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French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890
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French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890

19th century
Description

You are viewing a gorgeous antique French gilt mantel clock

Circa 1890, the clock is adorned with painted Sevres porcelain plaques

The clock features a gilt bronze (ormolu) case adorned with two reclining cherubs flanking the central dial, each modelled with delightful detail and classical grace

Between them rises a bouquet of flowers, finely cast and chased

The dial is enamel with Roman numerals and ornate gilt hands, framed by a beaded bezel

. Surrounding the clock face are exquisite Sevres-style porcelain panels, hand-painted with cherubic scenes and floral garlands set against a turquoise blue ground — a hallmark of Parisian craftsmanship from the mid to late 19th century

The base is beautifully shaped with scrolling supports and foliate ornamentation, resting on toupie feet

This combination of gilded bronze and fine porcelain creates a dazzling centrepiece ideal for a mantel, console, or commode

The design epitomises the Rococo revival style, playful and elegant in equal measure Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the USA - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

16 (41) x 7 (18) x 12 (30)

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176272
Description
You are viewing a gorgeous antique French gilt mantel clock

Circa 1890, the clock is adorned with painted Sevres porcelain plaques

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The clock features a gilt bronze (ormolu) case adorned with two reclining cherubs flanking the central dial, each modelled with delightful detail and classical grace.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring reclining cherub figures, a central urn finial, and blue hand-painted porcelain plaques.
fig 1. French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890

Between them rises a bouquet of flowers, finely cast and chased

The dial is enamel with Roman numerals and ornate gilt hands, framed by a beaded bezel

Surrounding the clock face are exquisite Sevres-style porcelain panels, hand-painted with cherubic scenes and floral garlands set against a turquoise blue ground — a hallmark of Parisian craftsmanship from the mid to late 19th century

fig 2. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring reclining cherub figures, a central urn finial, and blue hand-painted porcelain plaques.
fig 2. French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890

The base is beautifully shaped with scrolling supports and foliate ornamentation, resting on toupie feet

This combination of gilded bronze and fine porcelain creates a dazzling centrepiece ideal for a mantel, console, or commode

fig 3. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring reclining cherub figures, a central urn finial, and blue hand-painted porcelain plaques.
fig 3. French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890

The design epitomises the Rococo revival style, playful and elegant in equal measure Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the USA - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

16 (41) x 7 (18) x 12 (30)

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176272
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Archive I A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring reclining cherub figures, a central urn finial, and blue hand-painted porcelain plaques.

French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890

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A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring reclining cherub figures, a central urn finial, and blue hand-painted porcelain plaques.
French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890
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A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring reclining cherub figures, a central urn finial, and blue hand-painted porcelain plaques.
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FAQs

French mantel clocks from the late nineteenth century frequently incorporated Rococo and Louis XVI Revival motifs, featuring cast ormolu or gilt bronze cases, intricate figure work such as putti or cherubs, and inset hand-painted porcelain panels.

These timepieces were typically constructed using cast bronze or brass, finished with mercury gilding or gold lacquer, paired with soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain plaques decorated with enamel overglaze, and enamel clock dials behind glass bezel covers.

Authentic period examples generally display stamped Parisian maker marks or movement numbers on the back plate, hand-chased metal casting details on the reverse, assembly numbers matching across component parts, and threaded iron rod construction.

A gilt mantel clock serves as a strong focal point when displayed on a stone fireplace mantelpiece, atop a dark wood sideboard, or centred on a hall console table against a contrasting dark or neutral wall.

Gilt surfaces should be dusted using a soft dry brush to clean detailed casting without removing the gilding. Porcelain plaques should be wiped gently with a microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, moisture near the internal movement, or abrasive polishes.
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