Baroque Brass Mantel Clock Garniture Set with Seven-Arm Candelabra — Griffin & Acanthus

Design & Inspiration

Place this three-piece garniture on a mantelpiece and the room acquires a different center of gravity. The clock rises from a storm of scrolling acanthus, cast griffin figures bracing its sides with outstretched wings, a dramatic finial cresting the case. On either flank, the seven-arm candelabra spiral upward through pierced foliate crowns, their urn-form stems gripped by cast dragon handles — the whole ensemble vibrating with the restless energy that defines Baroque and Rococo decorative arts at their most confident. This is a garniture set in the French tradition: not merely three objects on a shelf, but a composed statement about the room they occupy.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Every element of this set is cast in solid brass and finished by hand, faithfully reproducing the weight, detail, and warmth of 18th-century French bronziers' work. The cast relief on the clock case — griffins, foliate scrolls, shell forms, and cartouche panels — is hand-chased after casting to bring the design to full definition. The candelabra arms are individually fitted and secured, each terminating in a classically shaped bobeche and candle cup. The tripod bases, raised on cast claw feet and articulated with pierced acanthus aprons, provide visual grounding for the vertical drama above. The warm gilt tone unifies all three pieces into a coherent ensemble.

Dimensions & Details

The set comprises one mantel clock and two matching seven-arm candelabra. The clock houses a reliable quartz movement behind an Arabic-numeral dial. The candelabra carry seven lights each — one central arm rising above a pierced crown, six sweeping arms radiating outward through scrolled acanthus — achieving the visual abundance that made the French garniture de cheminée the defining object of the formal European reception room. Total set weight: 4 kg. Please note: exact dimensions are available on request.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Crafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans trained in the European casting and finishing tradition, this garniture set draws directly from the decorative vocabulary of French Baroque and Rococo court furniture. Each piece passes through hand-finishing stages — filing, chasing, and polishing — before the final gilt tone is applied. The result is a set that reads as a unified whole while rewarding close inspection with individual craft detail. Available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold finishes to suit different interior palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this set made from?

The entire three-piece garniture — clock case and both candelabra — is cast and finished in solid brass. No resin, no plastic components. The clock movement is a reliable quartz mechanism.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required: the candelabra arms are packaged separately for safe shipping and attach simply on arrival. The clock requires battery installation only.

Can this garniture set be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers this set in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold finishes. Custom finish requests and sizing variations can be discussed with our team — contact us before ordering.