How do I clean ormolu cherubs?

Maintenance requires only a gentle dusting with a soft, dry brush to prevent dirt accumulation in the recessed chasings of the gilt bronze. Water, abrasive polishes, and chemical cleaners must be avoided entirely, as they strip away the historic fire-gilding and damage exposed marble or porcelain components.

Are these clock movements original?

Many nineteenth-century mantel clocks retain their original mechanical movements, often signed by the maker on the brass backplate. Over the decades, some clocks received professional servicing or replacement parts to ensure they remain in working order today.

How can I tell the period?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, such as the heavier use of Sevres porcelain and elaborate Rococo Revival casting typical of the mid to late nineteenth century. Maker signatures stamped on the bronze mounts or clock movements provide more precise chronological markers alongside material analysis of the marble and patination.

Where should I display them?

These decorative objects suit prominent positions on mantelpieces, console tables, or sturdy wall brackets where their gilt surfaces reflect ambient light. Direct sunlight and humid environments should be avoided to protect sensitive organic elements, clock oils, and delicate enamel finishes.

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These ormolu cherubs capture the theatrical elegance of nineteenth-century French metalwork, combining cast bronze figures with intricate rococo frames and functional horology.

19th century

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Louis Xvi, Ormolu and Sevres Style Mantle Clock, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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19th century

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Excellent Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

From Camden Antiques

£1,495

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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

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19th century

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Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£1,750

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19th century

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French Marble Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,800

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Antiqie Pair of Large Impressive French Bronze 5 Light Cherub Putti Candelabra

19th century

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Antiqie Pair of Large Impressive French Bronze 5 Light Cherub Putti Candelabra

From Bushells Antiques

£3,750

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Pair of Lamps Circa 1880. Ormolu Cheru Lamps

19th century

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Pair of Lamps Circa 1880. Ormolu Cheru Lamps

From Frank Craig Antiques

£650

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19th century

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Pair of Small Ormolu Candlesticks

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£285

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19th century

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19th Century French Bronze and Gilt Ormolu Cherub Candlestick

From Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

£695

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The listings span the eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries, with a strong concentration of nineteenth-century French gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clocks.

Antique French Ormolu Bronze & Marble Figural Globe Clock Cleaned & Serviced

1900 - 1920

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Antique French Ormolu Bronze & Marble Figural Globe Clock Cleaned & Serviced

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,195

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1900 - 1920

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Antique French Cherub Table Clock

From Andrew Lovatt Antiques

£650

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Gold Medal Awards Gilt Clock - Circa 1850 - Japy Freres

19th century

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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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A 19th Century French Ormolu & Marble Mantel Clock

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£995

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19th century

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Pair Louis XVI Style Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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19th century

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An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£11,950

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Ormolu Cherubs

Louis Xvi, Ormolu and Sevres Style Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Excellent Gilt Bronze Table Lamp

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

Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

French Marble Clock

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

Antiqie Pair of Large Impressive French Bronze 5 Light Cherub Putti Candelabra

Pair of Lamps Circa 1880. Ormolu Cheru Lamps

Pair of Small Ormolu Candlesticks

19th Century French Bronze and Gilt Ormolu Cherub Candlestick

Antique French Ormolu Bronze & Marble Figural Globe Clock Cleaned & Serviced

Antique French Cherub Table Clock

Gold Medal Awards Gilt Clock - Circa 1850 - Japy Freres

A 19th Century French Ormolu & Marble Mantel Clock

Pair Louis XVI Style Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

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