What is a french putti clock?

A french putti clock is a mantel or shelf timepiece featuring sculptural figures of winged cherubs or cupids integrated into the ormolu or bronze case. These decorative clocks draw on French Rococo and Louis XVI revival styles popular during the nineteenth century. They serve as both functional timekeepers and ornamental centerpieces, often accompanied by matching side candelabras as part of a larger garniture set.

How do I date a cherub clock?

Dating relies on examining the casting materials, dial construction, and style markers such as Victorian revival motifs or nineteenth-century French registry marks. Ormolu quality, marble types, and movement signatures offer further clues to the decade of manufacture. Most surviving examples date from the mid to late nineteenth century, reflecting the Victorian appetite for revivalist French decorative arts.

What materials are used in these clocks?

The primary materials include cast bronze finished with ormolu, white or red marble bases, and hand-painted enamel or porcelain dials. Glass bezels protect the face, while secondary metals form the internal gear trains. Contrasting surfaces of polished gold-toned metal against cool stone create the characteristic visual balance of the period.

How do I care for an ormolu clock?

Ormolu surfaces require gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush to prevent the accumulation of grit in the chased recesses. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive cloths that can strip the delicate gold surface layer. Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and damp environments to protect both the metal patination and the internal mechanical movement.

What is a clock garniture?

A clock garniture is a matching three-piece set consisting of a central clock flanked by two matching side pieces, such as candelabras or decorative urns. These sets were designed to create a balanced arrangement across a mantelpiece. They share identical styling, metal casting techniques, and materials like ormolu and marble.

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These pieces are a french putti clock, combining gilded metalwork and figural cherubs to anchor a mantelpiece with sculptural grace.

Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Mantel Clock by John Bennett Cheapside London

19th century

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Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Mantel Clock by John Bennett Cheapside London

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£795

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An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£11,950

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19th century

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French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£12,000

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Antique Single Fusee Gilt Ormolu Clock with Cherub Henry Berkeley Square London

19th century

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Antique Single Fusee Gilt Ormolu Clock with Cherub Henry Berkeley Square London

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,395

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19th century

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3 Piece Clock Set

From Georgian Antiques

£1,500

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19th century

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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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19th century

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Ormolu, Bronze, Marble, Clock.

From Cavers Antiques

£3,250

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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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19th century

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French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

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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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Listings feature works spanning the nineteenth century, utilising gilt bronze, white marble, and hand-painted enamel across Rococo and Louis XVI revival styles.

19th century

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Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

From Masons Antiques

£950

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19th century

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French Mantel Clock by F Marti

From Devonshire Antiques

£975

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

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£3,250

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19th century

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Sevres Clock

From Carlton House Antiques

£1,250

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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

3+ MONTHS AGO

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French Putti Clock

Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Mantel Clock by John Bennett Cheapside London

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century.

Antique Single Fusee Gilt Ormolu Clock with Cherub Henry Berkeley Square London

3 Piece Clock Set

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

Ormolu, Bronze, Marble, Clock.

French Classical Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

French 19th Century Classical Mantel 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.

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

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