Swiss Mantel Clock — Ornamental Fretwork Design, 1877

This 1877 design sheet presents an elaborate ornamental pattern for a Swiss mantel clock, combining bold architectural silhouettes with exceptionally intricate Victorian fretwork. Decorative crowns, circular clock openings, scrolling vertical panels and richly patterned bases are arranged across the warm cream sheet as both assembled designs and individual components.

The contrast between dense black ornament and aged paper gives the print a striking graphic quality. Fine scrollwork, symmetrical decorative forms and small animal motifs reveal the craftsmanship behind nineteenth-century fretwork design, while original fold lines and subtle surface variation preserve the character of the historic printed sheet.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Henry T. Williams, copyright claimant
• Title: Swiss Clock (Mantle)
• Original title: SWISS CLOCK. (Mantle.)
• Series: Fretwork
• Date: 1877
• Period: 19th century / Victorian era
• Place of Origin: United States
• Medium: Lithograph

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.