What is a clock garniture?

A clock garniture is a matched suite of decorative objects designed to sit together on a mantelpiece, consisting of a central clock flanked by two matching side pieces such as candelabra, urns, or vases. These sets were produced in great quantities during the nineteenth century in France and England to create a balanced, symmetrical display in formal reception rooms.

How do I care for marble and bronze?

Dust bronze surfaces gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid applying liquid polishes or modern chemical cleaners that can strip the historic patination or ormolu finish. Marble bases benefit from occasional wiping with a damp cloth followed by immediate drying, keeping moisture away from any exposed metal mounts or clock movements.

Are these clocks still in working order?

Many antique mantel clocks retain their mechanical movements and strike trains, though operating condition varies across individual pieces depending on recent servicing history. Buyers should expect that mechanical clocks from the nineteenth century may require professional adjustment or cleaning by a specialist horologist to run reliably.

How can I tell Victorian pieces apart from earlier ones?

Victorian pieces often display heavier neoclassical or eclectic Revival ornament, while earlier eighteenth-century and early nineteenth-century works adhere more strictly to Louis XVI or French Empire proportions. Examining the casting quality, the style of the dial numerals, and any maker signatures stamped on the bronze or movement plates helps narrow down the production period.

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An antique bronze mantel piece brings the weight and ornament of the nineteenth century directly to the hearth.

19th century

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French Clock Garniture

From Highmeads Antiques

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Paris Cloisonne Clock Garniture Set Retailed by Finnigan Manchester

19th century

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Antique Paris Cloisonne Clock Garniture Set Retailed by Finnigan Manchester

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,300

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French Bronze by Jules Dalou, Susse Freres

1900 - 1920

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French Bronze by Jules Dalou, Susse Freres

From Vivers Mill Antiques

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Fine French Clock, Garniture Circa 1880. Ormolu, Clocks Set

19th century

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A Fine French Clock, Garniture Circa 1880. Ormolu, Clocks Set

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

19th century

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Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

From Georgian Antiques

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Quality Antique Victorian Clock Garniture with a Pair of Candelabras

19th century

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Quality Antique Victorian Clock Garniture with a Pair of Candelabras

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Ornate French Clock Set

From London City Antiques

£3,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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3 Piece Clock Set

From Georgian Antiques

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature nineteen-century periods including Victorian, eighteen sixty, and nineteen twenty, constructed from gilt bronze, marble, ormolu, and porcelain.

Antique Paris Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Three Piece Garniture Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Paris Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Three Piece Garniture Circa 1900

From Regent Antiques

£5,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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3 Piece Gilt and Porcelain Clock Set

From Georgian Antiques

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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A Ferdinand Berthoud. Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Marble 3 Piece Clock Set 1770

From Bushells Antiques

£2,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Large Sevres Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set

19th century

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A Large Sevres Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set

From Bushells Antiques

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£10,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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French Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture of Literature

19th century

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French Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture of Literature

From Georgian Antiques

£8,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Bronze Mantel Piece

French Clock Garniture

Antique Paris Cloisonne Clock Garniture Set Retailed by Finnigan Manchester

French Bronze by Jules Dalou, Susse Freres

A Fine French Clock, Garniture Circa 1880. Ormolu, Clocks Set

A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

Quality Antique Victorian Clock Garniture with a Pair of Candelabras

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Ornate French Clock Set

3 Piece Clock Set

Antique Paris Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Three Piece Garniture Circa 1900

3 Piece Gilt and Porcelain Clock Set

A Ferdinand Berthoud. Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Marble 3 Piece Clock Set 1770

A Large Sevres Porcelain & Gilt Bronze 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set

Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

French Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture of Literature

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