Black marble clocks were a mass produced clock with case of black marble, faced with black marble. In cheaper versions black slate was used instead of marble. They were popular during the 19th centuries. The clock cases were often highly decorative and ornate, with intricate carvings, gilded accents, and other embellishments. Black marble clocks were typically large free-standing pieces that were designed to be placed on a mantelpiece or a side table. Many of these clocks had a pendulum and a visible escapement mechanism. Some of the more ornate clocks also featured decorative elements. In the 20th century, the popularity of black marble antique clocks began to decline as technological advances resulted inmore affordable and mass-produced timepieces that became the norm in households. Despite this, many antique black marble clocks have survived and are highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts of antique timepieces.

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Small thirty hour desk clock in black marble case, movement…

Black Marble Desk Clock - 19cm

Small thirty hour desk clock in black marble case, movement ticks briefly, 19 cm high

19th century French black slate clock (chipped) measures 21 cm…

Chipped 19th Century French Black Slate Clock

19th century French black slate clock (chipped) measures 21 cm high, 25.3 cm

Eight day German mantle clock striking on a gong, working when…

German Mantle Clock in Black Marble Case

Eight day German mantle clock striking on a gong, working when tested, in black marble case, with pendulum, no key, 32 cm high, 29 cm wide

Eight day German striking clock in black marble and green…

German Marble Clock with Pendulum and Key

Eight day German striking clock in black marble and green granite case, with pendulum and key, needs service, 31 cm high, 33 cm wide

Eight day striking mantle clock by The British United Clock Co.,…

Green and Black Marble Mantle Clock - Needs Service

Eight day striking mantle clock by The British United Clock Co., in black and green marble case, ticks and strikes but needs service, with key and pendulum, 33 cm high, 30 cm wide

French 8 day striking clock + exposed escapement in black…

French Black Marble Clock with Exposed Escapement

French 8 day striking clock + exposed escapement in black marble case, no pendulum or key. 32 cm high, 39.5 cm wide

A late 19th century mantel clock, black slate architectural…

Slate Mantel Clock with Roman Columns and Marble Details

A late 19th century mantel clock, black slate architectural form, the sides flanked by Roman style columns, fluted with scroll top, the base with red marble details., a porcelain Roman numeral chapter ring, with beaded and gilt edge. With key & pendulum.,…

A French black slate temple mantel clock, 19th century, of…

French Temple Mantel Clock with Gilt Decoration

A French black slate temple mantel clock, 19th century, of temple form, the pediment top with gilt decoration, above an open escapement time and strike clock with a porcelain Roman numeral chapter ring, flanked by gilt metal ionic columns, on a stepped…

An Ansonia black slate mantel clock, 19th century, of temple…

19th Century Ansonia Temple Mantel Clock

An Ansonia black slate mantel clock, 19th century, of temple form, the pediment top with gilt metal decoration, with a porcelain Arabic numeral chapter ring with floral decoration, flanked by gilt metal ionic columns, on a stepped sloping base, with key &…

Eight day French clock in black marble case with malachite…

Black Marble French Clock with Malachite Inlay

Eight day French clock in black marble case with malachite inlay, not tested, 28 cm high, 45 cm wide

Eight day striking French clock in black and brown marble case,…

French Marble Clock, 8-Day Strike, 28cm High

Eight day striking French clock in black and brown marble case, with key, no pendulum, not tested, 28 cm high, 25 cm wide

Eight day French striking clock in black marble case with red…

French Marble Clock with Missing Strike Train

Eight day French striking clock in black marble case with red marble decorations, no pendulum, no key, strike train missing, 29 cm high, 29 cm wide

An antique black marble presentation mantle clock, 19th century,…

19th Century Japy Freres Marble Mantle Clock

An antique black marble presentation mantle clock, 19th century, mechanism by Japy Freres, Paris, dial marked Lund, Blockley (to the Queen), Bombay & Poona, the gong strike architectural style clock with triangular pediment, Corinthian columns and bas…

A black marble clock, circa 1860s, without mechanism, the…

1860s Black Marble Clock with Inlay

A black marble clock, circa 1860s, without mechanism, the plinth style black marble clock with restrained verde antico inlay having a stepped and arched top and an extended stepped base, the black enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals set within a…

Antique black slate clock

Black Slate Antique Clock

Antique black slate clock

A black marble mantle clock, 19th century, with maker's mark…

Japy Freres Black Marble Mantle Clock

A black marble mantle clock, 19th century, with maker's mark for Japy Freres, of simple rectangular profile enclosing a white enamel dial with Roman, numerals and minute markings, raised on a spreading base with rounded edges, light engraved decoration to…

A late 19th century mantel clock, Roman architectural form in…

Romanesque Slate Mantel Clock

A late 19th century mantel clock, Roman architectural form in black slate, with column, pediment and stepped detail in marble, enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals. Key & pendulum., height 38.5 cm, width 27.5 cm, depth 18 cm

Eight day striking mantle clock in black and green marble case,…

Black and Green Marble Mantle Clock (8-Day Strike)

Eight day striking mantle clock in black and green marble case, no key, no pendulum, not tested, 32 cm high, 40 cm wide

Antique black slate mantle clock. 32 cm high, no key, no…

Antique Black Slate Mantle Clock - No Key/Pendulum

Antique black slate mantle clock. 32 cm high, no key, no pendulum

Antique black marble clock, has key, no pendulum, approx 22 cm…

Antique Black Marble Clock - Key Included, No Pendulum

Antique black marble clock, has key, no pendulum, approx 22 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, 9 cm deep

Vintage Ansonia black slate mantel clock, architectural shape.…

Ansonia Black Slate Mantel Clock - Untested

Vintage Ansonia black slate mantel clock, architectural shape. Untested (no key or pendulum available). Height 30 cm.

An antique French mantle clock in black slate case with eight…

An antique French mantle clock in black slate case with eight day time and strike movement, open escapement, black dial and Roman numerals, 19th century, Note: missing gong and gong stand, pendulum replaced, 38 cm high

A French black marble mantle clock enamel white dial, black…

French Black Marble Mantle Clock with Enamel Dial

A French black marble mantle clock enamel white dial, black Roman numerals & hands, no pendulum or key, height 22 cm

A Victorian black marble mantle clock, 19th century, of simple…

Victorian Black Marble Mantle Clock

A Victorian black marble mantle clock, 19th century, of simple architectural form, the enamel dial with Roman numerals set within a plinth surmounted by a shaped arching feature and raised upon an extended base, lightly incised with vegetal motifs and…

A French black slate and malachite mantel clock, 19th century,…

Malachite Mantel Clock

A French black slate and malachite mantel clock, 19th century, of architectural form inlaid with malachite and gilt decoration, gilt and enamelled Roman numeral chapter ring, with pendulum, width 39.5 cm, height 37 cm, depth 15 cm, condition report:…

A 19th century black slate mantel clock, French bell striking…

French Black Slate Mantel Clock with Bell Striking Movement

A 19th century black slate mantel clock, French bell striking movement, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Breguet type hands, height 22 cm.

Antique black slate mantle clock

Vintage Black Slate Mantle Clock

Antique black slate mantle clock

Antique mantle clock, black slate and marble with eight day…

Antique Black Slate and Marble Mantle Clock

Antique mantle clock, black slate and marble with eight day movement and bell strike, has key (in office: A3241.49) & pendulum, 25 cm high, 23 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Ansonia black marble mantle clock, for repair No Key, No…

Ansonia Black Marble Mantle Clock for Repair

Ansonia black marble mantle clock, for repair No Key, No Pendulum 33 cm high, 31 cm wide, 14 D.

Antique English black slate mantle clock, no key or pendulum,…

Antique Black Slate Mantle Clock - No Key/Pendulum

Antique English black slate mantle clock, no key or pendulum, approx 37 cm high, 30 cm wide, 15 cm deep

Mantle clock English, black slate & marble clock, black dial…

Black Slate Mantle Clock

Mantle clock English, black slate & marble clock, black dial with gilt centre, no pendulum, no key, height 35 cm

An antique French mantle clock in black slate case with cast…

An antique French mantle clock in black slate case with cast metal fittings, eight day time and gong strike movement with Brocot time adjustment and Arabic numerals, 19th century, 29 cm high

An antique French mantel clock, rouge marble and black slate…

French Antique Mantel Clock with Gilded Highlights

An antique French mantel clock, rouge marble and black slate with gilded highlights, timepiece only with Arabic numerals, 19th century, 26 cm high

An antique French mantel clock, vert marble and black slate,…

19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock

An antique French mantel clock, vert marble and black slate, timepiece only with Roman numerals, 19th century, 31 cm high

A French mantel clock with visual escapement in Belgium black…

French Slate Mantel Clock with Visual Escapement, Late 19th Century

A French mantel clock with visual escapement in Belgium black slate case, late 19th century, 46 cm high

Antique French black slate clock no key, no pendulum 33 cm high,…

Antique French Black Slate Clock - No Key/Pendulum

Antique French black slate clock no key, no pendulum 33 cm high, 41 cm wide, 15 cm deep

Antique French rouge and black marble clock, has key & pendulum…

French Marble Clock with Key & Pendulum

Antique French rouge and black marble clock, has key & pendulum (in office)

A Napoleon III black marble clock, circa 1890, with mark of J.…

Napoleon III Black Marble Clock with Bronze Urn

A Napoleon III black marble clock, circa 1890, with mark of J. Schneeberger, Jeanne d'Arc Rouen to dial, the clock with a large bronze pedestal urn with cover and Art Nouveau floral details in relief above a plinth enclosing the black dial with Roman…

Antique French black slate French clock, (key and pendulum)…

Antique French Black Slate Clock - 51cm x 28cm

Antique French black slate French clock, (key and pendulum) approx 51 cm high, 28 cm wide

Carlhian & Beaumetz a Paris black slate mantle clock with…

Black Slate Mantle Clock with Marble Inserts

Carlhian & Beaumetz a Paris black slate mantle clock with marble inserts, a white enamel face dial & Roman numerals. Condition: fair, some general wear & restorations, needs a service, length 50.5 cm

19th century slate mantle clock, of architectural form, with…

19th Century Slate Mantle Clock with Ornate Foliate Decoration

19th century slate mantle clock, of architectural form, with black slate dial incised with Roman numeral hour markers around gilt centre piece, the case incised with ornate foliate decoration and bronze foliate banding, with brown marble accents, set…

Black slate mantle clock, width 60 cm

60 cm Black Slate Mantle Clock

Black slate mantle clock, width 60 cm

A small Victorian black slate and verde marble mantle clock

Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

A small Victorian black slate and verde marble mantle clock

Black marble mantle clock

Midnight Timepiece

Black marble mantle clock

A black slate and porphyry cased mantel clock, white annular…

Black Slate Mantel Clock with Brocot Escapement

A black slate and porphyry cased mantel clock, white annular enamel dial with Roman numerals, Brocot escapement, height 33 cm

A late 19th century French black slate mantel clock, the arched…

French Malachite Inset Slate Mantel Clock

A late 19th century French black slate mantel clock, the arched case with malachite inset panels, the bell striking movement stamped 'Gve Rey Jne., Brevete', height 27.5 cm.

Antique French black slate mantle clock, 23 cm high

French Black Slate Mantle Clock - Antique

Antique French black slate mantle clock, 23 cm high

Antique black slate mantle clock, approx height 34 cm, no key,…

Antique Black Slate Mantle Clock - No Key/Pendulum

Antique black slate mantle clock, approx height 34 cm, no key, no pendulum

A black marble architectural style mantle clock, 19th century,…

Ansonia Black Marble Temple Clock

A black marble architectural style mantle clock, 19th century, Ansonia clock Company, USA, marks to dial and mechanism, in the form of a classical temple, the dial with a visible escapement and Roman numerals to the chapter ring, with applied ornament to…

A black marble mantle clock, later 19th century, of plain…

Black Marble Architectural Mantle Clock

A black marble mantle clock, later 19th century, of plain architectural form having a black dial with Roman numerals set, within an elongated plinth of geometric shaped form with an extended cornice, and stepped base, restrained incised decoration picked…

Antique black slate and brown marble mantel clock, no key and…

Antique Black Slate Mantel Clock with Marble Accents

Antique black slate and brown marble mantel clock, no key and pendulum, approx 31 cm high, 25 cm wide, 14 cm deep

French mantle clock: black slate case with deadbeat escapement.…

Damaged French Slate Mantle Clock - Not Working

French mantle clock: black slate case with deadbeat escapement. Case damaged, not working

A black marble mantle clock, circa 1880 probably French, the…

A black marble mantle clock, circa 1880 probably French, the medium sized mantel clock with a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and minute markings set within a plinth with a shaped architectural top and an extended base, with incised decoration and…

Ansonia black slate mantle clock of architectural form, having…

Ansonia Black Slate Eagle Mantle Clock

Ansonia black slate mantle clock of architectural form, having gilt engraved detail, with Arabic numerals & atin face dial. Flanked by two bald eagle form handles, all standing on two clawed feet, with a pendulum, height 25.5 cm

Japy Freres black slate mantle clock having marble inserts, an…

Japy Freres Black Slate Mantle Clock with Marble Inserts

Japy Freres black slate mantle clock having marble inserts, an enamel face dial with gilt edging, with a key & pendulum. Height 25 cm

French black slate with marble inlay mantel clock with striking…

French Slate Mantel Clock with Marble Inlay and Striking Movement

French black slate with marble inlay mantel clock with striking movement & time, key and pendulum included, width 37 cm x height 28 cm

Eight day French striking mantle clock in round black marble…

French Marble Mantle Clock with Bronze Decorations

Eight day French striking mantle clock in round black marble case, with bronze applied decorations, not tested, with pendulum, no key, 39 cm high, 23 cm wide

Vintage slate mantle clock black slate, decorated with carved…

Vintage Hunting Scene Slate Mantle Clock

Vintage slate mantle clock black slate, decorated with carved hunting scene to pediment and brass columns to front, movement marked for HP & Company with # 52599/55, key and pendulum available, untested, height

French black slate mantle clock with malachite inserts, a white…

French Slate Mantle Clock with Malachite & Enamel Dial

French black slate mantle clock with malachite inserts, a white enamel face dial & Roman numerals. Condition fair, some general wear & restorations, needs a service. Length 50.5 cm

A Victorian French slate mantel clock, polished black slate…

French Slate Mantel Clock with Red Granite Insets

A Victorian French slate mantel clock, polished black slate case with incised detail and red granite inset panels. 8 day striking the hour and half hour on a bell. Key available, length 30 cm. Some chips to rim of pedestal.

An antique French mantle clock in black slate case with green…

An antique French mantle clock in black slate case with green marble trim, timepiece only with Roman numerals, 19th century, 22 cm high

An antique French architectural mantle clock in black slate…

An antique French architectural mantle clock in black slate case with gilt metal columns and frieze, eight day time and strike movement with open escapement and Roman numerals, 19th century, 40 cm high

An antique French mantel clock, black slate case, timepiece…

Antique French Slate Mantel Clock, 19th Century

An antique French mantel clock, black slate case, timepiece only with Roman numerals, 19th century, 19 cm high

Late 19th century black slate and marble mantle clock, by J.B.…

Yabsley Mantle Clock: 19th Century Beauty

Late 19th century black slate and marble mantle clock, by J.B.Yabsley Lungate hill, London, with circular dial and Arabic numerals, set within an architectural case, accented with green veined marble and black slate, height 31 cm

Large antique black slate clock, no key or pendulum, 48 cm high,…

Antique Black Slate Clock - No Key or Pendulum

Large antique black slate clock, no key or pendulum, 48 cm high, 49 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Large antique French Napoleon III black slate clock, no key or…

Antique French Napoleon III Black Slate Clock

Large antique French Napoleon III black slate clock, no key or pendulum, approx 22 cm high, 53 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Victorian black slate Aesthetic mantel clock the circular dial…

Aesthetic Victorian Black Slate Mantel Clock

Victorian black slate Aesthetic mantel clock the circular dial with Arabic numerals and floral painted blue and gilt centre and panel below (dial cracked)

Late 19th/20th century black slate mantle clock, with circular…

Late 19th/20th century black slate mantle clock, with circular white enamel dial, set with black Roman numerals, set with bevelled glass face mounted with urn shaped finial, flanked by handles and accented in rouge marble, height 39 cm

French mantle clock in black slate case, late 19th century. 42…

Late 19th Century French Slate Mantle Clock

French mantle clock in black slate case, late 19th century. 42 cm high, 40 cm wide

A 19th century black slate and onyx cased mantel clock, with…

Black Slate Mantel Clock with French Movement

A 19th century black slate and onyx cased mantel clock, with French movement by Henry Marc, white enamels dial with Breguet style hands. Width 25 cm.

Marble and slate mantle clock by A.D Mougin fine example in…

Marble and Slate Mantle Clock

Marble and slate mantle clock by A.D Mougin fine example in etched black slate with white enamel dial with Roman numerals, surrounded by a gilded coat of arms and suppourted by marble columns and banded base. Comes with pendulum and brass cap. Height 28…

Slate mantle clock with key and pendulum with white enamel dial…

Black Slate Mantle Clock with Marble Columns

Slate mantle clock with key and pendulum with white enamel dial and Roman numerals, surrounded by black slate with marble columns and graduated base, height 28 cm, width 26 cm, depth 17 cm

Ansonia black slate mantle clock of architectural form, having…

Ansonia Black Slate Mantle Clock with Marble Inserts

Ansonia black slate mantle clock of architectural form, having green marble inserts, Roman numerals & an enamel face dial, with a pendulum. Height 25.8 cm

French eight day black slate striking mantle clock with pink…

Black Slate Mantle Clock with Pink Granite Inlay

French eight day black slate striking mantle clock with pink granite inlay, engraved brass dial, no pendulum or key, strikes on a bell, 37 cm high, 37 cm wide, 16 cm deep

Early black slate mantel clock. Enamelled face, rouge columns.…

Black Slate Mantel Clock with Rouge Columns

Early black slate mantel clock. Enamelled face, rouge columns. Key and pendulum available; works short periods but unserviced - as inspected. Height 39 cm

An Ansonia black slate and marble mantel clock, architectural…

Ansonia Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock

An Ansonia black slate and marble mantel clock, architectural case, white enamel dial flanked with marble inlay column, visible escapement, two train movement, with key. Height 32 cm

Antique black and rouge marble clock, no key, no pendulum,…

Antique Marble Clock - No Key or Pendulum

Antique black and rouge marble clock, no key, no pendulum, approx 28 cm high

A classical style black marble mantle clock, 19th century,…

19th Century Black Marble Mantle Clock

A classical style black marble mantle clock, 19th century, without strike, of architectural profile with a triangular pediment, the case enclosing an enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and minute markings enclosed by a beaded gilt bezel and bevelled…

Black marble and slate French mantle clock with zoomorphic ring…

French Black Marble Mantle Clock with Zoomorphic Handles

Black marble and slate French mantle clock with zoomorphic ring handles and Roman numerals to the dial and sitting on brass feet. Movement signed G S Medaille, height 27 cm, width 25 cm, depth 16 cm

G&B French black slate mantle clock flanked by two bronze…

French Slate Mantle Clock with Bronze Friezes and Columns

G&B French black slate mantle clock flanked by two bronze columns to each side, with pressed bronze friezes of Roman soldiers, a bust of a lady & corinthian columns, with a key & pendulum. Condition good to fair, some minor early chips to the body,…

Antique black slate mantel clock with German movement

German Movement Black Slate Mantel Clock

Antique black slate mantel clock with German movement

Eight day striking French drumhead clock in black slate and…

French Drumhead Clock with Mercury Pendulum in Slate and Granite

Eight day striking French drumhead clock in black slate and granite inlay, clock with mercury compensating pendulum, striking on a bell, needs service, 44 cm high, 32 cm wide, 14 cm deep

Large French eight day striking mantle clock black slate case…

French Striking Mantle Clock with Bronze Columns and Inlay

Large French eight day striking mantle clock black slate case with silver and gilt filled engraving and marble inlay, the trunk flanked by good bronze columns, pendulum, no key, needs service

An antique French mantel clock, rouge marble and black slate…

French Mantel Clock with Rouge Marble and Black Slate Case

An antique French mantel clock, rouge marble and black slate case, time and strike movement with Roman numerals, dial marked 'Raingo Bros., Paris', 22 cm high

A French mantel clock in black slate and rouge marble case,…

French Mantel Clock, 19th Century

A French mantel clock in black slate and rouge marble case, movement stamped 'Paris', 19th century, 37 cm high

A tall black marble mantel clock with open escapement. 37 cm…

Black Marble Mantel Clock with Open Escapement

A tall black marble mantel clock with open escapement. 37 cm high, 31 cm wide.

French black slate and marble drum clock with key and pendulum

Black Slate and Marble Drum Clock with Key and Pendulum

French black slate and marble drum clock with key and pendulum

Black slate and marble mantle clock of architectural form and…

Architectural Mantle Clock in Black Slate and Marble

Black slate and marble mantle clock of architectural form and numbered 8624 to verso. Height 29 cm

Art Deco black slate and malachite clock, approx 21.5 cm high,…

Black Slate & Malachite Art Deco Clock

Art Deco black slate and malachite clock, approx 21.5 cm high, 40 cm wide, 17 cm deep

A black slate Edwardian mantle clock, height 28 cm, width 45 cm,…

Edwardian Black Slate Mantle Clock - 28x45x15cm

A black slate Edwardian mantle clock, height 28 cm, width 45 cm, depth 15 cm

Late 19th century black slate mantle clock on marble base,…

Antique Black Slate Mantle Clock on Marble Base

Late 19th century black slate mantle clock on marble base, height 36 cm, width 29 cm, depth 16 cm

Edwardian black slate mantle clock of large proportions and in…

Large Edwardian Black Slate Mantle Clock

Edwardian black slate mantle clock of large proportions and in black slate with marble inserts and etched scrollwork. Having a white enamel dial and brass movement. Height 40 cm, width 36.5 cm, depth 15 cm

French marble and black slate mantel clock marked 'Carrier,…

Carrier Lyon Marble Mantel Clock

French marble and black slate mantel clock marked 'Carrier, Lyon'

Antique French black marble mantle clock

French Black Marble Mantle Clock

Antique French black marble mantle clock

A black slate mantel clock, with shaped case, inset with…

Malachite Inset Mantel Clock

A black slate mantel clock, with shaped case, inset with malachite, on outset plinth base (not working, no key, pendelum available). Height 23 cm

A late Victorian black slate mantle clock, the architectural…

Engraved Black Slate Mantle Clock with Brass Dial

A late Victorian black slate mantle clock, the architectural case with engraved floral detail, the brass chapter ring surrounding the enamel dial with Roman numerals. Dimensions 28 x 33 x 13 cm.