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English Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub St James London 1880

19th century

For Sale by Canonbury Antiques

Description

You are viewing a lovely antique English gilt and marble mantel clock

Surmounted by a chubby gilt cherub with wings

Very ornate casting to the gilt

Clock face dial bears the signature “St. James”

White enamel with black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes

The base features additional neoclassical embellishments, including a heart motif beneath the dial, and stands on gilt toupie feet

Bought from a private house sale in London's Clerkenwell

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Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

6 (15) x 4 (10) x 10 (25)

Physical Dimensions

Height

25cm (9.84")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1176299

Description

You are viewing a lovely antique English gilt and marble mantel clock

Surmounted by a chubby gilt cherub with wings

Very ornate casting to the gilt

Clock face dial bears the signature “St. James”

White enamel with black Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes

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The base features additional neoclassical embellishments, including a heart motif beneath the dial, and stands on gilt toupie feet.

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fig 1. A nineteenth-century gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted cherub atop a circular enamel dial set on a marble base. — fig 1. English Gilt Mantel Clock Cherub St James London 1880

Bought from a private house sale in London's Clerkenwell

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

We are open by appointment - please get in touch

Dimensions are in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

6 (15) x 4 (10) x 10 (25)

Physical Dimensions

Height

25cm (9.84")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1176299

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Victorian gilt mantel clocks frequently drew inspiration from French Rococo and Louis XVI revivals, featuring detailed gilt metal or ormolu decorative cases surmounted by figurative subjects such as cherubs, putti, or classical figures.

These timepieces were commonly constructed using gilt bronze or cast brass, mounted onto marble or alabaster bases, and finished with enamelled dials alongside mechanical brass movements.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chased metal casing, substantial weight, fine enamel dials with hand-painted numerals, and maker markings or serial numbers stamped into the rear plate of the movement.

Place the clock as a focal decorative object on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or bookshelf, pairing it alongside minimalist contemporary artwork or modern ceramics to create visual contrast.

Dust the exterior regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or soft brush. Avoid applying liquid chemical cleaners or metal polishes, as these can strip the original gilding and damage the natural marble base.

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