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19th Century Marble Mantle Clock with 8 Day Movement
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19th Century Marble Mantle Clock with 8 Day Movement

19th century
Description

Dating to 1883 this Victorian Marble Mantle clock is a beautiful example of its type, with a commemorative plaque detailing its history. Originally a gift to a Mr C.H.Fordham (Organist) on the occasion of his wedding in December 1883, it was given to him by the choir of the Guisbrough Parish church in North Yorkshire, England. This Mantle clock is in wonderful condition, it comes with all original features including a quality 8 day Movement by J.J.S, original glass door, and a clean porcelain clock face with roman numerals. Please study the pictures and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
21.2cm (8.35")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Priorwood Antiques has dated this Victorian Black Marble Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1165239
Description
Dating to 1883 this Victorian Marble Mantle clock is a beautiful example of its type, with a commemorative plaque detailing its history. Originally a gift to a Mr C.H.
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Fordham (Organist) on the occasion of his wedding in December 1883, it was given to him by the choir of the Guisbrough Parish church in North Yorkshire, England.
Priorwood Antiques

This Mantle clock is in wonderful condition, it comes with all original features including a quality 8 day Movement by J.J.S, original glass door, and a clean porcelain clock face with roman numerals. Please study the pictures and don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have.

Worldwide delivery available.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
21.2cm (8.35")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Priorwood Antiques has dated this Victorian Black Marble Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1165239
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19th Century Marble Mantle Clock with 8 day Movement

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A Victorian black marble and slate mantel clock featuring incised gilded floral patterns, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a brass presentation plaque.
19th Century Marble Mantle Clock with 8 day Movement
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Victorian black marble mantel clocks are spring-driven mechanical timepieces housed in heavy black slate or marble architectural cases, widely produced during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. These clocks were designed as focal decorative statements for drawing room fireplace mantelpieces.

These timepieces were predominantly constructed using Belgian black marble or slate, often highlighted with coloured marble insets such as Malachite or Brocatelle. The movements were crafted from brass and steel, featuring white enamel or porcelain dials behind protective glass and brass bezels.

Authentic pieces exhibit significant weight due to the solid stone casing, hand-incised gilded geometric or floral motifs, and two winding keyholes on the dial face corresponding to an eight-day striking movement. Original presentation plaques, maker stamps on the brass movement plates, and Roman numeral dials further verify age.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or library bookshelf. The stark black marble contrast pairs effectively alongside modern brass accents, minimalist ceramics, and dark painted architectural backdrops.

Dust the marble casing regularly with a soft dry cloth and clean polished stone surfaces using a specialist stone cleaner, avoiding acidic household sprays. The internal mechanical movement requires periodic professional horological servicing and oiling every five to seven years.
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