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ANTIQUE #SA1176224

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Cherub Candelabras Louis XV

£2,650    $3,560    €3,020
Absolutely stunning antique French clock set and garniture in marble and gilt
 
In the Louis XV revival style and circa 1890
 
This is a stunning French ormolu and white marble clock garniture set, comprising a central mantel clock flanked by a pair of matching two-branch candelabra — a superb example of Louis XVI revival craftsmanship from the late 19th century
 
The central clock features a finely cast gilt bronze case adorned with two seated cherubs, each holding floral garlands, symbolising love and innocence. The circular enamel dial has elegant Arabic numerals and gilt hands, framed by a beaded bezel and surmounted by a floral and ribbon finial
 
The base combines crisp white marble with gilt bronze mounts, including acanthus and rosette motifs, all resting on toupie feet
 
The matching candelabra mirror the opulence of the clock, each modelled as a standing cherub supporting twin candle branches formed from stylised cornucopia, terminating in leaf-cast sconces
 
The combin...
Antique SA1176224 shown on this page was made in 1890. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1890
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