Mantel clock - Marble, Bronze - 1850-1900

Red marble table/mantel clock with gilded bronze mounts, dial signed 'Maurs Courbaize', movement patented S.G.D.G.

This mantel clock embodies the French clockmaking tradition of the late 19th century, when decorative mantel clocks were symbols of prestige in bourgeois homes. The red veined marble case, paired with elaborate gilded bronze mounts with ornamental motifs, reflects the eclectic taste of the era. The dial bears the signature 'Maurs Courbaize' and the movement carries the mark 'Bte S.G.D.G.' (Breveté Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement), a French patent registration system in force from 1844 to 1968, indicating that the patent was granted without government verification of the originality or functionality of the invention.

These clocks are highly valued by antique clock collectors and by enthusiasts of period interiors for their historical, decorative, and mechanical worth. The red marble and bronze finishes make them striking pieces, perfect for enriching classic or eclectic interiors. Mechanical clock enthusiasts particularly appreciate their original patented movements and the chime sound, which represent the excellence of 19th-century French craftsmanship. The presence of the S.G.D.G. mark confirms the clock’s authenticity and period of production.