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Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace carved in French limestone from the 19th century. A mantle piece with
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Antique 19th Century French Other Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Fireplace Mantle
Antique Fireplace Mantle
H 61.03 in W 72.45 in D 19.3 in
Antique Victorian walnut mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian walnut mantle clock having a circular dial with an 8 day movement striking the
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Antique Victorian walnut mantle clock
Antique Victorian walnut mantle clock
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H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Antique Belgian Bluestone Castle fireplace mantle from the 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very unique, Antique Belgian Bluestone Castle fireplace mantle from the 19th Century. Recuperated
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Antique 1850s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Antique Print of the Glossy-Mantled Manucode and Others '1950'
Located in Langweer, NL
Decorative print illustrating the Glossy-Mantled Manucode, Green Manucode and the Curl-Crested
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20th Century Prints

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Paper

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
An attractive Parisian mantle clock in the Louis XVI manner Retailed by the Goldsmiths
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock
French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock
H 13.98 in W 13.98 in D 3.94 in
French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone with Upper Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic original antique fireplace surround in Grez limestone has small proportions. While the
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock having a quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Walnut

Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock
Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock
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H 9.85 in W 16.93 in D 5.52 in
Boulle Mantle Clock French Antique 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French antique mantle clock in the Boulle manner Cut little clock we date to circa 1890
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Antique 1890s Wall Clocks

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Brass

Antique Swedish Paint Decorated Mirror, over the Mantle or Fireplace Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Swedish paint decorated mirror. Over the Mantle or Wall Mirror of Rectangular form with
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Wood

19th Century Antique Bolection Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide bolection antique fireplace surround in Italian marble with some patina. The irregularity of
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Large Antique Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique gilt wood over mantle mirror. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Large Antique Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror
Large Antique Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror
H 57.88 in W 51.97 in D 2.76 in
Antique Victorian Quality Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality marble mantle clock having a quality 8 day French movement striking on
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Antique Victorian Quality Marble Mantle Clock
Antique Victorian Quality Marble Mantle Clock
H 11.62 in W 14.57 in D 5.71 in
Large Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian marble mantle clock having Marley horses to the top in shelter, circular
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Large Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
Large Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
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H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Large Antique Victorian Quality Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian quality mantle clock, having a quality bronzed smelter figural mount of a
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Large Antique Victorian Quality Mantle Clock
Large Antique Victorian Quality Mantle Clock
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H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
pilaster jambs with elegant carved corbel brackets supporting wide and generous mantle with typical
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Antique 1830s Irish William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
Antique Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantle
H 48.63 in W 62.6 in D 12.01 in
Antique Gray Marble Fireplace Mantle, Carved from the 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in gray Bardiglio Imperiale marble, sculpted simple and geometric but with period
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Antique 18th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an original antique fireplace surround in burgundy hard stone with remains of the original
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Fireplace Mantle Empire Style, First Half of the 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle, hand-carved in Empire style, original from the first half of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid satinwood mantle clock having a lovely antique
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock
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H 9.45 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Lovely antique German Black Forest mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique German Black Forest mantle clock, having a quality walnut case with turned columns
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Lovely antique German Black Forest mantle clock
Lovely antique German Black Forest mantle clock
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H 14.97 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis Philippe period original fireplace surround from the burgundy region. Measures; 110 cm EW 43.31” 102 cm EH 40.16” 73 cm IW 28.74” 86 cm IH 33.85” 31 cm S 12.20”.   
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
H 40.16 in W 43.31 in D 12.21 in
Quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock having a quality antique Victorian black marble
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock
Quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock, having an unusual shaped ornate gilded metal
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock
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H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock having a quality mahogany inlaid case with a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock
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H 12.8 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock, having outstanding quality gilded mounts of
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock
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H 18.9 in W 20.48 in D 4.73 in
Antique French Mantle Chariot Clock François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Newark, England
Dragon Drawn Chariot From our Clock collection, we are thrilled to introduce this French Mantle
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Mantle Chariot Clock François Linke
Antique French Mantle Chariot Clock François Linke
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H 26.5 in W 36.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
By Brevettato
Located in London, GB
A stunning and beautifully made antique French style solid brass mantle clock. This was made by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
H 24.02 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Fine and Majestic Antique Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and impressive antique gilt mantle mirror with a large crown comprised of an oval pierced
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Early 20th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Antique Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century walnut black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the
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Antique 1870s Swiss Wall Clocks

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Walnut

Antique Bird Print of the Black-Mantled Fairy Bluebird by Gould, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Irena Melanochlamys'. Beautiful print of the Black-Mantled Fairy
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Large Antique Pure Black Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large and stylish antique black marble fireplace surround This unusual but well-proportioned
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Grand Antique Pillared Victorian Mahogany Fireplace Mantle
Located in Manchester, GB
A large and magnificent carved pillared Victorian mahogany antique fireplace surround. The shelf
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Mahogany

19th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A quite special original antique fireplace surround in Burgundy bicolor marble hard stone with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a quality black marble mantle clock
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
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H 12.01 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian marble mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian marble mantle clock. Having an outstanding quality
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Outstanding quality large antique Victorian marble mantle clock
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian marble mantle clock
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H 17.33 in W 19.3 in D 7.88 in
Stunning quality antique Victorian ornate brass mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian ornate brass mantle clock having a quality Victorian ornate
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Stunning quality antique Victorian ornate brass mantle clock
Stunning quality antique Victorian ornate brass mantle clock
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H 23.23 in W 14.57 in D 6.7 in
Antique Louis XV marble fireplace mantle 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful carved Antique Louis XV marble fireplace mantle from the 19th Century. In a very
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Antique 1850s French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality hand painted porcelain mantle clock having a quality hand painted
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain, Glass

Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
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H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Timeless Cosmopolitan Classic French Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal original vintage fireplace surround in Ardeche hard stone. The stone has the look of a marble and reflects the light into the room. The color could work perfect in a moder...
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

Wonderful antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock having a quality ornate brass case
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Ceramic

Wonderful antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock
Wonderful antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock
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H 18.31 in W 8.47 in D 3.35 in
Stunning antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock having a quality ornate brass case
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Stunning antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock
Stunning antique Victorian quality ornate brass mantle clock
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H 14.97 in W 15.36 in D 6.7 in
Antique White Carrara Marble Louis Seize Mantle Piece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique Carrara marble Louis Seize mantle piece from the 19th century. Louis XVI style fireplace in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Carrara Marble

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate eight day striking mantle clock, having a quality
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate Mantle Clock
Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate Mantle Clock
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H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
18th Century Regency French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fine European antique fireplace surround is coming from the French Burgundy region
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Régence Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

French Clock Set Mantle Garniture Marble Antique, 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant antique French clock set with mantle clock and matching tazzas Love the salmon pink tone
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Antique Early 1900s Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Brass Inlaid Mantle Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality rosewood brass inlaid mantle clock having a quality rosewood brass inlaid
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Antique 1820s English Regency Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mantle Carriage Clock, 1899
By William Comyns
Located in London, GB
A pretty antique Victorian solid Silver Carriage Clock. This Victorian Clock has an elegantly
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mantle Carriage Clock, 1899
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mantle Carriage Clock, 1899
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H 9.18 in W 4.14 in D 3.94 in
18th Century Original Antique French Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This phenomenal original antique fireplace surround in the French rouge Languedoc marble was
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century Exceptional European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original Louis XVI period, 18th century, antique fireplace surround in a Yellow Italian
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

19th Century Art Nouveau Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
light in the room. This fine European antique fireplace surround carries a nice patina. Many people mix
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

19th Century Original Antique French Stylish Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a fabulous, one of a kind , original antique fireplace surround in a porfierish hard stone
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Belgian Black Marble, Statuary Marble

Quality Antique Art Nouveau French L'AURORE mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality Antique Art Nouveau French L'AURORE mantle clock, having a beautiful lady in bronze holding
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Quality Antique Art Nouveau French L'AURORE mantle clock
Quality Antique Art Nouveau French L'AURORE mantle clock
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H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
17th Century Rare European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original Italian antique fireplace surround in fossil stone is one of a kind. Unique
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French mantle clock garniture set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian French mantle clock garniture set having a quality 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Antique marble Louis XV castle fireplace mantle 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful antique marble Louis XV castle fireplace mantle from the 19th Century. Hand carved
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Antique 1850s French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Quality antique Victorian Phillipe H. Mourey French mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
quality antique Victorian mantle clock with potto playing musical instruments to the top with Sevres
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Quality antique Victorian Phillipe H. Mourey French mantle clock
Quality antique Victorian Phillipe H. Mourey French mantle clock
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H 14.97 in W 18.51 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Original Antique French Stylish Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original hard stone fireplace surround with Carrara marble inlay from the early 19th century It was installed in the Burgundy region in France. The extra deep legs with side pie...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

18th Century French Country Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine original fireplace surround is made of lava stone. The stone gives it a country look. The roughness of the surface still feels silky. In the images you see that it even re...
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

Antique Victorian French Ornate Ormolu And Alabaster Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian French ornate ormolu and alabaster mantle clock having a quality pair of ormolu
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster, Ormolu

Antique Victorian French Ornate Ormolu And Alabaster Mantle Clock
Antique Victorian French Ornate Ormolu And Alabaster Mantle Clock
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H 14.57 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in
19th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very wide honey color fine French limestone fireplace surround. Its sizes are perfect for a home theater with a big screen. The limestone is waxed and brings an extra ambia...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique the mantle available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, every antique the mantle was constructed with great care. Find 1090 options for an antique or vintage antique the mantle now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique the mantle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each antique the mantle bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Japy Frères, Gien and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres each produced at least one beautiful antique the mantle that is worth considering.

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    Yes, generally, a mantel should be longer than the fireplace below it to create a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to have the mantel extend 3 to 6 inches on each side, so look for mantels that are 6 to 12 inches longer than the width of your fireplace. On 1stDibs, shop a range of mantels.
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    Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
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    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
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