French black marble and malachite mantel clock

£3,200

This unusual French mantel clock is crafted from the striking combination of rich black marble, lustrous green malachite, and glistening gilt decoration.

 

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Description

This distinctively crafted mantel clock is formed from striking black marble and lustrous green malachite. The body of the clock takes the form of a plinth: the square drum is raised on a flared and pierced black marble base and flanked on either side by curved, almost scrolled buttresses. The rich black marble is throughout engraved with scrolled gilt decoration and inset on occasion with panels of malachite. The circular clock dial is inscribed with Roman numeral hour marks and encompassed by a gilt metal band.

Below the clock dial is placed a silver metal plaque inscribed 'Presented to the Rev C W Penny by The New Dormitories, March 1876', while the clock dial is signed 'DENT, 61 Strand, London'.

Details

Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
c. 1876
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Neoclassical
Material
Malachite, Marble
Colour
Black, Gold, Green

Dimensions

Height
24 cm / 9.4 inches
Width
39 cm / 15.4 inches
Depth
16 cm / 6.3 inches

Reference:
012267

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