Mid-Century Slag Glass & Pebble Resin Mantel Clock
Decorative art, electric mantel clock • Unknown maker, likely a mid-century novelty or artisan workshop utilizing popular resin craft techniques
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Kitsch / Eclectic Rococo Revival
Medium & Technique
Cast resin mixed with embedded small stones, pebbles, and crushed slag glass; polished and molded into an ornate Rococo Revival mantle clock housing
Creation Period
Mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1960s)
Dimensions & Format
Tabletop mantel clock, approximately 12 inches in height by 10 inches in width
Subject Description
An electric mantel clock housed in an elaborately sculpted, highly textured resin body incorporating embedded stones and turquoise slag glass fragments, featuring an ornate circular clock face with stylized numerals and decorative filigree central etching
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition, showing typical minor wear commensurate with age, electrical cord present though functionality is untested
Estimated Market Value
$75 - $150
Auction Estimate
$50 - $100
Provenance History
Acquired from a mid-century domestic estate collection; typical of decorative novelty items sold through gift shops or home furnishings catalogs in the mid-1900s
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-20th-century American home decor trends involving hobbyist and commercial resin casting, capturing the post-war fascination with colorful synthetic materials and repurposed or novelty aesthetic objects
Notable Features
Striking turquoise and green translucent slag glass suspension suspended within a heavy resin matrix, creating a faux-jade or sea-glass aesthetic with baroque sculptural molding
Condition Issues
Minor surface dust in recessed textures, slight yellowing or aging of the internal clock face plastic, electrical cord shows standard age-related stiffness
Conservation Recommendations
Dust gently with a soft dry brush; avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the resin body; consult a qualified electrician if testing or replacing the vintage electric movement for safety