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3 Piece Gilt and Porcelain Clock Set
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for sale €2,165     $2,350
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3 Piece Gilt and Porcelain Clock Set

19th century
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Circa 1880. A clean quality gilt and porcelain three-part clock set, comprising of a clock and two side urns, all mounted on embossed gilded bases and resting on velvet pads. The clock is surmounted by a wonderful urn capped with a pineapple finial, has a painted porcelain face and 4 stylish matching finials with stylish gilded beading and hand-painted panels. The clock rests on a rectangular base with foliate casting, a cartouche in the front over four turned cast feet. The pair of ovoid shaped and painted urns are surmounted by finials, over elegant stems.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Gilt Porcelain Clock Garniture to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA878535
Dealers Internal Reference
29906
Description
Circa 1880. A clean quality gilt and porcelain three-part clock set, comprising of a clock and two side urns, all mounted on embossed gilded bases and resting on velvet pads.
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The clock is surmounted by a wonderful urn capped with a pineapple finial, has a painted porcelain face and 4 stylish matching finials with stylish gilded beading and hand-painted panels.
Georgian Antiques

The clock rests on a rectangular base with foliate casting, a cartouche in the front over four turned cast feet. The pair of ovoid shaped and painted urns are surmounted by finials, over elegant stems.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Gilt Porcelain Clock Garniture to the 1880s.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA878535
Dealers Internal Ref
29906
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A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases.
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Archive I A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases.

3 Piece Gilt and Porcelain Clock Set

Archive II A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View II
Archive III A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View III
Archive IV A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View IV
Archive V A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View V
Archive VI A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View VI
Archive VII A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View VII
Archive VIII A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View VIII
Archive IX A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View IX
Archive X A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View X
Archive XI A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View XI
Archive XII A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View XII
Archive XIII A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View XIII
Archive XIV A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View XIV
Archive XV A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View XV
Archive XVI A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases. View XVI
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A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases.
3 Piece Gilt and Porcelain Clock Set
Ref: SA878535
A three-piece gilt metal and hand-painted porcelain clock garniture set comprising a central architectural clock and two side urns mounted on blue velvet bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Porcelain, Velvet
  • ColourGold and Blue
  • MotifsHand-painted porcelain panels, urn finials, classical side urns, architectural dial casing
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This three-piece garniture set dates from the Napoleon III period around 1880 and comprises a central architectural clock accompanied by a matching pair of side urns. Manufactured from gilt bronze, brass, porcelain and blue velvet, the items display a polished gold finish accented by hand-painted porcelain panels depicting landscape scenes, white Roman numeral clock dials, and turned cast feet. The central clock features an arched case surmounted by a tiered urn with a pineapple finial, classical side finials, foliate casting, and a central cartouche, while the ovoid urns stand upon slender stems above square plinths. Every piece sits upon a vibrant blue velvet pad mounted over an embossed gilded wooden base. The clock measures 43 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, with the side urns forming a balanced accompaniment. Positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table in a living room, dining room, or hallway, this set brings classical French chateau style to traditional and period interiors. The collection works well as a decorative focal point on a deep shelf or across a fireplace mantel, adding symmetry and historic character to interior displays.

FAQs

A clock garniture is a decorative set featuring a central mantel clock paired with two matching side ornaments, such as urns, vases, or garniture candlesticks. Popularised in 19th-century France, garnitures were designed to create symmetrical, formal arrangements atop fireplace mantels and sideboards.

High-grade garnitures typically combine cast bronze or brass, often mercury-gilded (ormolu), with hand-painted porcelain panels or Sevres-style porcelain plaques. Internal clock mechanisms feature mechanical brass movements driven by springs and pendulums.

Authentic pieces feature finely chased cast metalwork, visible hand-painted detail on porcelain elements, and maker stamps or serial numbers on the rear movement plate. Weight is also a key indicator, as solid cast bronze and heavy porcelain weigh significantly more than modern reproductions.

A clock garniture functions best as a central, symmetrical anchor on a grand fireplace mantelpiece or a dining room sideboard. To balance the ornate detailing, place the set against a neutral, plain backdrop or pair it with simple contemporary artwork.

Dust regularly using a soft brush or microfibre cloth, taking care around delicate raised elements. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners, polishes, or abrasive materials, as these can strip original gilding and damage hand-painted porcelain glazes.
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