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Charming & Impressive Cherub & Dragonfly 19th Century Gilt French Mantel/mantle or Table Clock with Substantial Variegated Marble Stand
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Charming & Impressive Cherub & Dragonfly 19th Century Gilt French Mantel/mantle or Table Clock with Substantial Variegated Marble Stand

19th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

The Naughty Cherub is about to try and Capture the Beautiful Dragonfly in his Net.

Circa 1870 the 8 Day Bell Striking Movement by Marti has been checked, oiled and tested to be in Good & Full Antique Working Condition.

The Very Pretty Hand Painted Enamel Dial is in Very Good Condition.

Shipping/Delivery and even Set Up is Available. Please contact Robert via email or on 07899058752. Viewing is always welcome at our Warehouse at Wrest Park Mansion, Silsoe, Bedfordshire.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Independent Date Check ID 04636087
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Circular Marti maker stamp on the backplate: French movement from the late 19th century.
White enamel dial painted with floral garlands: decorative taste of the period.
Slotted screws and pinned arbor fittings: traditional mechanical clock assembly.
Moulded marble base with cut undertrims: classic Victorian-era French mantelpiece mounting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA519441
Description
The Naughty Cherub is about to try and Capture the Beautiful Dragonfly in his Net.
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Circa 1870 the 8 Day Bell Striking Movement by Marti has been checked, oiled and tested to be in Good & Full Antique Working Condition.
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fig 1. A nineteenth-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted cherub reaching for a dragonfly, mounted atop a variegated marble base.
fig 1. Charming & Impressive Cherub & Dragonfly 19th Century Gilt French Mantel/mantle or Table Clock with Substantial Variegated Marble Stand

The Very Pretty Hand Painted Enamel Dial is in Very Good Condition.

Shipping/Delivery and even Set Up is Available. Please contact Robert via email or on 07899058752. Viewing is always welcome at our Warehouse at Wrest Park Mansion, Silsoe, Bedfordshire.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 04636087
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Circular Marti maker stamp on the backplate: French movement from the late 19th century.
White enamel dial painted with floral garlands: decorative taste of the period.
Slotted screws and pinned arbor fittings: traditional mechanical clock assembly.
Moulded marble base with cut undertrims: classic Victorian-era French mantelpiece mounting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA519441
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted cherub reaching for a dragonfly, mounted atop a variegated marble base.

Charming & Impressive Cherub & Dragonfly 19th Century Gilt French Mantel/mantle or Table Clock with Substantial Variegated Marble Stand

Archive II A nineteenth-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted cherub reaching for a dragonfly, mounted atop a variegated marble base. View II
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Archive V A nineteenth-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted cherub reaching for a dragonfly, mounted atop a variegated marble base. View V
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A nineteenth-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted cherub reaching for a dragonfly, mounted atop a variegated marble base.
Charming & Impressive Cherub & Dragonfly 19th Century Gilt French Mantel/Mantle or Table Clock with Substantial Variegated Marble Stand
Ref: SA519441
A nineteenth-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted cherub reaching for a dragonfly, mounted atop a variegated marble base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Marble, Enamel
  • ColourGilt Gold
  • MotifsCherub figurine, Dragonfly detail, Variegated marble plinth, Enamel clock dial
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century French Rococo Revival mantel clock depicts a sculpted gilt metal cherub holding a net and reaching towards a dragonfly perched upon a naturalistic tree branch motif. The figure and base are finished in a rich gilt gold colour, complemented by a white enamel clock dial with black numerals and winding holes, set within a substantial variegated marble plinth featuring pink and white tones and small block feet. The sculptural scene sits on a rectangular marble base measuring 41 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 24 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece serves as a striking focal point when placed upon a mantelpiece, a living room console table, or a study bookcase. The mechanical movement is driven by an eight-day bell striking system, while the decorative composition provides a classic nineteenth-century aesthetic suited to traditional drawing rooms or reception spaces.

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mantel clocks are distinguished by elaborate sculptural elements, fine gilt finishes, and precise horological movements. They frequently feature classical figures, allegorical motifs, and integrated marble or onyx bases.

These timepieces were commonly constructed using gilt bronze or cast spelter, paired with white or coloured marble plinths. Dial faces were typically crafted from porcelain or enamel with hand-painted numerals.

Authentic pieces generally display maker stamps or movement signatures on the back plate, heavy metal castings with chased decorative details, and hand-finished enamel dials.

A sculptural gilt clock serves as a focal point when centred on a fireplace mantelpiece, styled atop a dining room sideboard, or positioned within an entryway console arrangement.

Dust the surface gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that can remove gilding. The mechanical clock movement should be serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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