Solid White Marble French Mantel Clock With Ormolu Mounts – 8 Day Striking Mantle clock Circa 1890

Solid White Marble French Mantel Clock With Ormolu Mounts – 8 Day Striking Mentle clock Circa 1890

Good Quality French Mantel Clock
Solid White Marble & Bronze Ormolu Case
Intricate carvings with floral mounts
Well carved top finial
Enamel white dial with floral sprays
Black Arabic numerals
Original finish to the case
Bell striking on the half hour and hour
Working order – recently fully serviced by me
This clock dates to around 1890
Measures 31cm high by 20cm wide and 13cm depth.

The clock is housed in a heavy, substantial case carved from high-grade solid white marble (often specified as Carrara or statuary marble), showcasing a remarkably clean, uniform stone with subtle, natural veining. The architectural silhouette features crisp, stepped molding and is elegantly embellished with finely chased gilt-brass or ormolu mounts, including decorative side handles, beaded bezels, and classical bracket feet. The sheer weight and density of the stone reflect the exceptional luxury manufacturing of the era