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Victorian Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880
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Victorian Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A most decorative Victorian eight day striking clock in absolutely perfect condition, having survived 100 years with no cracks or losses. The moulded marble base surmounted by a gilded Muse in a contemplative mood. When viewed the design of the clock creates a calm feel, and would be a fine addition to a variety of rooms, in a gracious home.

Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Marble Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 06684644
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Circular brass movement with rear bell strike: nineteenth-century French clockwork.
Engine-turned gilt dial with Roman numerals: mid to late nineteenth-century manufacture.
Traditional slotted assembly screws within the drum: period metalwork before modern fastenings.
Cast gilt classical figure with hand chasing: fine late nineteenth-century decorative work.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA812092
Dealers Internal Reference
1085
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Description
A most decorative Victorian eight day striking clock in absolutely perfect condition, having survived 100 years with no cracks or losses. The moulded marble base surmounted by a gilded Muse in a contemplative mood.
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When viewed the design of the clock creates a calm feel, and would be a fine addition to a variety of rooms, in a gracious home.
Frank Craig Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Marble Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 06684644
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Circular brass movement with rear bell strike: nineteenth-century French clockwork.
Engine-turned gilt dial with Roman numerals: mid to late nineteenth-century manufacture.
Traditional slotted assembly screws within the drum: period metalwork before modern fastenings.
Cast gilt classical figure with hand chasing: fine late nineteenth-century decorative work.

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
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA812092
Dealers Internal Ref
1085
Frank Craig Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

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A Victorian gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a reclining classical female figure reading a book atop a stepped base.
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Archive I A Victorian gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a reclining classical female figure reading a book atop a stepped base.

Victorian Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880

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A Victorian gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a reclining classical female figure reading a book atop a stepped base.
Victorian eight day striking mantle clock circa 1880
Ref: SA812092
A Victorian gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a reclining classical female figure reading a book atop a stepped base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Neoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Ormolu, Brass, Glass
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsReclining classical figure, Stepped pedestal base, Ornate dial bezel, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian eight day striking mantel clock belongs to the Victorian Neoclassical style, dating to circa 1880. Composed of white marble, ormolu, brass, and glass, the piece pairs a bright white marble body with a radiant gold finish on the metal components. The design includes a cylindrical clock housing set onto a stepped pedestal base, an ornate circular dial bezel enclosing a brass face with black Roman numerals, and a reclining classical female figure in a contemplative mood reading a book. Small spherical brass feet support the stepped base beneath, while detailed foliate mouldings accent the perimeter of the dial bezel and the upper corner of the cylindrical section. Measuring 28.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, this clock suits placement on a mantelpiece within a living room, study, or drawing room in a gracious home.

FAQs

Victorian figural mantel clocks are timepieces produced during the late 19th century that integrate sculptured artistic forms, such as classical allegory figures or historical characters, directly onto the casing or base.

These timepieces were commonly constructed using white marble, alabaster, or slate bases, combined with decorative figures made of cast brass, spelter, or gilded bronze, known as ormolu.

Authentic pieces feature brass mechanical movements with regulated pendulum escapements, hand-engraved or enamelled dials, hand-finished metal casting details, and appropriate weight consistent with natural stone and solid metal construction.

Position the clock as a focal piece on a marble fireplace mantel, a formal sideboard, or within a curated shelf arrangement alongside modern art prints or minimalist ceramics for visual balance.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth while avoiding chemical polishes that can strip original gilding; marble bases should be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and kept away from acidic liquids.
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