Antique Victorian Black Slate & Marble Mantel Clock – Intricate Brass Dial & 8-day Gong Strike

Antique Victorian Black Slate & Marble Mantel Clock – Intricate Brass Dial & 8-Day Gong Strike (c.1900) An exceptionally handsome turn-of-the-century Victorian style mantel clock. Crafted from substantial polished black slate, accented with subtle architectural marble details, and featuring an remarkably intricate gilded brass center dial with a fully serviced 8-day mechanical movement. Key Product Highlights • Architectural Black Slate Casing: Built from heavy, premium solid black slate featuring a classic temple-form silhouette, a stepped architectural plinth base, and a prominent matching top pediment. • Intricate Two-Tone Dial: Features a highly decorative, deeply cast golden brass center dial with swirling foliate patterns, contrasted by a cream-colored outer chapter ring displaying stylized Arabic numerals. • Classical Columns: Detailed with two flanking fluted architectural pillars boasting metallic-accented Corinthian capitals that frame the clock face beautifully. • Freshly Serviced 8-Day Movement: Equipped with a high-quality 8-day mechanical movement that has been just serviced, offering smooth operation and excellent timekeeping reliability. • Hourly & Half-Hourly Gong Strike: Features a traditional mechanical strike mechanism that clearly sound the hours and half-hours on an internal resonant acoustic gong. • Ready for the Home: Fully tested, balanced, and verified to be in excellent, functional mechanical working order. Detailed Specifications • Circa: Around 1900 (Late Victorian / Edwardian Era) • Material: Solid Black Slate & Inlaid Marble / Gilded Brass Dial & Accents • Movement Type: 8-Day Mechanical Wind-Up, Hourly & Half-Hourly Gong Striking • Height: 33.0 cm • Width: 34.0 cm • Depth: 15.0 cm Condition Report This magnificent clock is in beautiful antique condition, highly benefited by its recent professional service. The heavy slate casing retains a deep, clean luster with beautifully defined edges and only minor, superficial handling marks consistent with an authentic 120-year-old piece. The glass door and brass bezel open smoothly, and the intricate dial is in crisp, pristine condition. The movement is clean, running strong, and striking correctly on the gong. Please review all high-resolution photographs to closely appreciate the finer details, patina, and physical condition. Shipping & Handling Due to the substantial weight of solid slate construction and the sensitivity of serviced mechanical movements, this timepiece will be packed with professional-grade, shock-absorbing materials, securely double-boxed, and immobilized for safe transit. Full tracking and insurance are included standard. Local pickup/collection is also warmly welcomed.