Marble Clocks. Marble is a rock composed of calcium and magnesium carbonate, mostly white and pink although it can be found in other colors as well such as green if there is a presence of iron and / or magnesium.
Below are some examples and price guides of marble clocks including a three piece garniture and a Louis XVI white marble lyre clock.
Three Piece Sienna Marble and Bronze Mounted Clock Garniture,
France, late 19th/early 20th century,
F. Marti movement to an architectural clock mounted with a lion, applied classical figures and ornaments, overall ht. 21; with a matching pair of urns, ht. 13 3/8 in.
Sold for US$2,304 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE LYRE CLOCK SIGNED BY JOSEPH-SIMON COUSIN, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
In molded white marble and chiseled and gilded bronze ornamentation, the enameled dial signed ‘COUSIN / Hger de MGNR CONTE DARTOIS’ inscribed in a lyre, topped with a radiant mask, the fleur-de-lys hour hand, on a base oval surrounded by a frieze of laurel leaves, on four top-shaped runners, resting on an associated base in gilded wood, with a globe
Sold for EUR 7,560 at Christie’s in 2023
An antique 18th century French Empire Louis XVI Neoclassical mantel clock. The footed white and red marble base is garnished with ormolu decorations. The round white clock face with Roman numerals and figurative handles is placed in the center. It is flanked by two gilt bronze lions and topped by an eagle figurine, on the top. The pendulum is detached
Sold for US$1,200 at Antique Arena Inc. in 2023
ART DECO FRENCH GREEN MARBLE & BLACK ONYX MANTLE CLOCK
A period French Art Deco mantle clock, the case is made of black onyx accented with richly verdigris veined marble trim accents, with a white enamel dial, Roman numeral hour designations, moon form hands and beveled glass cover, chimes on the half and on the hour
Sold for US$950 at Kotler Galleries & Auctioneers in 2023
Napoleon III table clock, James Muirhead, Glasgow, last quarter of the 19th century
James Muirhead & Son, Glasgow, c.1860 French gilt bronze and white marble case with putti depicting an allegory of Autumn. Paris movement and enamel dial (flawed) signed “Jas. Muirhead & Son”. It presents losses of gilding and the machinery needs revision. Attach pendulum and key.
Sold for €6,500 at Ansorena in 2023
