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Quality Antique Victorian Block Marble Clock Garniture
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Quality Antique Victorian Block Marble Clock Garniture

19th century
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Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture having a quality large marble clock with a drum shaped top brass bezel, glass door, white dial with original hands and black Arabic numerals, having a French 8 day movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell, with the original exposed pendulum, lovely coloured black and pink marble case with the original pair of matching side urns.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Marble Clock Garniture to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1214779
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture having a quality large marble clock with a drum shaped top brass bezel, glass door, white dial with original hands and black Arabic numerals, having a French 8 day movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell, with the original exposed pendulum, lovely coloured black and pink marble case with the original pair of matching side urns.
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Marble Clock Garniture to the 1860s.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214779
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details.
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Archive I A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details.

Quality Antique Victorian Block Marble Clock Garniture

Archive II A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details. View II
Archive III A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details. View III
Archive IV A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details. View IV
Archive V A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details. View V
Archive VI A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details. View VII
Archive VIII A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details. View VIII
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A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details.
Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture
Ref: SA1214779
A Victorian three-piece clock garniture featuring a black and variegated marble mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas with incised gilt details.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBlack Marble, Variegated Marble, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack, Pink, Gold
  • MotifsVariegated marble columns, incised gilt ornament, brass dial bezel, pedestal tazzas
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian block marble clock garniture comprises a mantel clock flanked by two matching pedestal tazzas, dating from 1860. The three-piece ensemble uses black and variegated pink marble alongside brass and glass, highlighted by incised gilt floral ornamentation, visible columns, a drum-shaped top brass bezel, and a glazed door revealing an exposed pendulum. The clock face shows a white dial with black Arabic numerals and original hands, set within a structured architectural case. Measuring 37 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 12 cm deep, the garniture suits placement on a mantelpiece or sideboard in a traditional living room, study, or drawing room as a decorative focal point.

A clock garniture set consists of a central mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of decorative side pieces, such as urns, tazzas, or candelabra. Popularised in the nineteenth century, particularly during the Victorian era, these sets were designed as decorative centrepieces for formal reception room fireplaces and sideboards.

Victorian clock garnitures were predominantly constructed from dense black slate or Belgian marble, frequently detailed with variegated stone inlays like Rouge Griotte or brocatelle marble. Structural and decorative accents, including dial bezels, columns, and incised geometric ornamentation, were typically crafted in gilt brass or bronze.

Authentic Victorian marble clocks feature heavy, hand-carved stone casings with visible natural veining, bevelled glass dial covers, and mechanical brass movements often stamped with French or British makers marks. Etched gilt linear details and authentic signs of age on metal components help verify period construction.

Position the central clock on a mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard, arranging the two accompanying tazzas symmetrically on either side. The architectural form and dark stone construct offer a strong grounding contrast when placed against light, neutral walls or contemporary joinery.

Clean the polished marble surfaces using a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding acid-based or abrasive chemical solutions that can damage natural stone. Dust the dial and glass gently, and ensure the internal brass mechanical movement is inspected and lubricated by a professional horologist every few years.
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