Large Victorian Bronze Mounted Slate and Marble Mantel Clock

Name: Large Victorian Bronze Mounted Slate and Marble Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA784700
Price: 780 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSlate, Marble, Bronze, Brass
ColourBlack and Green
MotifsCherub reliefs, Gilt incised scrollwork, Female mask mounts, Roman numeral dial
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

This large Victorian mantel clock comes from the period around 1880. Constructed from black slate and green marble with bronze and brass elements, the piece displays a dark grey and green colour palette. A circular dial with Roman numerals and winding holes sits centrally behind a glass cover, flanked by classical female mask mounts and gilt incised scrollwork. Above the dial, a pediment houses gilded cherub reliefs, while side handles project outwards from the architectural slate body, which rests upon a stepped base adorned with further gilt engraving and green marble sections. The clock measures 51 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 16.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement upon a substantial mantelpiece, this clock serves as a functional timepiece and decorative focal point within a reception room, study, or living space. The architectural proportions and classical motifs integrate smoothly with traditional interior schemes, while the durable slate and marble construction ensures stability on flat surfaces. The integrated winding mechanism and clear numeral layout offer practical timekeeping utility for everyday domestic environments.

FAQs

Popularised during the late nineteenth century, Victorian slate mantel clocks are characterised by heavy black slate casing, architectural proportions, and classical decorative elements such as marble inlays and bronze mounts.

These clocks are constructed from quarried black slate, polished marble trim, cast bronze or spelter ornamental mounts, and a mechanical brass movement.

Authentic pieces exhibit substantial weight due to the solid stone body, incised gilt or painted decoration, twin winding arbors on the dial, and a stamped mechanical movement on the back plate.

Place the clock centrally on a stone fireplace mantelpiece or atop a dark wood sideboard to create a focal point, pairing it with neutral walls or minimalist decorative accents to balance its visual weight.

Dust the stone surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and clean brass components carefully, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that could degrade the slate finish or marble sealant.

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Large Victorian Bronze Mounted Slate and Marble Mantel Clock

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