Neoclassical Gilt Brass & Green Marble Garniture Set - Lyre Clock with Five-Arm Candelabra

Design & Inspiration

Place this three-piece garniture on a mantelpiece or console and the room arranges itself around it. The central lyre-form clock — its case built from veined green marble columns flanking a gilt brass body — commands the eye the way a period pendule always did: through height, symmetry, and the quiet authority of well-proportioned ornament. The two five-arm candelabra standing at its sides complete the arrangement with the logic of a sentence: each piece is coherent alone, but together they form a statement. This is a faithful interpretation of the French Louis XVI garniture de cheminée tradition, recreating the type of ensemble that graced the salons of late 18th-century France.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The clock case is constructed around columns and a base of rich green marble — a stone favored in Neoclassical interiors for its association with antiquity. Gilt brass mounts frame the marble at every juncture: collared rings at the column capitals and bases, scrolled foliate brackets, and a bold finial urn at the crown. The clock face itself sits within a round gilt bezel, its dial rendered with Arabic numerals in the period tradition. The lyre-form silhouette of the case — one of the defining clock shapes of the Louis XVI era — is achieved through the arrangement of the marble columns and the sweeping brass surround. Each candelabrum rises from a green marble socle through a faceted brass column to five outward-sweeping arms, each fitted with a bobeche cup and a hand-blown amber-tinted hurricane shade. All metal components are handcrafted in cast gilt brass with chased foliate detail.

Dimensions & Details

This garniture is presented as a 3-piece set: one mantel clock and two matching five-arm candelabra. The set is finished in gilt brass throughout, with green marble accents on the clock case columns, base, and candelabrum socles. The hurricane glass shades are amber-tinted with a fluted rim, distributing warm candlelight evenly. Minimal assembly is required to attach the candelabra arms. Total set weight is 4 kg. Specific height and width dimensions are available on request.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every component of this garniture is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European decorative metalwork. The casting, chasing, and finishing of the brass elements follow the same principles that governed French ateliers of the 18th century. Brass & Wood produces these sets to order, which means customization of brass finish — gold, silver, or antique gold — is available. The green marble is sourced and finished to complement the gilt brass mounts, ensuring the visual coherence of the complete set.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this garniture set made from?

The set is constructed from cast gilt brass, green veined marble, and hand-blown amber glass hurricane shades. All metal components are handcrafted and finished by hand.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — primarily attaching the candelabra arms to their columns. No tools are needed and the process takes only a few minutes.

Can this set be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers this garniture in multiple brass finishes including gold, silver, and antique gold. Contact us to discuss customization options before placing your order.