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ANTIQUE #SA1176272

French Mantel Clock Gilt Cherub Sevres Plaques 1890

£1,750    $2,397    €2,011
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 el...
Antique SA1176272 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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