White Marble Mantel Clock 19th Century

Name: White Marble Mantel Clock by James Ritchie & Son, Edinburgh
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA711056
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
StyleNeoclassical
MaterialWhite Marble, Gilt Bronze
ColourWhite and Gold
MotifsWinged griffins, urn finial, laurel wreath, classical figure
SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Victorian mantel clock stands 41 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. The Neoclassical object consists of white marble and gilt bronze materials in white and gold colours. A classical urn with a standing figure finial sits upon the top, while gilded lion mask mounts decorate the sides and winged griffin feet support the base. The front holds a clock face displaying the maker's name behind bevelled edge glass. Suitable for placement on a mantelpiece in a living room, study, or hallway, this piece functions as a timekeeping device and decorative focal point. The design incorporates chamfered corners, golden finials, brackets, and gilded foliate designs across the marble and bronze structure. It provides a formal appearance for traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

Neoclassical mantel clocks from the 19th century typically feature architectural marble or alabaster cases adorned with gilt bronze or ormolu mounts inspired by classical antiquity, such as urns, laurel wreaths, and mythical creatures.

High-end mantel clocks relied on white statuary marble, black marble, or alabaster for the casing, combined with chased gilt bronze mounts, brass mechanical movements, and white enamel or porcelain dials.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy marble casings, hand-chased brass or ormolu mounts with natural age patina, dial or backplate signatures from recorded horologists, and traditional pendulum escapement mechanisms.

Positioning a marble clock on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or dark timber sideboard creates a striking focal point that contrasts classical horology with modern, minimalist decor.

Clean marble surfaces using a soft dry or microfibre cloth, avoid acidic solvents, dust gilded metalwork gently with a soft brush, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a horologist every five years.

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White Marble Mantel Clock by James Ritchie & Son, Edinburgh

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