Art Deco Peach Mirror Glass Mantle Clock by Smiths Clock Company, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930's Art Deco mantel clock by Smiths the British clockmakers . Heavy thick peach mirror glass with gold tone stylized Deco numerals all resting on a chrome plinth . Beautifu...
Brass, Chrome
French Style Bronze Acrobat Figure Sawtooth Gravity Driven Falling Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large Bronze Acrobat Figure Sawtooth Gravity Driven Falling Clock w Marble Base Here is another very interesting clock from our collection. It's a large bronze statue clock, an acro...
Brass
Antique circa 1860 English Copper Coal Helmet Scuttle for Fireplaces Mantles
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original hand hammered English circa 1860 copper and brass coal scuttle. This was called a helmet scuttle for obvious reasons, it looks...
Brass, Copper
Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original vintage fireplace surround is a one of a kind chimney piece. A real eyecatcher. It is influenced of the wars by Napoleon to Egypt. The mantel is in perfect condition a...
Carrara Marble, Brass
French Style 8 Day Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Moon Dial Calendar Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
This French-style calendar mantle clock offers a sophisticated, decorative aesthetic that captures the grandeur of historical European timepieces. Crafted with a substantial, heavy g...
Brass
Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket
Located in Bridgeport, CT
George III style bracket clock signed "Thomas Rofs Hull," it's highly probable referring to the renowned Hull clockmaker Thomas Ross (or Thos Ross), who was active in Hull, UK, from ...
Metal, Brass
Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Mantle Clock by Alfred Daguet w/Original Mechanisim
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed Alfred Daguet. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbre...
Brass, Copper
Meissen Art Nouveau Mantle Clock With Dancing Couple, By K. Hentschel, Ca. 1910
By Julius Konrad Hentschel, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Architectural, curved base made of white porcelain with a horizontal recess and an arched indentation on the underside; set in the centre is the drum-shaped movement with a round bra...
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement
Located in London, GB
A rare and wonderful Aesthetic Movement black marble brass gong-striking mantel clock with brass finials and brass gallery to the top, just below with hand-painted porcelain panels o...
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era. This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880. It has a waisted case with applied brass decorati...
Brass
C. 1910 James Rankin Junior Adam Style Eight-Day Mantle Clock with Faux Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite mantle clock, crafted around 1910, features an exposed escapement and an eight-day movement, requiring winding only once a week. The clock is driven by a striking mech...
Brass
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
By Japy Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930) If you are looking for an attractive antique mantel clock to g...
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
By John Nicholl
Located in New York, NY
By the mid-1820s Nicholl was selling “eight and ten day Brass mantle timepieces, from 25 dollars upwards, with and without Moon, all of his own manufactory.”
Mahogany, Maple
Swedish Candle Holders in Brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Karlstad, SE
Add a touch of elegance to any space with this set of three stunning candlesticks in brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Measuring 23, 21, and 19cm in height, these candles...
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Neoclassical mantle clock in brass with ormalu mounts, urn and swag detail.
Brass
Grand Vintage Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
The fronton and jambs are decorated with its original bijouterie in brass. This grand mantle is in perfect condition.
Marble, Brass
Antique Carved Griffin Stands, Late 19th Century, Elegant Design
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of carved ebonized pedestal/side tables with inlaid top with brass trim. Refurbished from mantle. Professionally refinished.
Wood
A Late 18th Century George III Marble and Ormolu Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
The corner blocks adorned again with decorative conforming gilt brass and the under mantle with cross ribbon gilt brass decoration.
Statuary Marble, Ormolu
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