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

From Gutlin Clocks

£1,500

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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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19th century

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19th Century French Mantle Clock Circa 1875. Ormolu Mantel Clock.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£950

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Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock ~ Cherubs

19th century

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Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock ~ Cherubs

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£2,750

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19th century

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A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£895

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Antique French Rococo Ormolu Clock - Cupid

1900 - 1920

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Antique French Rococo Ormolu Clock - Cupid

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£2,950

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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 19th Century French Ormolu & Marble Mantel Clock

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£995

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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.

Antique Ormolu and White Marble Cherub Clock

19th century

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Antique Ormolu and White Marble Cherub Clock

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£1,275

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Fine Antique Victorian French Ornate Gilded Clock

19th century

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Fine Antique Victorian French Ornate Gilded Clock

From London City Antiques

£995

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1900 - 1920

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Antique French Cherub Table Clock

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£650

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Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

19th century

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Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

From Carlton House Antiques

£195

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Early and Fine Bronze, Ormolu and Specimen Marble Clock with Cupid, Silk Suspension Movement.

19th century

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Early and Fine Bronze, Ormolu and Specimen Marble Clock with Cupid, Silk Suspension Movement.

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£8,350

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Rare Small French Mantle Clock Fully Restored Movement 1880s

19th century

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Rare Small French Mantle Clock Fully Restored Movement 1880s

From Arundel Clocks

£1,750

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French Putti Clock

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

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

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

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

19th Century French Mantle Clock Circa 1875. Ormolu Mantel Clock.

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock ~ Cherubs

A Marble and Gilt Metal Clock Garniture

Antique French Rococo Ormolu Clock - Cupid

Sevres Clock

A 19th Century French Ormolu & Marble Mantel Clock

Antique Ormolu and White Marble Cherub Clock

Fine Antique Victorian French Ornate Gilded Clock

Antique French Cherub Table Clock

Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

Early and Fine Bronze, Ormolu and Specimen Marble Clock with Cupid, Silk Suspension Movement.

Rare Small French Mantle Clock Fully Restored Movement 1880s

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