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Wm. Gilbert U.s.a. Ebonised Serpentine & Gilt Coloured 8 Day Bell Chiming and Gong Striking Late 19th/early 20th C. Mantle Clock
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Wm. Gilbert U.s.a. Ebonised Serpentine & Gilt Coloured 8 Day Bell Chiming and Gong Striking Late 19th/early 20th C. Mantle Clock

19th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
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Charming Serpentine Topped Ebonised Wooden Cased Hour Gong Striking Clock with Single Bell Chime on the Half Hour 8 Day American Movement. Fast/Slow Adjuster. Dial marked Made in the United States of America Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. Winster. Conn. with their Trade Mark "G". Height 12in or 30cm. Width 40cm. Depth 15.25cm. Checked and offered in Good & Full Antique Working Condition.

Please contact Robert via messaging or on 07899 058752 to discuss, arrange collection or shipping options.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Ebonised Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 05819227
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Maker's mark on the dial: Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Connecticut.
Machine-stamped movement plates: factory production of the late nineteenth century.
Twin-train striking movement: coiled wire gong paired with an upper bell.
Cast metal columns and feet: aged bronzed finish with rubbing on high points.
Ebonised wooden case: incised line decoration and faux-marble accents of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA688461
Dealers Internal Reference
Pb180935.
Description
Charming Serpentine Topped Ebonised Wooden Cased Hour Gong Striking Clock with Single Bell Chime on the Half Hour 8 Day American Movement. Fast/Slow Adjuster. Dial marked Made in the United States of America Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co. Winster. Conn. with their Trade Mark "G". Height 12in or 30cm. Width 40cm. Depth 15.25cm. Checked and offered in Good & Full Antique Working Condition.
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Please contact Robert via messaging or on 07899 058752 to discuss, arrange collection or shipping options.
Heydays Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Ebonised Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 05819227
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Maker's mark on the dial: Wm. L. Gilbert Clock Co., Winsted, Connecticut.
Machine-stamped movement plates: factory production of the late nineteenth century.
Twin-train striking movement: coiled wire gong paired with an upper bell.
Cast metal columns and feet: aged bronzed finish with rubbing on high points.
Ebonised wooden case: incised line decoration and faux-marble accents of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA688461
Dealers Internal Ref
Pb180935.
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An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet.
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Archive I An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet.

Wm. Gilbert U.s.a. Ebonised Serpentine & Gilt Coloured 8 Day Bell Chiming and Gong Striking Late 19th/early 20th C. Mantle Clock

Archive II An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet. View II
Archive III An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet. View III
Archive IV An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet. View IV
Archive V An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet. View V
Archive VI An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet. View VI
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An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet.
Wm. Gilbert U.S.A. Ebonised Serpentine & Gilt Coloured 8 Day Bell Chiming and Gong Striking Late 19th/Early 20th C. Mantle Clock
Ref: SA688461
An antique late 19th-century ebonised black wooden mantel clock featuring a serpentine shaped top, gilt metal architectural columns, and ornate scroll feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Gilt Metal, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsSerpentine top, Architectural columns, Scrolled gilt feet, Arabic numeral dial
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

This late nineteenth-century Victorian mantel clock takes the form of an architectural wooden case finished in solid black ebonised paint with contrasting reddish-brown stone-effect moulding beneath the side pillars. The design incorporates a serpentine-shaped top, gilt-metal architectural columns on each side decorated with ornate capitals, scrolled gilt-metal feet at the front corners, and delicate white floral motifs painted across the central frieze and lower base. A circular white dial behind a glass cover bears black Arabic numerals alongside winding holes positioned near the four and eight o'clock positions. The eight-day American movement strikes an hour gong and a single bell chime on the half hour, supplemented by a fast and slow adjuster. Measuring 30 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 15.2 cm deep, this piece sits neatly on a mantelpiece or shelf in a living room, study, or hallway, bringing traditional timekeeping and period character to an interior setting.

FAQs

During the late 19th century, ebonised mantel clocks became prominent decorative timepieces in Victorian homes. Manufacturers, particularly in America and Britain, produced black-stained wooden cases styled with classical architectural features to emulate luxury black marble or onyx clocks.

These clocks typically feature cases made from solid hardwoods or pine finished with a dark ebonised stain. Decorative embellishments often include cast gilt metal, brass bezels, hand-painted dials, and heavy internal mechanical clockwork driven by springs and pendulums.

Authentic period pieces usually display maker stamps or logos printed on the dial face, brass movement plates with engraved patents, age-appropriate oxidisation on metal fittings, and visible hand-crafted joinery along the wooden casing.

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a bookshelf arrangement. The contrasting black casing and gilt details pair effectively against light or dark painted walls in traditional and transitional interiors.

Dust the ebonised wood case gently using a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or harsh polishes that can degrade the black finish. The internal mechanical movement should be wound correctly using the dedicated key and serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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