, clean architectural lines, and bold contrast. They often combine varied shades of marble or onyx with stylized bronze or spelter animal sculptures.

Makers frequently utilized multi-coloured marble, alabaster, and onyx for the clock body, paired with dials made of chrome, nickel, or silvered metal. Figurative accents were commonly cast in spelter (regule), bronze, or brass.

Authentic pieces feature mechanical movements often stamped with French maker marks, geometric numeral typography, diamond or square dial orientations, and cold-cast or patinated metal figures attached directly to stone bases.

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf. Its strong geometric silhouette pairs effectively with minimalist modern decor, brass accents, or rich velvet upholstery.

Dust stone surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that can etch natural marble or onyx. Mechanical clock movements should be serviced by a professional horologist every few years to ensure functionality.
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