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Victorian Marble Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the Victorian marble Egyptian Revival mantel clock
Front view of the Victorian marble Egyptian Revival mantel clock — Woolley and Wallis. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk
Category
Clock · Mantel clock
Maker / attribution
Achille Brocot
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
796
Source-reported date
c. 1870
Source-reported place
France
Source-reported serial
750821

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “of obelisk form”
  • “Red mottled marble obelisk-shaped case with a pyramidal cap”
  • “Case supported on four bronze winged paw or claw feet”
  • “with engraved decoration and bronze mounts”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “the dial with gilt Roman numerals and inscribed 'Hall & Co. Manchester'”
  • “Matching red mottled marble dial center with gilt Roman numerals and two winding apertures”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “the French brass movement by Achille Brocot striking on a bell and stamped 'AB in a star and 750821' to the backplate”
  • “C.1870”

Open research questions

  • What is the historical nature of the business relationship between Achille Brocot and Hall & Co. of Manchester?
  • Does the serial number 750821 correspond to documented Achille Brocot production logs?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Victorian Marble Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Movement MakerAchille Brocot“French brass movement by Achille Brocot”
Retailer/Dial InscriptionHall & Co. Manchester“inscribed 'Hall & Co. Manchester'”
Movement MarkingsAB in a star and 750821“stamped 'AB in a star and 750821' to the backplate”
FormObelisk form“of obelisk form”
Dimensions45.5cm high, 34cm wide, 20.6cm deep“45.5cm high, 34cm wide, 20.6cm deep”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • Movement and backplate stamping are not visible in the photograph; details rely on source report
  • Striking bell mechanism and internal completeness cannot be verified from the photograph

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

A victorian marble egyptian revival mantel clock | Woolley and Wallis

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 8b4289b5ef

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