Bidspirit auction | Two Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel
Two Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clocks - Two Edwardian mahogany mantel clocks featuring decorative wood marquetry. The first clock is a lancet top or dome-top design with a vertical grain veneer and a central inlaid marquetry patera in an oval cartouche. It features a white circular dial with black Arabic numerals, a railroad track minute ring, and thin black hands, supported by four wooden bun feet. The rear brass movement plate is stamped with a device depicting a rampant lion or similar heraldic beast. The second clock features a waisted, shaped case with decorative light wood stringing and foliate marquetry inlays to the front corners. It has a white circular dial with black Roman numerals, fleur-de-lis style hands, and sits on four metal bun feet. Both clocks have mechanical spring-driven movements and include their respective detached circular rear dust covers. A winding key is present in the rear of the waisted clock.