What is a cherub clock?

A cherub clock is a nineteenth-century timepiece featuring sculptural figures of putti or winged infants cast in bronze or ormolu as part of the decorative case. These pieces were designed as decorative centrepieces for mantelpieces, often accompanied by matching candelabras in French garniture sets.

Who made these clocks?

Many surviving examples were produced by prominent French clockmaking firms and foundries during the Victorian era, including Japy Freres and Samuel Marti. Retailers and bronze founders collaborated to create the elaborate cases, while specialised movement makers supplied the mechanical interiors.

How do garniture sets work?

A garniture set consists of a central mantel clock accompanied by two matching side pieces, such as candelabras or decorative urns. Designed to be arranged symmetrically on a fireplace mantel, these matched sets share identical ormolu mounts, marble bases and stylistic motifs.

How should I care for an antique clock?

Antique mechanical clocks require a stable environment away from direct heat sources and dampness to preserve the gilding and marble. Professional servicing of the eight-day movement every few years ensures the brass gears and springs operate without excessive wear.

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An antique cherub clock brings sculptural putti and classical mythology into domestic timekeeping, combining gilt bronze and marble in ornamental mantel pieces.

Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

19th century

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Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£945

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French Classical Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

19th century

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French Classical Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,800

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French Pink Marble & Ormolu Timepiece Clock

1900 - 1920

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French Pink Marble & Ormolu Timepiece Clock

From The Antique Clock Co.

£2,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière C.1860

19th century

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière C.1860

From Regent Antiques

£3,750

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19th century

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Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

From Masons Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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French Mantel Clock by F Marti

From Devonshire Antiques

£975

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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A Magnificent, Very Large, 19th Century Gilt Bronze French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, of High Quality.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£2,550

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19th century

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French Marble Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Gilt Bronze and Marble Cherub Clock Set with Visible Pendulum Antique French

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£3,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Sevres Clock

From Carlton House Antiques

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings for antique cherub clocks span the nineteenth century, featuring French Rococo Revival, Empire, and Louis XVI styles executed in ormolu and marble.

19th century

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A Small Size Lovely French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style White Carrera Marble

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,500

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French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock

19th century

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French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£40,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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French Painted Porcelain Clock Garniture

19th century

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French Painted Porcelain Clock Garniture

From Georgian Antiques

£1,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Farcot Swinging Cherub Mantel Clock.

From Masons Antiques

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.h. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' C.1860

19th century

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Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.h. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' C.1860

From Original Retro

£1,850

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19th century

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

From Heydays Antiques

£985

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Cherub Clock

Antique Rosewood French Mantel Clock with Brass and Bovine Cherub Inlay Dumont

French Classical Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

French Pink Marble & Ormolu Timepiece Clock

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière C.1860

Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Mantel Clock by F Marti

A Magnificent, Very Large, 19th Century Gilt Bronze French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, of High Quality.

French Marble Clock

Gilt Bronze and Marble Cherub Clock Set with Visible Pendulum Antique French

Sevres Clock

A Small Size Lovely French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style White Carrera Marble

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock

French Painted Porcelain Clock Garniture

Farcot Swinging Cherub Mantel Clock.

Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.h. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' C.1860

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

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