Black marble Timepiece mantel clock by Vulliamy

A  fine mantel clock in a black marble drum case by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, a member of a revered clock-making family, dated c.1820. The deep jet black marble plinth has parcel gilt scrolls on top, and it is raised on a flared marble base.  This is a rare case style for Vulliamy having the flared base – more usually, … Continue reading Black marble Timepiece mantel clock by Vulliamy