Solid White Marble French Mantel Clock With Ormolu Mounts – 8 Day Striking Mentle Clock Circa 1890

Solid White Marble French Mantel Clock With Ormolu Mounts – 8 Day Striking Mentle clock Circa 1890 Good Quality French Mantel Clock Solid White Marble & Bronze Ormolu Case Intricate carvings with floral mounts Well carved top finial Enamel white dial with floral sprays Black Arabic numerals Original finish to the case Bell striking on the half hour and hour Working order – recently fully serviced by me This clock dates to around 1890 Measures 31cm high by 20cm wide and 13cm depth. The clock is housed in a heavy, substantial case carved from high-grade solid white marble (often specified as Carrara or statuary marble), showcasing a remarkably clean, uniform stone with subtle, natural veining. The architectural silhouette features crisp, stepped molding and is elegantly embellished with finely chased gilt-brass or ormolu mounts, including decorative side handles, beaded bezels, and classical bracket feet. The sheer weight and density of the stone reflect the exceptional luxury manufacturing of the era