Victorian Black Slate Clock 19th Century

Name: Antique Victorian Quality Marble Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA931159
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialBlack Slate, Marble, Brass, Glass
ColourBlack, Red
MotifsInlaid marble panels, Incised floral engraving, Brass bezel, Roman numeral dial
SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian mantel clock, dating from 1890, is a black slate and marble piece measuring 30 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep. The construction combines dark black slate with contrasting red marble corner inlays, complemented by incised floral engraving and gilded botanical detailing across the body and pediment. A round brass bezel encloses the white metal dial marked with black Roman numerals, accompanied by an original winding key placed on the surface below. The architectural stepped case includes a shaped pediment with a central roundel, flat-fronted mouldings, and a substantial stepped base decorated with matching incised foliate scrolls and a red marble disc. The movement is an eight-day French mechanism striking the hour and half hour on a gong. Placed on a mantelpiece, this clock serves as a functional timepiece and decorative accessory in a traditional or period-inspired living room, study, or hallway.

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Victorian black slate mantel clocks became prominent during the mid-to-late 19th century in Britain and France, frequently crafted from Belgian black marble or slate extracted from Welsh quarries. These timepieces served as substantial architectural centrepieces for domestic fireplaces in 19th-century homes.

These clocks typically feature a solid body crafted from black slate or marble, frequently decorated with incised foliage filled with gold leaf and contrasting stone inlays. Internal mechanical movements are constructed from brass and steel, housed behind a glazed brass bezel.

Authentic pieces feature heavy slate or stone casing, a pendulum-driven brass movement often stamped with maker marks or serial numbers, and hand-incised gilded ornamentation. The dials commonly display Roman numerals painted or enamelled onto metal plates.

Position the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or sideboard to create an anchor point for symmetry. Pair it with contemporary artwork or minimalist brass candleholders to balance the substantial visual weight of the dark stone.

Clean the exterior slate casing using a soft cloth dampened slightly with mild soapy water, followed by a light application of mineral oil to restore surface lustre. Ensure the mechanical clockwork movement is serviced regularly by a professional horologist to preserve timekeeping accuracy.

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