What is included in a garniture set?

A standard garniture set includes a large mantel clock accompanied by two matching side pieces, such as candelabra, urns, or vases. These components share identical stylistic motifs, materials, and gilding to create a unified display across a fireplace mantle.

How do you wind a nineteenth-century clock?

Most period clocks utilise an eight-day mechanical movement wound via a dedicated key inserted into specific winding holes on the dial face. Care must be taken not to overwind the mainspring, and professional servicing is recommended to keep the striking train accurate.

Where were these clock sets made?

The majority of these decorative ensembles originated in France, particularly in Parisian workshops that combined bronze casting, stonework, and clockmaking. Retailers and makers across Paris exported these suites throughout Europe and Britain during the Victorian era.

How do you clean ormolu metalwork?

Ormolu requires gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush to prevent the accumulation of dirt in the chased recesses. Harsh metal polishes must be avoided entirely, as they strip away the thin layer of gold leaf or gilding from the bronze base.

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An ormolu garniture set brings coordinated metalwork and classical symmetry to a mantelpiece, usually pairing a central clock with matching candelabra.

Large Sevres Style Porcelain Garniture, C19th

19th century

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Large Sevres Style Porcelain Garniture, C19th

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£25,000

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£20,000

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1900 - 1920

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Japy Freres Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Set

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£2,350

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19th century

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Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£14,250

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19th century

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Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£3,150

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19th century

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

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£30,000

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19th century

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Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Set, C19th

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£11,000

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19th century

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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set ~ Cupid

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£3,950

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Late C19th French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Siena Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture .

19th century

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Late C19th French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Siena Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture .

From M Lees and Sons

£1,200

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clocks

19th century

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A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£895

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Listings feature nineteenth-century French and Italian pieces utilising gilt bronze, marble, porcelain, and champleve enamel within Louis XVI Revival and Rococo styles.

French Painted Porcelain Clock Garniture

19th century

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French Painted Porcelain Clock Garniture

From Georgian Antiques

£1,750

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clocks

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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19th Century Whitw Marble Clock Set

From Abersoch Antiques

£795

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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

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19th century

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French Marble Clock Garniture

From Highmeads Antiques

£480

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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

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Ormolu Garniture Set

Large Sevres Style Porcelain Garniture, C19th

Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

Japy Freres Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Set

Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

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

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Set, C19th

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set ~ Cupid

Late C19th French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Siena Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture .

A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

French Painted Porcelain Clock Garniture

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

19th Century Whitw Marble Clock Set

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

French Marble Clock Garniture

Antique Paris Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Three Piece Garniture Circa 1900

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