What is an antique clock garniture set?

An antique clock garniture set is a matched group of decorative objects designed for a mantelpiece, consisting of a central clock and two matching side pieces such as urns or candelabra. These sets were manufactured primarily in France during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to provide a unified decorative arrangement for formal rooms.

How were garniture sets used?

They were placed centrally on mantelpieces above fireplaces, accompanied by their matching side pieces arranged symmetrically on either side. Beyond telling time, they served as status symbols and decorative centerpieces that reflected the aesthetic tastes of Victorian and continental interiors.

How do I care for marble and bronze?

Clean marble surfaces gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid using harsh chemical cleaners that can etch the polished stone or damage historic finishes. Bronze and ormolu should be dusted carefully with a soft brush, taking care not to rub or compromise the original gilding on the metal.

How can I tell periods apart?

Earlier nineteenth-century pieces often reflect heavy classical influences like French Empire or Louis XVI Revival, utilising gilt bronze and detailed cherub motifs. Later pieces from the twentieth century transition into cleaner geometric lines and streamlined forms characteristic of the Art Deco period.

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An antique clock garniture set comprises a central mantel clock accompanied by matching side ornaments, bringing symmetry and matched design to a room.

19th century

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3 Piece Clock Set

From Georgian Antiques

£1,500

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19th century

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Small Attractive French Clock Garniture

From John Howkins Antiques

£695

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1920 - 1940

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3 Piece Marble and Brass Art Deco Clock Set

From Georgian Antiques

£1,750

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1900 - 1920

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French Louis XVI Style Marble Gilt Bronze Clock Set

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,575

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19th century

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Wonderful Antique Victorian Quality Porcelain Clock Set

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£945

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19th century

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French Commemorative Clock

From Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

£1,200

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19th century

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Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£18,000

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19th century

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French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture Circa 1860. Clock Set.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,750

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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

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19th century

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Large French Garniture Clock Set with a Rare 'Penny Moon' Dial Showing Phases of the Moon. Circa 1875.

From M. C. Taylor

£1,650

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Listings on this site span the nineteenth century through the Art Deco period, featuring materials such as marble, ormolu, porcelain, and champleve enamel.

19th century

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19th Century French Decorative Toleware Garniture Set

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,650

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19th century

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A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£895

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19th century

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French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,000

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19th century

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C19th French Gilded Ormolu Clock Set.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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1900 - 1920

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French Black Slate Clock Garniture

From Highmeads Antiques

£225

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19th century

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19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,000

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Antique Clock Garniture Set

3 Piece Clock Set

Small Attractive French Clock Garniture

3 Piece Marble and Brass Art Deco Clock Set

French Louis XVI Style Marble Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Wonderful Antique Victorian Quality Porcelain Clock Set

French Commemorative Clock

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture Circa 1860. Clock Set.

Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

Large French Garniture Clock Set with a Rare 'Penny Moon' Dial Showing Phases of the Moon. Circa 1875.

19th Century French Decorative Toleware Garniture Set

A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century.

C19th French Gilded Ormolu Clock Set.

French Black Slate Clock Garniture

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

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