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French Belgian Black Slate Mantle Clock with Open Escapement and Malachite Inlay
French Belgian Black Slate Mantle Clock with Open Escapement and Malachite Inlay

French Belgian Black Slate Mantle Clock with Open Escapement and Malachite Inlay

Located in Doylestown, PA

Horlogerie Paris French Belgian black slate visible escapement mantle clock with malachite inlay

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Slate

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock
Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

$600

H 10.25 in W 15.88 in D 5.75 in

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate

Fireplace mantle carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy)
Fireplace mantle carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy)

Fireplace mantle carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy)

$18,799Sale Price|20% Off

H 74.81 in W 87.8 in D 14.97 in

Fireplace mantle carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy)

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient, antique and important fireplace mantle, hand-carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy

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Antique 16th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Fine quality antique Victorian mantle clock
Fine quality antique Victorian mantle clock

Fine quality antique Victorian mantle clock

$922

H 10.24 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

Fine quality antique Victorian mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian mantle clock, having a fine quality antique Victorian mantle clock

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Quality antique Victorian eight day marble mantle clock
Quality antique Victorian eight day marble mantle clock

Quality antique Victorian eight day marble mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian eight day marble mantle clock, having a quality black slate and green

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)
19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

By Marti

Located in Dallas, TX

slate and bronze candelabra’s as garnitures. This ‘large’ mantle clock, was made circa 1860, by the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass, Bronze

Attractive antique Victorian quality marble inlaid mantle clock by Baby and Jann
Attractive antique Victorian quality marble inlaid mantle clock by Baby and Jann

Attractive antique Victorian quality marble inlaid mantle clock by Baby and Jann

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive antique Victorian quality marble inlaid mantle clock by Baby and Jannings Ipswich

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Antique 19th Century British Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères
Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

black slate case, this mantle clock represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century French production

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

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19th Century Victorian Gray Slate Mantle

19th Century Victorian Gray Slate Mantle

Unavailable

H 45 in W 62 in D 12 in

19th Century Victorian Gray Slate Mantle

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Victorian mantel with shield cartouche in grey slate. Opening dimensions: 53" W x

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Antique Tiffany & Co. Slate Mantle Clock Signed 19thC
Antique Tiffany & Co. Slate Mantle Clock Signed 19thC

Antique Tiffany & Co. Slate Mantle Clock Signed 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tiffany & Co. Slate Mantle Clock Signed 19thC. 8 1/4" x 8 3/8" x 5 3/4". This is a

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

Antique Egyptian Revival Slate Mantle Clock, Bigelow Kennard Boston, 19thC
Antique Egyptian Revival Slate Mantle Clock, Bigelow Kennard Boston, 19thC

Antique Egyptian Revival Slate Mantle Clock, Bigelow Kennard Boston, 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

slate case with flanking columns, gilt decorated base and raised on Marseilles feet, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

French Figural Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bronze & Slate Mantle Clock 20th C
French Figural Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bronze & Slate Mantle Clock 20th C

French Figural Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bronze & Slate Mantle Clock 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A French figural Egyptian Revival mantel clock offers cast bronze sphinx over slate and marble

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20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Oversized Large Baroque Figural Bronze and Slate Mantle Clock, Atlas Mounts
Oversized Large Baroque Figural Bronze and Slate Mantle Clock, Atlas Mounts

Oversized Large Baroque Figural Bronze and Slate Mantle Clock, Atlas Mounts

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and oversized Neoclassical into Baroque mantel clock offers domed slate case in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Antique Classical Slate & Figural Bronzed Mantle Clock C1890
Antique Classical Slate & Figural Bronzed Mantle Clock C1890

Antique Classical Slate & Figural Bronzed Mantle Clock C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Classical Slate & Figural Bronzed Mantle Clock Unsigned C1890 Measures - 24 5/8" x 20 1/8

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

Carved French Slate Mantel Fireplace Chimneypiece Mantle, 19th Century
Carved French Slate Mantel Fireplace Chimneypiece Mantle, 19th Century

Carved French Slate Mantel Fireplace Chimneypiece Mantle, 19th Century

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent slate mantel fireplace chimneypiece, circa late 19th century France. Now, more than

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Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Irish 19th Century Palladian Style Welsh Slate Fireplace Mantle
Irish 19th Century Palladian Style Welsh Slate Fireplace Mantle

Irish 19th Century Palladian Style Welsh Slate Fireplace Mantle

Located in London, GB

A Palladian style surround in Welsh Heather Slate, the jambs with fluted semi engaged columns

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Palladian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Antique Fireplace Mantle with Richly Carved Slate Stone, 16th Century Italy
Antique Fireplace Mantle with Richly Carved Slate Stone, 16th Century Italy

Antique Fireplace Mantle with Richly Carved Slate Stone, 16th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique mantel fireplace, in slate stone, richly hand-carved with cprnucopie and classic

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Antique 16th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Tritons, Slate Inlays, '800 Italy
Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Tritons, Slate Inlays, '800 Italy

Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Tritons, Slate Inlays, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble with carved tritons / dolphins and slate inlays

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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble, Slate

Antique Classical Bronzed Figural & Slate Ansonia Mantle Clock, Circa 1890
Antique Classical Bronzed Figural & Slate Ansonia Mantle Clock, Circa 1890

Antique Classical Bronzed Figural & Slate Ansonia Mantle Clock, Circa 1890

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

seated on a slate base with incised and gilt scroll decoration, maker mark as photographed, c1890

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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Metal

Antique Hamann & Koch Slate, Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Two-Piece Mantle Clock
Antique Hamann & Koch Slate, Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Two-Piece Mantle Clock

Antique Hamann & Koch Slate, Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Two-Piece Mantle Clock

Located in Big Flats, NY

& Koch Slate, Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Two-Piece Mantle Clock C1890 Measures - 14 1/4" x 6 1/2" x 5 1

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Antique Tiffany & Co. Carved Slate and Marble Mantle Clock Time and Strike c. Ea
Antique Tiffany & Co. Carved Slate and Marble Mantle Clock Time and Strike c. Ea

Antique Tiffany & Co. Carved Slate and Marble Mantle Clock Time and Strike c. Ea

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Westfield, MA

A striking presence on any mantle or sideboard, this Antique Tiffany & Co. Time and Strike Mantle

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate

Marble and Slate Obelisks
Marble and Slate Obelisks

Marble and Slate Obelisks

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H 17 in W 5.75 in D 4.25 in

Marble and Slate Obelisks

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of marble and slate obelisk designed as mantle garnitures with insized egyptian imagery

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock
Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock

Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock having a quality black slate and green

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

Signed Bronze Figural French Mantle Mantel Clock a. Petit circa 1900
Signed Bronze Figural French Mantle Mantel Clock a. Petit circa 1900

Signed Bronze Figural French Mantle Mantel Clock a. Petit circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a superbly cast figural signed A.Petit mantle clock. The figure is expertly cast and looks

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass, Bronze

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock
Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock, having a quality neoclassical architectural

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Antique Tiffany, Young & Ellis Egyptian Revival Figural Mantle Clock C1890
Antique Tiffany, Young & Ellis Egyptian Revival Figural Mantle Clock C1890

Antique Tiffany, Young & Ellis Egyptian Revival Figural Mantle Clock C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Tiffany, Young & Ellis Egyptian Revival Figural Mantle Clock, Sculpture Signed A. Leonard

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Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement
Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Located in Devon, England

Stylish 1930s Art Deco French 8 day marble mantle clock. The ultra stylised deco numerals

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Steel, Chrome

Pair of French Slate and Silvered Bronze Mantle Urns. c1880.
Pair of French Slate and Silvered Bronze Mantle Urns. c1880.

Pair of French Slate and Silvered Bronze Mantle Urns. c1880.

Located in London, GB

Delicate scrolling silvered bronze handles flank the slate body of the urn, with the sinuous aspect

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Victorian Slate & Rouge Marble Architectural Mantle Clock
Victorian Slate & Rouge Marble Architectural Mantle Clock

Victorian Slate & Rouge Marble Architectural Mantle Clock

Located in Stutton, GB

Victorian slate and rouge marble architectural mantel (fireplace) clock. The substantial case inset

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Black Slate Mantle Clock
Antique Victorian Black Slate Mantle Clock

Antique Victorian Black Slate Mantle Clock

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H 13.78 in W 10.83 in D 5.91 in

Antique Victorian Black Slate Mantle Clock

Located in Stutton, GB

Antique Victorian black slate mantle clock with incised decoration and variegated marble pilasters

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

Royal Doulton Glazed Stoneware Slater Mantle Vase, England
Royal Doulton Glazed Stoneware Slater Mantle Vase, England

Royal Doulton Glazed Stoneware Slater Mantle Vase, England

Located in Vancouver, BC

Royal Doulton glazed stoneware slater mantle vase, England, B1992 England Glazed stoneware vase

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20th Century English Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th c. Victorian Slate Mantle (VIC-Z02)
19th c. Victorian Slate Mantle (VIC-Z02)

19th c. Victorian Slate Mantle (VIC-Z02)

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H 44 in W 55.5 in D 7.5 in

19th c. Victorian Slate Mantle (VIC-Z02)

Located in New York, NY

Late Victorian Welsh slate mantel. Opening Dimensions: 34” W x 36” H

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Antique 19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Slate

Late 19th Century Black Slate Mantle Clock by Ansonia
Late 19th Century Black Slate Mantle Clock by Ansonia

Late 19th Century Black Slate Mantle Clock by Ansonia

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Black slate mantel clock by Ansonia late 19th century block and slate mantel clock. Engraved and

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

19th Century Slate Marble Temple Mantle Clock
19th Century Slate Marble Temple Mantle Clock

19th Century Slate Marble Temple Mantle Clock

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H 12.6 in W 14.57 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Slate Marble Temple Mantle Clock

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

movement, pendulum Genuine Victorian black marble mantle clock.  

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

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Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet
Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

Antique Ansonia Black Mantel Clock with Bronze Coated Columns and Claw Feet

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Antique Late 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Iron

1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock
1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock

1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock

Located in New York, NY

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

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Brass, Bronze

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock

Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock
Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock

Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock Edwardian mantel clock housed in a pagoda top case with raised chinoiserie scenes on a black ground, coloured decorated band ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

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Fruitwood

Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period

Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen that swing an anvil, pump bellows while making a 'clack clack' noise.

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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

19th Century Victorian French Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1880
19th Century Victorian French Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1880

19th Century Victorian French Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1880

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful Victorian French marble mantel clock circa 1880 with jet black nero belgio marble. This piece is in fabulous condition and includes hand-painted detailing around the face o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Pretty antique Victorian marble mantle clock
Pretty antique Victorian marble mantle clock

Pretty antique Victorian marble mantle clock

$848

H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Pretty antique Victorian marble mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian marble mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian marble mantle clock with pretty blue, green and gold decoration surrounding the brass bezel and porce...

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Marble and Onyx Set by Lemoine Bonnet & Pottier
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Marble and Onyx Set by Lemoine Bonnet & Pottier

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Marble and Onyx Set by Lemoine Bonnet & Pottier

$1,435Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 10 in W 17 in D 4.75 in

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Marble and Onyx Set by Lemoine Bonnet & Pottier

By Bonnet and Pottier, Lemoine

Located in Miami, FL

A stunning three piece French Art Deco Mantel Clock and garniture set with a fine French movement by and stamped Bennet & Pottier made in Paris, France. Finished on all sides, the st...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock
Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Malachite inlaid black marble plinth-form mantel clock French, circa 1876 Measures: Height 24cm, width 39cm, depth 16cm This rather unusual but nonetheless beautiful mantel cloc...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Marble

Large Quality Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
Large Quality Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

Large Quality Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

$1,367

H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 6.5 in

Large Quality Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"
Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"

Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"

Located in Dublin, IE

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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French Alabaster and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock
French Alabaster and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

French Alabaster and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Slate Mantle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal slate mantle for your home. Each slate mantle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using slate, stone and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer slate mantle, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each slate mantle bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Late Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one slate mantle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ansonia Clock Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Slate Mantle?

The average selling price for a slate mantle at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $19,092 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.