A fine French gilt bronze and white marble striking mantel clock garniture, dating to circa 1890. The clock is housed in an elegant white marble case enriched with finely cast gilt bronze scroll work and floral mounts, displaying strong late 19th century French craftsmanship.The enamel dial is fitted with clear Arabic numerals and decorative gilt hands. The twin barrel movement strikes on a bell and is housed within the original case. The clock stands 34 cm high.Accompanying the clock is a matching pair of gilt bronze and white marble twin branch candelabra, each standing 28 cm high, forming a complete three piece garniture set.The set benefits from excellent provenance, having come from a Grade I superior country mansion in the north of England, adding both historical interest and collectability.Overall a highly decorative and well proportioned antique French clock garniture, ideal for a mantelpiece, period interior or serious antique collection. General signs of age r...