How do I style a three piece clock set?

Place the central clock in the middle of a mantelpiece or console with the matching side ornaments balanced symmetrically on either side. Keep the arrangement clear of crowding so the matching materials and proportional relationship between the three items remain fully visible.

What materials were used in these clock sets?

Maker workshops utilised natural stones such as marble, onyx, slate and alabaster paired with cast metals like bronze, brass and ormolu. Many examples also incorporate painted porcelain panels, enamel clock faces and glass elements to enhance the decorative scheme.

How do I tell an Art Deco set apart?

Art Deco clock sets feature geometric forms, streamlined silhouettes and materials like grey breccia marble paired with silver-plated bronze. They break away from ornate nineteenth-century revival styles by embracing clean lines and modern industrial aesthetics of the interwar period.

What is included in a clock garniture?

A clock garniture pairs a primary mantel timepiece with two matching decorative sidepieces, which often take the form of candelabras, urns or vases. These complementary items were designed to create a unified and balanced display across a fireplace mantle.

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These French three piece clock sets pair a central mantel clock with matching sidepieces like urns or candelabras for a symmetrical fireplace display.