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Beautiful Mantel Clock with Putti
Its About Time
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600
Its About Time

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Beautiful Mantel Clock with Putti

19th century
For Sale by Its About Time
Description

A fine un-glazed porcelain or Bisque Mantel clock by Courvoisier of Paris.

Bell striking on the hours and half hours, a glazed rear door to view the movement. The dial is convex and the hands are gilt, beautifully cut and the originals. The shaped bezel is solid polished brass. The classical subject of a clock on fine fluted column being unvieled by the two 'Putti' and topped by two doves (symbol of love). The size and depth makes this a good fit for most mantels. Better viewed in real life !

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Its About Time has dated this Bisque Porcelain Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200306
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Putti Bisque
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Description
A fine un-glazed porcelain or Bisque Mantel clock by Courvoisier of Paris.

Bell striking on the hours and half hours, a glazed rear door to view the movement. The dial is convex and the hands are gilt, beautifully cut and the originals. The shaped bezel is solid polished brass.

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The classical subject of a clock on fine fluted column being unvieled by the two 'Putti' and topped by two doves (symbol of love).
Its About Time

The size and depth makes this a good fit for most mantels. Better viewed in real life !

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Bisque Porcelain Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1200306
Dealers Internal Ref
Putti Bisque
Its About Time
Its About Time
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2017

Antique clock and watch shop specialist (featured on salvage hunters the restorers) with select fine furniture.

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A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves.
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Archive I A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves.

Beautiful Mantel clock with Putti

Archive II A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves. View II
Archive III A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves. View III
Archive IV A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves. View IV
Archive V A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves. View V
Archive VI A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves. View VI
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Westcliff-on-Sea
Essex
SS0 9SZ
United Kingdom
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A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves.
Beautiful Mantel clock with Putti
Ref: SA1200306
A white bisque porcelain Neoclassical mantel clock featuring two putti flanking a fluted column topped with a pair of doves.
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French Neoclassical mantel clocks emerged in the late eighteenth century, drawing visual inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art. They typically feature symmetrical structures, sculptural figures such as putti or mythological allegories, and architectural elements like fluted columns or drapery.

These clocks were commonly constructed using unglazed bisque porcelain, ormolu (gilt bronze), marble, and brass. The clock faces were predominantly made of enamelled copper set with painted Roman or Arabic numerals and fitted with hand-cut metal hands.

Authentic period examples often feature hand-engraved maker signatures on the movement or dial plate, along with cast brass gear trains and hand-finished porcelain detailing. Examining the underside reveals wear consistent with age, manual tool marks, and appropriate assembly hardware such as square nuts.

A classical porcelain clock is often positioned centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console, or sideboard to create a focal point. Pairing the light sculpture with modern minimalist artwork or clean-lined mirrors balances the classical ornamentation with contemporary aesthetics.

Bisque porcelain should be dusted regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to remove surface debris without pushing dirt into the unglazed pores. Liquid cleaners should be avoided, and mechanical clockwork should be serviced exclusively by a professional horologist to ensure correct functioning.
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