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Lovely Little Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture of Very Petite Porportions
David Wolfenden Antiques
for sale €1,872     $2,032
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David Wolfenden Antiques

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Lovely Little Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture of Very Petite Porportions

1900 - 1920
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Lovely Little Marble And Ormolu French Clock Garniture Set Of Very Petite Porportions

c1890 10ins high x 4ins deep

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Physical Dimensions
Height
25.4001cm (10.00")
Width
10.16cm (4.00")
Depth
10.16cm (4.00")
Declaration

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this French Marble Clock Garniture to the Edwardian era.

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SA78398
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Description
Lovely Little Marble And Ormolu French Clock Garniture Set Of Very Petite Porportions

c1890 10ins high x 4ins deep

Weekly deliveries to all of Great Britian and Ireland

Worldwide Shipping

Height
25.4001cm (10.00")
Width
10.16cm (4.00")
Depth
10.16cm (4.00")
Date of Manufacture

David Wolfenden Antiques has dated this French Marble Clock Garniture to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA78398
David Wolfenden Antiques
David Wolfenden Antiques
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A three-piece antique French clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble clock topped with a cherub, flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
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Archive I A three-piece antique French clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble clock topped with a cherub, flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.

Lovely Little Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture of Very Petite Porportions

Archive II A three-piece antique French clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble clock topped with a cherub, flanked by two matching two-light candelabra. View II
Archive III A three-piece antique French clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble clock topped with a cherub, flanked by two matching two-light candelabra. View III
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David Wolfenden Antiques

David Wolfenden Antiques
Telephone 028 94 429498 or 07768 128 800
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219b Lisnevenagh Road
Antrim
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland
BT41 2JT
United Kingdom
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David Wolfenden Antiques
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Location: 219b Lisnevenagh Road, Antrim, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT41 2JT, United Kingdom
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A three-piece antique French clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble clock topped with a cherub, flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
Lovely Little Marble And Ormolu Clock Garniture Of Very Petite Porportions
Ref: SA78398
A three-piece antique French clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble clock topped with a cherub, flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
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A clock garniture is a decorative three-piece set popularised in 18th and 19th-century France. It typically consists of a central mantle clock flanked by a pair of matching decorative objects, such as candelabra, urns, or side vases, designed to create a balanced, symmetrical arrangement.

French clock garnitures were traditionally constructed using cast bronze with fire-gilding (ormolu), white Carrara marble, black Belgian marble, or alabaster. The movements are generally housed in brass cases with enamel or porcelain dials.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast bronze with sharp, hand-chased detailing rather than lightweight cast alloy. The gilding on true ormolu shows soft wear consistent with age, while period French movements are usually stamped with maker marks, serial numbers, or French pendulum movement seals on the back plate.

Place the central clock at the middle point of a fireplace mantelpiece or console table, positioning the matching candelabra equidistant on either side. To soften the formal symmetry in a modern setting, pair the set with contemporary artwork or clean-lined mirrors.

Dust gilt bronze mounts using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or water which can damage the original gilding. Marble components should be wiped gently with a microfibre cloth and sealed against grease or staining using a neutral stone wax.
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