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Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock by F. Marti, Paris
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Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock by F. Marti, Paris

19th century
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Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock by F. Marti, Paris

Mantel clock in black marble with temple pediment with rouge marble column supports and gilt floral and foliate decoration. Brass bezel enclosing a white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, recessed gilt centre and blued steel hands.

French movement by F. Marti, Paris, striking on a gong.

The glass is missing from the brass bezel. The enamel dial has several hairlines, with general surface wear and some marks to the marble.

Measures 45.5 x 17 x 36.5 (height) cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Black Marble Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock by F. Marti, Paris
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Mantel clock in black marble with temple pediment with rouge marble column supports and gilt floral and foliate decoration.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Brass bezel enclosing a white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, recessed gilt centre and blued steel hands.

fig 1. A Victorian architectural mantel clock made of black marble with red marbled columns, gilt engraving, and a central dial with brass bezel.
fig 1. Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock by F. Marti, Paris

French movement by F. Marti, Paris, striking on a gong.

The glass is missing from the brass bezel. The enamel dial has several hairlines, with general surface wear and some marks to the marble.

Measures 45.5 x 17 x 36.5 (height) cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Black Marble Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1244428
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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WR1 1JA
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A Victorian architectural mantel clock made of black marble with red marbled columns, gilt engraving, and a central dial with brass bezel.
Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock by F. Marti, Paris
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A Victorian architectural mantel clock made of black marble with red marbled columns, gilt engraving, and a central dial with brass bezel.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBlack Marble, Slate, Rouge Marble, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsClassical columns, Incised gold floral motifs, Pediment top, Circular dial with brass bezel

This nineteenth-century Victorian architectural mantel clock is made from black slate and marble with striking rouge marble columns and a temple pediment top. The black surfaces are embellished with incised gilt floral and foliate motifs across the base, central frieze, and pediment, complementing the brass bezel that encloses a white enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals, a recessed gilt centre, and slender blued steel hands. Condition notes include the missing glass from the brass bezel, several hairlines to the enamel dial, general surface wear, and marks to the marble. Measuring 45.5 cm wide, 17 cm deep, and 36.5 cm high, this striking timepiece suits display on a traditional mantelpiece, fireplace shelf, sideboard, or study desk in a home today, adding architectural presence and period character to an interior setting.

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During the mid-to-late 19th century, French clockmakers produced architectural mantel clocks cased in dense black slate or marble imported from regions such as Belgium. These timepieces often reflected classical Greek and Roman Revival architecture, incorporating columns, pediments, and incised geometric or floral engraving.

These clocks typically feature a solid structural casing of black Belgian marble or slate, often accented with decorative marble inserts such as rouge marble columns. The internal mechanisms feature brass plates and gearing, whilst the dials are generally porcelain or enamel framed with cast brass bezels.

Authentic timepieces produced by F. Marti in Paris are usually stamped on the rear brass movement plate with a round makers mark. Additional indicators include serial numbers, medallion stamps denoting horological exhibition awards, and heavy high-density stone construction with hand-engraved gilt detailing.

Position the clock as a focal point on a traditional fireplace mantelpiece or atop a dark wood sideboard. To modernise the arrangement, pair the clean architectural lines of the clock with neutral plaster walls, contemporary line art, and brass decorative objects.

Clean the stone casing using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical or acidic liquid cleaners that can dull polished marble. Mechanical clock movements require periodic winding with the correct key and professional servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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