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French 19th Century Cherub Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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£8,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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French 19th Century Cherub Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

19th century
Description

An enchanting and very good quality French 19th Century grey marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, each piece with a patinated bronze cherub seated hold candle sticks either side and a clock hanging on a ribbon.

The white enamel clock face with roman numerals, strikes on the hour and half hour.

Signed; Deniere, Paris

Dimensions; Clock; 20cm wide x 17cm deep x 42cm high. Candelabra; 25cm wide x 13cm deep x 30cm high

It was produced in the 19th Century by the famed bronze-making firm Deniere et Fils who, in the 1850s, were awarded the prestigious honour of becoming 'Fornisseurs du Roi’ (suppliers to the king) to Emperor Napoleon III. The clock is an excellent example of the 19th Century.

Batch 80 VNATZ 55462

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bronze Clock Garniture to the 19th Century.

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SA1079241
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SKU00002284
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Description
An enchanting and very good quality French 19th Century grey marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, each piece with a patinated bronze cherub seated hold candle sticks either side and a clock hanging on a ribbon.
fig 1. A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra.
fig 1. French 19th Century Cherub Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

The white enamel clock face with roman numerals, strikes on the hour and half hour.

Signed; Deniere, Paris

Dimensions; Clock; 20cm wide x 17cm deep x 42cm high. Candelabra; 25cm wide x 13cm deep x 30cm high

fig 2. A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra.
fig 2. French 19th Century Cherub Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

It was produced in the 19th Century by the famed bronze-making firm Deniere et Fils who, in the 1850s, were awarded the prestigious honour of becoming 'Fornisseurs du Roi’ (suppliers to the king) to Emperor Napoleon III. The clock is an excellent example of the 19th Century.

Batch 80 VNATZ 55462

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bronze Clock Garniture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079241
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002284
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra.

French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris

Archive II A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra. View IX
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A 19th-century French three-piece garniture set featuring a central patinated bronze cherub holding a clock atop a grey marble base, flanked by a pair of matching bronze cherub two-light candelabra.
French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris
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A clock garniture is a decorative three-piece mantle ensemble that originated in 18th-century France, comprising a central clock flanked by a matching pair of decorative side pieces such as candelabra, urns, or vases.

High-end 19th-century French clock sets were predominantly manufactured using patinated bronze, ormolu (gilded bronze), and fine imported marbles such as Carrara, Rouge Griotte, or Belgian Black.

Authentic pieces feature finely chased hand-cut bronze detailing, mercury gilding, maker stamps on the clock movement backplate, and cast signatures or stamps from recognized Parisian foundries.

A garniture set is designed to sit symmetrically along a grand fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or dining room sideboard to create a balanced focal point.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or brush, avoiding water, polishing agents, or harsh chemical cleaners which can strip original gilding or patination.
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