Louis XVI Neoclassical Brass & White Marble Mantel Clock Set with Lyre Motif & Twin Candelabra

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room the way a proper three-piece mantel garniture does. This Louis XVI Neoclassical Brass & White Marble Mantel Clock Set — comprising a central lyre-body clock flanked by a pair of towering nine-arm candelabra — faithfully reproduces the grandeur of late 18th-century French court taste. The lyre, a motif beloved by Neoclassical designers from Paris to Saint Petersburg, forms the architectural body of the clock, its gilded brass strings framed by scrolling acanthus arms that terminate in paired urn finials. Flanking the clock, two matching candelabra rise on articulated white marble column shafts, their gilt-brass branches spreading into nine individual wax-cup holders with finely cast foliate rims. Together, the set creates a commanding symmetrical tableau worthy of a Versailles salon or a grand modern reception hall.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Every element of this set is handcrafted by skilled Egyptian artisans working in the tradition of European ormolu craftsmanship. The structural brass components — from the elaborate lyre frame and acanthus scroll mounts to the scrolled claw feet of the base — are precision cast and then hand-finished to a luminous polish. White marble cylinders, shaped and fitted with gilt-brass banding rings, form the columnar shafts of the candelabra and the side pillars of the clock. The clock base itself sits on a richly worked gilt-brass plinth decorated with rosette and festoon reliefs, raised on four scroll feet. A quartz movement powers the clock, housed within a circular gilt-brass bezel fitted with an ornate dial featuring Arabic numerals on a gilded ground. The candelabra bases mirror the clock plinth in their ornamental vocabulary, ensuring perfect visual coherence across the set.

Dimensions & Details

The set is offered as a 3-piece configuration: one central mantel clock and two matching candelabra. The clock features twin turned white marble side columns capped with urn finials, a lyre-shaped central brass body, and a stepped gilt-brass base. Each candelabra stands on a matching ornate plinth, rises through a white marble columnar body adorned with gilt-brass swan-neck handle mounts, and fans out into nine candle arms at the crown. The weight of the complete set reflects the substantive use of real marble and solid brass casting. Designed to command a fireplace mantel, console table, or reception sideboard, the set's proportions ensure visual dominance without overwhelming a space.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood's artisan workshops in Egypt uphold a tradition of European-inspired decorative metalwork that blends classical training with contemporary quality standards. Each piece in this garniture set passes through multiple hands — casters, finishers, marble cutters, and assembly craftsmen — before leaving our atelier. The result is a luxury decorative set that brings the spirit of 18th-century French Neoclassicism into the modern home, available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette. Customization of marble color and brass finish is available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in this mantel clock set?

The set is constructed from two primary materials: solid cast brass for all ornamental and structural metalwork, and genuine white marble for the columnar shafts and clock side pillars. The clock is powered by a quartz movement for reliable, battery-operated timekeeping.

Is any assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — primarily attaching the candelabra arm crowns to their column shafts and placing the clock components. No specialist tools are needed. Detailed assembly instructions are included with every order.

Can this set be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of the brass finish (Gold, Antique Gold, or Silver) and marble color. Please contact our team to discuss bespoke options before placing your order.