How do you style an antique mantel clock in a modern interior?

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or bookshelf surrounded by minimalist ceramic vase displays and framed monochrome art.

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A Late 19th Century Inlaid Mantel Clock

Name: A Late 19th Century Inlaid Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1169534
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

A late 19th century mantel clock in a rosewood case, the lancet shaped case in solid rosewood with boxwood stringing to the edge and with satinwood and boxwood inlay to the front around the gilt bezel to the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute markers with quarter hour indicators, pierced gilt brass hands and an eight day French movement with a cylinder escapement and integral key and hand winder, the whole raised on an ebonised plinth base with compressed brass feet. English with a French movement, circa 1890.

Condition: Overall very good, the clock is in very good condition with no damage or marks to the case, there is a small area of damage to the dial around 10 o’clock, otherwise it is in good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and overhauled and is in excellent working order.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this Inlaid Wooden Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1169534

Description

fig 1. A lancet-arched wooden mantel clock featuring marquetry floral inlays, a white enamel dial, and a brass bezel. — fig 1. A Late 19th Century Inlaid Mantel Clock

Condition: Overall very good, the clock is in very good condition with no damage or marks to the case, there is a small area of damage to the dial around 10 o’clock, otherwise it is in good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and overhauled and is in excellent working order.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

9.5cm (3.74")

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this Inlaid Wooden Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1169534

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Originating in the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, these clocks feature decorative wooden cases styled with intricate marquetry and arching lancet or balloon tops, designed to adorn domestic fireplaces and sideboards.

They typically incorporate dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, ornamented with contrasting satinwood or boxwood marquetry inlays, brass bezels, and white enamel dial faces.

Authentic pieces feature natural aged patina, hand-cut marquetry inlays seated flush with the wood grain, mechanical brass movements, and subtle hand-finishing details.

Keep the wooden case dusted with a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoid placing it near direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, and have the mechanical movement serviced regularly by a horologist.

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