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Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Classic Art Deco mantle clock standing on a beige marble base with black inserts. A gilded dog
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
H 13.5 in W 16.75 in D 4.25 in
Art Deco Electric Bakerlite Mantel Clock
By Temco
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco timepiece Art Deco electric timepiece in a light green and black Bakelite case standing
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Very Large Art Nouveau Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A very large Art Nouveau gilt over mantle mirror This mirror has a beautiful stylish Gold Frame
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant Art Nouveau cast iron fire mantel detailed with eagle ornamentation and fish roundels
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Mantel
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Mantel
H 46.66 in W 30.71 in D 2.56 in
Austrian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Mantel Clock by Anton Grath circa 1925
By Anton Grath
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ART DECO FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK Anton Grath (Austrian, b. 1881) patinated and burnished bronze over
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20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wooden Folk Art made propeller clock is presumed to have originated in England and fashioned
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Unique, Stylish & All Handcrafted Copper Art Deco Style Mantel or Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Possibly the coolest mantel clock on 1stdibs. This hand-crafted mantel or table clock is
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Monumental Art Nouveau mantel clock with enamel and soft painting. 62 cm
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental, impressive Art Nouveau mantel clock with enamel and soft painting. 60cm KPM Berlin
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Antique Early 1900s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Budapest, HU
French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Rare Double Patina, Around 1830 ~~ Excellent condition
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror This is a charming piece the curved frame is in Gold, with feet at each end The Mirror is in good original condition, it is a very heavy...
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Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror represents a stunning work of the wood
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
. 62. Symbols of Power – Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style 1800-1815, Exhibition catalogue
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Historic King Louis Philippe Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1838
Located in New York, US
Our French ormolu bronze mantel clock, circa 1838, is entitled "Le Roi Louis Philippe saigne sa
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

“Horatius & the Fall of Rome” French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH RESTAURATION ORMOLU & PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK OF ROMAN PHILOSOPHER HORATIUS
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Neo-Grec Antique Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEO-GREC BLACK MARBLE AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK Edited by F. Barbedienne Fondeurs
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20th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons
By Honoré Pons
Located in London, GB
This mantel clock is a truly beautiful piece of design, crafted by the leading early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Ormulu Bronze Mantel Clock, Lepaute, Thomire, Paris, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
of classicism, personifications and symbols are taken from the fund of ancient mythology and art and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel White Onyx Mantel Green Inlay
Located in New York, NY
A small scale white marble mantel captures attention with its exquisite detailing. The mantel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Antique Large English Art Deco Overmantel Mirror, 1920s
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large antique English Art Deco overmantle mirror, Circa 1920 in date. The
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Devon, England
Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvellous Art Deco clock on first viewing, one can't
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Venetian Wall / Console Mirror, Etched Glass Floral Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco Venetian Wall / Console Mirror, Etched Glass Floral Motif A stunning Art Deco Wall or
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

French Art Deco Marble with Bronze Details Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Deco marble three-piece clock set with intricate bronze details. Centerpiece with a pair
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Rare Miniature Alarm Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This is for a beautiful original and extremely stylish art deco desktop alarm clock made by Jaeger
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Clock and Vase Set by R. Ragu
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tall 6 1/8” tall by 8.75” wide by 2” deep Clock on marble base. Hand engraved pewter over pearlized celluloid. Vases hand engraved pewter over frosted glass. 4” wide by 11 1/8”...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Pewter

Pure Art Deco, Marvelous Design & Warm Color Nutwood Mantle / Desk / Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and also practical in size Art Deco table clock. Over the years we have sold a
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fireplace Art Nouveau 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Fireplace Art Nouveau 1900
Fireplace Art Nouveau 1900
H 58.67 in W 23.04 in D 78.75 in
Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
By Franz Hermle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Franz Hermle German tambour mantle clock. It’s case is made of wood. It is adorned with with some fine and delicate carved scrolls in the front. The clock face is made of w...
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20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
H 9.5 in W 23.85 in D 6.25 in
Solid Sterling Silver Liberty's London 1915 Miniature Carrage Clock Tudric Feel
By Liberty of London, Tudric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1915 Liberty’s London Sterling Silver miniature carriage clock made in the Tudric ...
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Paul Frankl Telechron American Moderne Deco Clock, 1928
By Paul Frankl
Located in Sharon, CT
The iconic American Deco Frankl 'Skyscraper' mantel clock. Polished silver over brass with black
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Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique Black Forest carved three piece mantel clock and garniture set. circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Wood

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c
Located in valatie, NY
This handsome bronze mantel clock is from the French Empire period with a standing figure placing
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare & Important Spanish Damascene, Iron, Steel, Gold Inlaid Clock, Eibar, Spain
By Plácido Zuloaga 1
Located in New York, NY
Beristain of Barcelona are recorded to have retailed guns and other damascened works of art in the early
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Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Steel, Iron

Grand 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Mirror is a masterpiece of the sculptor's art! The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Arts & Crafts Period Clock Set
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
classic Art Deco ensemble. The clock runs, but will require a cleaning/service to tell accurate time. The
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Arts & Crafts Period Clock Set
Arts & Crafts Period Clock Set
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pure Arts & Crafts Wooden Wall / Fireplace Mirror w. Amazing Hand Carved Plants
Located in Lisse, NL
work-of-art-wall-mirror immediately won us over, because as conaisseurs and enthusiasts we see the
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...

Materials

Oak, Wood, Mirror

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique French gilt bronze mantel clock with Bleu Celeste porcelain panels in the
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Enamel Barbedienne Paris Clock with Figural Ladies’ Faces & Hoof Feet
By Japy Frères, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Boston, MA
is an amazing work of art, and it also has one of the best French clock works ever made from Japy
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Antique 1850s French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Wonderfully Patinated Mirror in Carved Mahogany Frame
Located in Tilburg, NL
piece of art by itself. A piece to be enjoyed and cherished because of the uniqueness. These old mirror
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Jaeger LeCoultre 1950 Swiss Retro Modernist Mechanical Desk Clock Near Mint
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
decorated with pseudo art deco and retro elements. What a great looking desk clock, in exceptional working
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Steel

Rectangle giltwood carved wood pagoda Wall Mirror Chinoiserie French circa 1900
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
symbol of love and suffering, associated with the blood shed by Christ in Christian art. However, in 15
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...

Materials

Metallic Thread

Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere
By Maison Deniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
) studied art under the direction of the renowned French ornemanist Aimé Chenavard (1798-1838) and the
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Bisquit Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Clock of Perseus Freeing Andromeda
By Francois Ageron
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Boston, the Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire Brussels and at Château Josselin.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite 19th Gothic Revival Mantle Clock of Young Girl Holding Spire by Pons
By Honoré Pons
Located in Palma de mallorca, IB
passion for his art; he is an inventive thinker; his pinion and wheel cutting machine is an ingenious idea
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu and Patinated Bronze French Directoire Striking Clock, c1790
Located in valatie, NY
30 years with a large collection of period furniture, art and decorative accessories.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Neo-Egyptian Bronze and Marble Clock Attributed to G.Servant, France, Circa 1870
By Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in PARIS, FR
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York). But his success came really at the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition
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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"
Located in North Hollywood, CA
inlay and carving in a geometric pattern inlaid metal embellishments in color silver. Great Islamic Art
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Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Napoleon III Clock Garniture Designed by Sévin, Cast by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
the inspiration and driving force behind one of the most important French art foundries. He pioneered
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
fashionable 19th century styles, and were of the finest quality. These were exhibited at a great number of art
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Victorian Polished Steel Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A wonderful example of a 19th Century late Victorian polished steel fireplace insert. A raised moulded border fixed to hand etched front panels, the cross lintel with further etched ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Refined Louis XV Style: Antique Marble Front Fireplace in Noir de Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
richly detailed ornamentation, including graceful lines and a compelling circular mantel. This
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Steel Fire Pit Chiminea Outdoor Fireplace by Koby Knoll Click
By Koby Knoll Click
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
amazing art display the remainder of the year. Features a solid stock steel rack that can be easily
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2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Steel Fire Pit Chiminea Outdoor Fireplace by Koby Knoll Click
By Koby Knoll Click
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
amazing art display the remainder of the year. Features a solid stock steel rack that can be easily
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2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Small Steel Chiminea Fire Pit Outdoor Fireplace
By Koby Knoll Click
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
amazing art display the remainder of the year. This smaller version of the original features a solid stock
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2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Large Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
style is very much the antecedent to the Art Deco, despite being designed over a hundred years before
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Antique 1810s Irish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

Large Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace
Large Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace
H 54.53 in W 84.06 in D 12.05 in
Antique Fireplace Set, English, Cast Iron, Fire Basket, Andirons, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
throughout Attractive andirons presenting beautifully with Art Nouveau overtones The fire basket with a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
"soulless" machines), Aesthetic artists placed a premium on quality craftsmanship in the creation of all art
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Antique 1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Iron Aesthetic Manner Fire Grate Basket and Original Hood
By William Morris (English)
Located in Edinburgh, GB
'art for arts sake' emphasising the visual and sensual qualities of Art & Design over practical, moral
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
spent there time drinking, dancing, and chasing nymphs. Mature Satyrs are often depicted in Roman art
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Antique 1870s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Pine

Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
spent there time drinking, dancing, and chasing nymphs. Mature Satyrs are often depicted in Roman art
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Antique 1870s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Pine

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Over Mantel Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of over mantel art you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, wood and mirror, every item from our selection of over mantel art was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of over mantel art — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of over mantel art bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Over Mantel Art?

Prices for a piece of over mantel art start at $1,480 and top out at $6,720 with the average selling for $4,025.
Questions About Over Mantel Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mantle shelf is a frame around the opening of a fireplace mostly made of stone or wood. In the olden days, it was designed as a decorative hood over the fire grate to catch smoke. The term has evolved now, and it includes a variety of decorative frameworks around the fireplace, with elaborate designs extending to the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage fireplace mantels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A fireplace mantel surround is an object that extends from the fireplace's exterior wall into the room and frames the opening. It consists of the sides and a mantel, although it may or may not contain the hearth, which is the base of the fireplace. Fireplace surrounds assist in making a fireplace more of a centerpiece and focal point for a home, as well as offering a shelf space above the fireplace for personal objects to be displayed. Find a variety of antique and vintage fireplace mantel surrounds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What color is good for a fireplace mantel depends on your space. Look for shades that complement your palette and fit the interior design theme of the room. Generally, neutral colors like black, white, gray and brown coordinate with many other hues, but other colors may work, too. Find a variety of fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace mantel. As marble is a heavy natural stone that is expensive to replace, painting it with latex-based or chalk paint will help restore its luster. Find a variety of marble fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.