How do I style a mantel candelabra?

Place a matched pair at either end of a fireplace shelf to frame the space symmetrically. They sit comfortably alongside period clocks or large decorative mirrors. Ensure the scale of the candelabra matches the depth of the mantel and the height of the surrounding wall space. Heavier marble-based sets require substantial stone or timber surrounds to anchor them visually.

What is a clock garniture?

A clock garniture is a matched set of three pieces comprising a central mantel clock accompanied by two side pieces, which are often candelabra or urns. They were designed to create a unified decorative scheme across a fireplace. The side pieces repeat the motifs, metals, and marbles of the clock case. Nineteenth-century French drawing rooms relied on these matched assemblies to anchor the formal room layout.

How do I clean gilt bronze?

Dust the metal surfaces gently with a soft, dry brush to remove particles without scratching the fire-gilt finish. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive cloths that strip the thin gold layer. If the bronze requires deeper cleaning, use a damp cloth with mild soap and dry it immediately. Professional conservation is advised for pieces with fragile mercury gilding or historical patination.

How do I date an antique candelabra?

Examine the materials, casting methods, and stylistic revival cues to determine the period. Nineteenth-century French pieces often combine patinated bronze with white marble and incorporate Louis XVI or Empire revival motifs. Look for foundry stamps, signatures, or assembly marks on the underside of the base or inside the candle sockets. The weight of the metal and the crispness of the hand-chasing also indicate whether a piece belongs to the nineteenth-century or a later revival.

Home > Antiques For Sale > Mantel Candelabra > Page 4

Antique Mantel Candelabra

91 items · page 4 of 6

← Page 4 of 6 →

These antique mantel candelabra bring genuine nineteenth-century weight and French foundry brilliance to a chimney breast.

Tall Marble and Ormalu Clock Garniture - Ad Mougin Paris

19th century

Save

Tall Marble and Ormalu Clock Garniture - Ad Mougin Paris

From Athey Antiques

£1,450

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

A Very Impressive and Fine Quality 19th Century French Empire Influenced Clock Set.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£30,000

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£28,000

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilded Ormolu Clock Set.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£30,000

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

FOR SALE

lighting

19th century

Save

Small Attractive French Clock Garniture

From John Howkins Antiques

£695

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

A Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra in the Empire Style

From Yeats Country Antiques

£4,595

FOR SALE

lighting

Antique Pair German Porcelain Candelabras

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Pair German Porcelain Candelabras

From The Antique Shop

£725

FOR SALE

lighting

French Louis XVI Style Marble Gilt Bronze Clock Set

1900 - 1920

Save

French Louis XVI Style Marble Gilt Bronze Clock Set

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,575

FOR SALE

clocks

Bronze putti appear repeatedly throughout these nineteenth-century pieces, permanently poised to hold candles while remaining entirely unfazed by the passing decades.

19th century

Save

A Pair of French Empire Candelabra C1815 Being a Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Ormolu and Gilt Metal and Slate Candelabra Candlesticks

From Gerald Neville Antiques

£5,950

FOR SALE

lighting

19th century

Save

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£18,000

FOR SALE

clocks

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass and Marble Candelabras

19th century

Save

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass and Marble Candelabras

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£675

FOR SALE

lighting

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

19th century

Save

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

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,750

FOR SALE

clocks

Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

19th century

Save

Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

From Georgian Antiques

£4,500

FOR SALE

clocks

19th century

Save

A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£895

FOR SALE

clocks

← 1 2 3 4 5 6 →

Antique Mantel Candelabra

Tall Marble and Ormalu Clock Garniture - Ad Mougin Paris

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture.

A Very Impressive and Fine Quality 19th Century French Empire Influenced Clock Set.

Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilded Ormolu Clock Set.

Fine Pair of 19th Century Cherub Candelabra on Porphyry Bases

Small Attractive French Clock Garniture

A Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabra in the Empire Style

Antique Pair German Porcelain Candelabras

French Louis XVI Style Marble Gilt Bronze Clock Set

A Pair of French Empire Candelabra C1815 Being a Pair of Antique 19th Century Bronze Ormolu and Gilt Metal and Slate Candelabra Candlesticks

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Brass and Marble Candelabras

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

Gilded Bronze Napoleon III 3-Piece Clock Garniture

A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories