What is a french bronze cherub clock?

A french bronze cherub clock is a mechanical timepiece featuring cast bronze or ormolu figures of cherubs or putti. These decorative objects date primarily from the nineteenth century. They combine timekeeping movements with sculptural art, often set upon marble bases and accompanied by matching side garnitures.

How do you wind and set them?

Most of these clocks utilise an eight-day mechanical movement wound via key holes on the dial face. Care must be taken not to overwind the mainspring. Moving the hands should be done following the rhythm of the escapement, avoiding rapid adjustments that might damage the internal striking train.

Are these clocks fully working?

Many surviving examples retain their original movements and are restored to full working order. Some pieces are offered as decorative timepieces or require professional servicing. Checking the individual listing details clarifies whether a movement has been recently cleaned, serviced, or restored.

How do I identify the period?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, materials, and maker signatures stamped on the brass movement plates. Nineteenth-century pieces frequently display revival aesthetics such as Louis XVI or Rococo. Marble types, dial construction, and casting techniques also help narrow the manufacturing decade.

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A french bronze cherub clock combines figurative casting with mechanical timekeeping, offering the charm of putti alongside nineteenth-century horology.

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French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,200

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An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£11,950

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Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

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Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

From Carlton House Antiques

£195

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Gold Medal Awards Gilt Clock - Circa 1850 - Japy Freres

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Gold Medal Awards Gilt Clock - Circa 1850 - Japy Freres

From Heydays Antiques

£1,250

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19th century

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19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£8,500

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French Gilt Mantel Clock

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,750

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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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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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Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£14,250

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Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,500

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Listings feature nineteenth-century pieces spanning the Victorian era, incorporating materials such as ormolu, white marble, enamel, and Sevres porcelain.

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Sevres Clock

From Carlton House Antiques

£1,250

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French Bronze Cherub Clock

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

Gold Medal Awards Gilt Clock - Circa 1850 - Japy Freres

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture.

French Gilt Mantel Clock

French Classical Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

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

Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

Sevres Clock

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