Black Slate and Marble Mantle Clock

19th century

Sold by Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Description

A good quality black slate mantle clock with pink marble detailing and mounted with fine ormolu. The cushion shaped top surmounted by a flat slab of marble and faced with a balustraded balcony, surrounded by four finely chased finials. The 12cms white dial painted with black Roman numerals on pale green panels and surrounded with a crisply moulded bezel flanked by fine gilt Corinthian Columns with small blocks of marble at each end and a further shaped balustrade balcony below. Standing on beautifully crafted animal paw ormolu feet with scrolled and gadrooned brackets.

The eight day two train movement striking the hours on a coiled chime.

Physical Dimensions

Height

31.5cm (12.40")

Width

27cm (10.63")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA884240

Dealers Internal Reference

400262

Description

A good quality black slate mantle clock with pink marble detailing and mounted with fine ormolu.

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The cushion shaped top surmounted by a flat slab of marble and faced with a balustraded balcony, surrounded by four finely chased finials.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

The 12cms white dial painted with black Roman numerals on pale green panels and surrounded with a crisply moulded bezel flanked by fine gilt Corinthian Columns with small blocks of marble at each end and a further shaped balustrade balcony below. Standing on beautifully crafted animal paw ormolu feet with scrolled and gadrooned brackets.

The eight day two train movement striking the hours on a coiled chime.