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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Aesthetic movement black slate chiming mantle clock. Retailed…

Aesthetic movement black slate chiming mantle clock. Retailed by Thomas Reynoldson of hull, late 19th century, the movement stamped G.V, Gay Vicarno Paris). With key and pendulum, height 29 cm

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…

A French marble mantel clock with open escapement by Marti, F.…

A French marble mantel clock with open escapement by Marti, F. Marti clockmaker, Paris, late 19th century with a white enamel annular dial, Roman numerals, and a visible brocot escapement, the gong striking movement signed Marti, in a large classical…

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

A late 19th century French black slate and green marble mantel…

A late 19th century French black slate and green marble mantel clock, the fluted drum shaped case supported on a pair of scrolling corbels and stepped rectangular base, back enamel dial with Roman numerals, Medaille de bronze movement, no. 2506,…

A French black slate neoclassical mantel clock, Victor Reclus,…

A French black slate neoclassical mantel clock, Victor Reclus, Paris, late 19th century the large architectural style clock case with a triangular pediment above an embossed classical frieze and an extended stepped base, complete with fluted columns with…

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

19th century French bronze and slate mantle clock, depicting a…

19th century French bronze and slate mantle clock, depicting a bronze Moliere seated with a quill in one hand, with an open book reading 'L'Impromptu de Versailles', with circular white enamel dial set with Roman numerals, above a black slate and gilt…

Ansonia antique American mantle clock in black slate and marble…

Ansonia antique American mantle clock in black slate and marble case, eight day time and gong striking movement with open escapement and Roman numerals, 19th century, 40 cm high

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

Ansonia antique American mantle clock in black slate case with…

Ansonia antique American mantle clock in black slate case with green marble decoration, eight day time and strike movement with open escapement and Roman numerals, 19th century, 29.5 cm high

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

An antique French mantle clock in black slate case with rouge marble columns, eight day time and strike movement with Arabic numerals, 19th century, 25 cm high

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

An antique French mantle clock in Belgium black slate and…

An antique French mantle clock in Belgium black slate and variegated green marble architectural case, eight day time and strike movement with Arabic numerals, 19th century, 38 cm high

A fine antique French mantle clock in Belgium black slate and…

A fine antique French mantle clock in Belgium black slate and rouge marble case with incised and gilt decoration and bronzed mounts, eight day time and bell striking movement with Roman numerals, 19th century, bearing silver presentation plaque 'Kerang…

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

An antique French mantle clock in Belgium black slate case with carved and gilt decoration, eight day time and strike movement with open escapement and Roman numerals, 19th century, 29.5 cm high, 50 cm wide

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

A French black slate mantle clock, 19th century, the rounded…

A French black slate mantle clock, 19th century, the rounded case housing a white enamel dial with Roman numerals above a tapered and scrolled base with volutes upon an extended rectangular base with gilt incised foliate decoration, the brass striking…

A French black marble mantel clock, retailed by Walsh Brothers,…

A French black marble mantel clock, retailed by Walsh Brothers, Melbourne, late 19th century, of architectural profile with an Arabic dial and visible escapement, mercury pendulum and key, with volute decorations to the sides with malachite medallions…

Drum head mantel clock, c.19th century French, black slate and…

Drum head mantel clock, c.19th century French, black slate and marble cased, stepped base with half column and Rondelle decoration, porcelain dial and open escapement with, mercury weighted pendulum (detached), height 48 cm, width 38 cm, depth 15 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…

Mid 19th century French bronze and marble clock, marked to…

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Clock with Classical Figures

Mid 19th century French bronze and marble clock, marked to movement 'Vincent & Cie, Medalle D'Argent', the case of architectural pediment form with gilt cast circular dial containing Roman numeral hour markers in black and white enamel hearts, within a…

French Aesthetic movement black slate and porcelain mantel…

French Aesthetic Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti et Cie

French Aesthetic movement black slate and porcelain mantel clock, by Samuel Marti et Cie., for the English market, the circular white and blue porcelain dial with Arabic numerals and gilt highlights, movement stamped with key and pendulum, height 38.5 cm

A French black marble mantel clock, circa 1900, the works…

French Black Marble Mantel Clock, Circa 1900

A French black marble mantel clock, circa 1900, the works marked 'Samuel Marti/Medaille D'or Paris 1900', bell striking, the Arabic numeral dial within a case of classical architectural form with domed top and final, flanked by tempietti of open…

A French black slate mantel clock, in architectural case, the…

French Black Slate Mantel Clock with Marte Movement

A French black slate mantel clock, in architectural case, the movement marked 'Marte'. Height 38 cm.

A French black slate mantel clock, the gilt metal mounts with…

French Black Slate Mantel Clock with Gilt Metal Mounts

A French black slate mantel clock, the gilt metal mounts with urn surmount. Height 33 cm.

A large French black slate and variegated marble mantel clock…

French Marble Mantel Clock with Gilt Scroll Decoration

A large French black slate and variegated marble mantel clock with incised gilt scroll decoration, two piece enamel dial with exposed Brocot escapement, 8 day time and bell striking movement, circa 1880, 47 cm high, 35 cm wide, 19 cm deep

marbel corinthian split collums and brass mounts. black slate…

French Marble Mantel Clock with Corinthian Columns

marbel corinthian split collums and brass mounts. black slate and guilt roman numeral chapter ring, 8 day time and gong striking movement, circa 1890, 42 cm high, 33 cm wide, 17 cm deep An antique French black slate mantel clock, with variegated marble…

An antique French mantel clock in a Belgian black and marble…

French Marble Mantel Clock with Melbourne Marking

An antique French mantel clock in a Belgian black and marble case, timepiece only with Roman numerals, dial marked 'For Denis Bros. Melbourne', 19th century, 27 cm high

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

An impressive French marble clock, a variegated green and black…

French Marble Mantle Clock with Bronze Lion

An impressive French marble clock, a variegated green and black marble mantle clock. Having a partial gilt dial and an enamel chapter ring. Surmounted by a well modelled bronze lion. The 8-day movement strikes a bell. With key and pendulum. Height 55 cm.

Large French Marti black slate mantle clock 8 day movement,…

French Black Slate Mantle Clock, 8-Day Movement

Large French Marti black slate mantle clock 8 day movement, time and strike on gong. Pendulum and key included. 45 wide, 56 cm high.

An antique French mantel clock, timepiece only in black slate…

19th Century French Mantel Clock in Slate and Marble

An antique French mantel clock, timepiece only in black slate case with green marble trim, 19th century, with key and pendulum, 28.5 cm high

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with rouge…

French Slate Mantel Clock with Marble Columns

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with rouge marble columns, plus 8 day time and strike movement, 19th century, 31 cm high, 42 cm wide

An antique French clock in black slate and marble case,…

19th Century French Slate and Marble Clock

An antique French clock in black slate and marble case, timepiece movement with Roman numerals, 19th century, 21 cm high

An antique French time only clock in black slate case with gilt…

French Antique Slate Clock with Gilt Decoration, 19th Century

An antique French time only clock in black slate case with gilt metal dial and decoration and classical frieze, 19th century, 31 cm high

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with bronze…

19th Century French Cherub Mantel Clock

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with bronze finished cherub panel decoration, time and strike movement with Arabic numerals, 19th century, 32 cm high

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with bronze…

French Bronze Mantel Clock with Open Escapement, 19th Century

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with bronze colonnaded decoration, time and strike movement with brocot open escapement and Roman numerals, 19th century, an impressive 32 cm high, 51 cm wide

An antique French clock and barometer in a black slate case…

French Slate Clock and Barometer with Marble Trim

An antique French clock and barometer in a black slate case with marble trim, 19th century, 23 cm high, 40 cm wide

An antique French mantel clock in black slate and green marble…

19th Century French Mantel Clock in Slate and Marble

An antique French mantel clock in black slate and green marble case with time and strike movement with open escapement, mercury compensated pendulum, striking on a bell and Arabic numerals, 19th century, 46 cm high

An antique French mantel clock in Belgian black slate case with…

19th Century French Mantel Clock in Belgian Black Slate Case

An antique French mantel clock in Belgian black slate case with time and strike movement with gilt metal dial and enamel button Arabic numerals, 19th century, 46 cm high

A French mantel clock in Belgian black slate case with carved…

French Mantel Clock in Belgian Black Slate Case

A French mantel clock in Belgian black slate case with carved and gilt decorated highlights, time and strike movement with brocot open escapement and Roman numerals, 19th century, 29 cm high, 49 cm wide

French black slate with gilt dial mantel clock with removable…

French Black Slate Mantel Clock with Rare Striking Mechanism

French black slate with gilt dial mantel clock with removable barrels & rear mounted ratchets, rare striking mechanism & time, key and pendulum included, width 38 cm, height 36 cm.

A French black marble mantle clock, circa 1900, the clock case…

French Marble Mantle Clock, 1900

A French black marble mantle clock, circa 1900, the clock case of classical architectural form with grey and brown marble inserts and gilt filled floral engravings, with a gilt and black ringed Roman numeral dial, raised on a stepped base with scrolling…

A French black marble mantle clock. Samuel Marti et Cie (Paris),…

French Marble Mantle Clock, Samuel Marti et Cie, 1890

A French black marble mantle clock. Samuel Marti et Cie (Paris), circa 1890. The large clock case with a shaped rounded arch pediment, an enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals set within a gilt bezel, flanked by side volutes and raised on an extended…

An antique French mantel clock, eight day time and strike…

19th Century French Slate Mantel Clock

An antique French mantel clock, eight day time and strike movement in black slate case, 19th century, 33 cm high

19th century French black slate mantel clock, dial with Arabic…

French Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

19th century French black slate mantel clock, dial with Arabic numerals, key & pendulum available, by Japy Freres. Height 35 cm. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

A late Victorian black slate mantle clock, the architectural…

Victorian Slate Mantle Clock with Porcelain Dial

A late Victorian black slate mantle clock, the architectural case enclosing a porcelain chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Dimensions 32 x 27 x 13 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.

Clock set circa 1930s Art Deco marble, white and black marble,…

Art Deco Marble Clock

Clock set circa 1930s Art Deco marble, white and black marble, stepped top and base, height 23 cm, length 52 cm

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)

Black marble architectural clock a classical styled mantle…

Corinthian-style Black Marble Mantle Clock

Black marble architectural clock a classical styled mantle clock having Corinthian styed columns and gilt highlights with a multi stepped base height 34 cm.

French black slate and marble mantle clock, enamelled dial with…

French Slate and Marble Mantle Clock with Enamelled Dial

French black slate and marble mantle clock, enamelled dial with gilt surround, with key and pendulum

French Medaille D'argent Vincenti mantel clock with eight day…

French Medaille D'argent Vincenti Mantel Clock

French Medaille D'argent Vincenti mantel clock with eight day striking movement, in a black marble column case, working when tested, key and pendulum included, width 38.5 cm, depth 16 cm, height 41 cm

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with bronze…

19th Century French Mantel Clock

An antique French mantel clock in black slate case with bronze mounts, 15 day time and strike movement, 19th century, with key and pendulum, 33 cm high, 31.5 cm wide

An antique mantel clock, twin train movement with open…

19th Century Open Escapement Mantel Clock in Marble and Slate

An antique mantel clock, twin train movement with open escapement in black slate and green marble case, 19th century, 28 cm high

An antique French mantel clock, twin train time and strike…

Antique French Slate Mantel Clock, 19th Century

An antique French mantel clock, twin train time and strike movement in black slate and rouge marble case, 19th century, 41 cm high

French black marble mantle clock, with carved gilded decorations

Gilded French Black Marble Mantle Clock

French black marble mantle clock, with carved gilded decorations

French clock, late 19th century, black slate enamelled dial…

Late 19th Century French Slate Clock

French clock, late 19th century, black slate enamelled dial with minimalist design, height 38 cm, width 27 cm, depth 16 cm

A French black marble clock having hand painted decoration a…

Hand-Painted Knight Clock by Beaver

A French black marble clock having hand painted decoration a knights. Signed Beaver. Height 32 cm, length 19 cm.

Victorian black slate mantel clock of architectural design,…

Architectural Victorian Black Slate Mantel Clock

Victorian black slate mantel clock of architectural design, domed top with bronze pineapple and urn finials, fluted columns and engraved presentation plaque

Black slate mantle clock, width 60 cm

60 cm Black Slate Mantle Clock

Black slate mantle clock, width 60 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

A Victorian black slate clock, architectural case, with…

Victorian Black Slate Clock with Egyptian Motifs and Sphynx Cats

A Victorian black slate clock, architectural case, with Egyptian motifs, mounted by sphynx Cats on each sides, the gilt metal dial marked James McCabe, Royal exchange London 3506, two train movement, with pendulum. Height 36 cm

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

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 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 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 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

Eight day French striking mantle clock in black marble and…

French Striking Mantle Clock in Marble and Granite Case

Eight day French striking mantle clock in black marble and green granite case, with blue enamel dial, working well when tested, 31 cm high, 26 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

French Marble Mantel Clock - 19th Century Timepiece

An antique French mantel clock, rouge marble and black slate, timepiece only with Roman numerals, 19th century, 22 cm high

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

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

19th Century French Mantel Clock with Marble and Slate Case

An antique French mantel clock, rogue marble and black slate case, time and strike movement with Roman numerals, 19th century, 24 cm high

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

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

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

A large 19th century tambour shaped mantel clock, black slate…

19th Century Black Slate Tambour Mantel Clock

A large 19th century tambour shaped mantel clock, black slate form, enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals and open escapement., height 48 cm, width 49.5 cm, depth 16 cm

A 19th century Ansonia mantel clock, black slate form inlaid…

Ansonia Marble Mantel Clock with Gilt Details

A 19th century Ansonia mantel clock, black slate form inlaid with marble and gilt details, porcelain Roman numeral chapter ring with gilt details, with key & pendulum, width 28 height 37 cm, depth 14.5 cm

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

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 &…

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 black marble clock with enamelled dial and eight-day movement,…

Enamelled Dial Black Marble Clock with 8-Day Movement

A black marble clock with enamelled dial and eight-day movement, 27 cm high.

A black slate mantle clock with rouge marble columns height 33…

Rouge Marble Mantle Clock

A black slate mantle clock with rouge marble columns height 33 cm

A French black slate and marble clock set, time and strike…

French Marble Clock Set, 19th Century

A French black slate and marble clock set, time and strike movement, 19th century, (3 items), 32 cm high

A Victorian large black marble architectural mantel clock, gilt…

Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock with Gilt Metal Pillars

A Victorian large black marble architectural mantel clock, gilt metal pillar supports and figured frieze, Arabic numerals to the enamelled dial. 51 x 14 x 48 cm.