Victorian Marble Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1870
According to the auction house, this Victorian Egyptian Revival mantel clock dates to circa 1870 and features an obelisk form constructed in red mottled marble.
The source reports a French brass movement by Achille Brocot striking on a bell, stamped with 'AB in a star' and number 750821 on the backplate. The marble dial features gilt Roman numerals and is inscribed 'Hall & Co. Manchester'. The case features engraved Egyptian-inspired decoration, bronze mounts including a winged crest and side drops, and rests on winged claw feet.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Form
- Obelisk form
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Dimensions
- 45.5cm high, 34cm wide, 20.6cm deep
- Movement Maker
- Achille Brocot
- Place recorded
- France
- Movement Markings
- AB in a star and 750821
- Maker / attribution
- Achille Brocot
- Retailer/Dial Inscription
- Hall & Co. Manchester
Design
- Form and Case
- The mantel clock is described as having an obelisk form. The case is constructed from red mottled marble and includes a pyramidal cap. The exterior features engraved decorations and bronze mounts, including a winged motif above the dial, side drop ornaments, and four winged paw or claw feet.
- Visible features
- • Red mottled marble obelisk-shaped case with a pyramidal cap • Bronze winged motif positioned directly above the circular dial bezel • Two bronze drop handles or ornaments flank the lower section of the dial • Engraved Egyptian winged sun motif on the marble face below the dial • Matching red mottled marble dial center with gilt Roman numerals and two winding apertures • Dial inscribed 'HALL & Co.' and 'MANCHESTER' • Case supported on four bronze winged paw or claw feet
- Mechanism and Dating
- The movement is identified as a French brass type by Achille Brocot that strikes on a bell. According to the source, the backplate is stamped with 'AB in a star' and the number 750821. The item is attributed to approximately 1870 by the auction house.
- Dial and Inscriptions
- The clock dial is made of matching red mottled marble and features gilt Roman numerals. There are two winding apertures present on the dial. The dial is inscribed with the text 'Hall & Co. Manchester', denoting a commercial connection to that firm.
Identification
- Serial number
- 750821
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and backplate stamping are not visible in the photograph; details rely on source report
- Research required: Striking bell mechanism and internal completeness cannot be verified from the photograph