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Cherub & Dragonfly Gilt Figural Clock
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for sale €1,381     $1,499
£1,180

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Cherub & Dragonfly Gilt Figural Clock

19th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

CHARMING GILT FIGURAL 8 DAY FRENCH STRIKING CLOCK OF A CHERUB WITH A NET HOPING TO CATCH A DRAGONFLY.

QUALITY MARBLE BASE WITH A PAIR OF URN GARNITURE

GOOD QUALITY BELL STRIKING MOVEMENT WORKING ORDER

ATTRACTIVELY DECORATED CLEAN CONVEX DIAL WITH NO CRACKS

WELL DEFINED DRAGONFLY AND CHERUB

SIZE:

HEIGHT: 41CM

WIDTH: 43CM + URNS @ 13CM (base) OR 19CM (handles)

DEPTH: 24CM

TO VIEW AT ONE OF OUR ANTIQUE FAIRS OR AT OUR STORE/DISPLAY AREA JUST OFF THE A5 VIA J13 OR J14 OF THE M1.

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Heydays Antiques has dated this Gilt Cherub Figural Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA266799
Description
CHARMING GILT FIGURAL 8 DAY FRENCH STRIKING CLOCK OF A CHERUB WITH A NET HOPING TO CATCH A DRAGONFLY.

QUALITY MARBLE BASE WITH A PAIR OF URN GARNITURE

GOOD QUALITY BELL STRIKING MOVEMENT WORKING ORDER

ATTRACTIVELY DECORATED CLEAN CONVEX DIAL WITH NO CRACKS

fig 1. A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns.
fig 1. Cherub & Dragonfly Gilt Figural Clock

WELL DEFINED DRAGONFLY AND CHERUB

SIZE:

HEIGHT: 41CM

WIDTH: 43CM + URNS @ 13CM (base) OR 19CM (handles)

DEPTH: 24CM

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TO VIEW AT ONE OF OUR ANTIQUE FAIRS OR AT OUR STORE/DISPLAY AREA JUST OFF THE A5 VIA J13 OR J14 OF THE M1.
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Heydays Antiques has dated this Gilt Cherub Figural Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA266799
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 gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns.

Cherub & Dragonfly Gilt Figural Clock

Archive II A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns. View II
Archive III A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns. View III
Archive IV A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns. View IV
Archive V A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns. View V
Archive VI A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns. View VI
Archive VII A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns. View VII
Archive VIII A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns. View VIII
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Buckinghamshire
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A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns.
CHERUB & DRAGONFLY GILT FIGURAL CLOCK
Ref: SA266799
A gilt metal figural mantel clock depicting a cherub holding a net towards a dragonfly, set on a marble base and flanked by two matching gilt urns.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clock
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Marble, Enamel
  • ColourGold, Cream
  • MotifsCherub figure, Dragonfly motif, Marble plinth, Flanking urns

FAQs

A figural clock garniture is a decorative set originating in 18th and 19th century France, consisting of a central timepiece adorned with sculpted human or allegorical figures, flanked by a matching pair of side pieces such as urns or cassolettes.

These clock sets commonly feature cast spelter or bronze components with an ormolu or gilded finish, mounted upon natural marble or alabaster plinths and paired with enamel clock dials.

Authentic period pieces usually feature hand-chased metal details, weighted marble bases showing natural veining, hand-painted numerals on enamel dial faces, and maker stamps or serial numbers on the rear movement casing.

A gilt figural clock functions as a focal centerpiece when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table, balanced alongside understated contemporary artwork or architectural foliage.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping chemical polishes, abrasive cleansers, and water away from gilded surfaces to prevent stripping the finish or discolouring porous marble.
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