French Clock Set Mantle Garniture Marble Antique 1900

Name: French Clock Set Mantle Garniture Marble Antique 1900
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA875714
Price: 675 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleBelle Epoque
MaterialMarble, Brass, Enamel
ColourWarm Ochre
MotifsArched case, beaded brass trim, veined marble, turned pedestals
SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This French Belle Epoque mantel garniture set from circa 1900 comprises an arched mantel clock and two matching pedestal tazzas, fashioned from warm ochre marble with prominent dark veining, grey flecks, and salmon pink tones. The clock features a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, enclosed by a beaded brass trim set within the arched case, which rests on curved feet. The flanking tazzas have turned pedestals supporting shallow circular bowls on circular bases with decorative brass mount rings. The main clock measures 23 cm high by 23 cm wide by 10 cm deep, while the side tazzas measure 12 cm wide by 12 cm deep by 18 cm high. Suited for placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table within a living room, dining room, or study, the set functions as a traditional decorative ensemble for a French chateau interior scheme. The pieces bring classic period charm to domestic spaces while maintaining their original utility for timekeeping and display.

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A French mantel garniture is a decorative ensemble originating in 17th and 18th-century France, typically comprising a central table or mantel clock accompanied by two matching side pieces such as tazzas, urns, or candelabras.

Turn-of-the-century French garnitures frequently combine sculpted marble, onyx, or alabaster with cast brass, gilt bronze (ormolu), and hand-painted enamel dials.

Authentic pieces from this era often feature French mechanical movements stamped with maker marks on the backplate, enamel dials with Arabic or Roman numerals, and precise brass fittings mounted onto heavy natural stone bases.

Place the central clock flanked symmetrically by its side ornaments on a fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or entryway console table to add structure and classical proportions to a contemporary space.

Dust marble cases regularly with a soft dry cloth and clean periodically using a pH-neutral stone cleaner, avoiding acidic solutions or abrasive cloths that can etch the polished surface.

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