<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">clock garnitures</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>garnitures</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>mantel garnitures</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>clock garniture</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>garniture, clock</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Sets of decorations for the tops of fireplace mantels usually made up of a clock and two matching vases. First popularized in 18th century France and common in the United States and Britain during the 19th century; out of fashion by early 20th century. For matching sets of vases, use "garnitures (vases)."  ]]></note></mads>