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French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Putti Clock
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Putti Clock

French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Putti Clock

By Jules Allard et Fils

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain putti mantel (fireplace) clock in gilded bronze with inset painted porcelain plaques.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping
An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping

An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Quite Important 18th Century Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping. The composition is enriched with two putti positioned atop a porcelain naturali...

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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French marble and ormolu clock garniture.
19th Century French marble and ormolu clock garniture.

19th Century French marble and ormolu clock garniture.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Either side a pair of complimenting gilded ormolu five branch candelabra, each supported by a seated putti. Clock 46cm high x 44cm wide x 20cm deep Candelabra 56cm high x 20cm diam...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Rocaille Clock In Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Beautiful gilded bronze clock with lively decoration in the rococo style: flowers and foliage, putti Clock which is composed to be seen from all sides; dial with numbers in porcelai...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set
Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set

Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Presenting a spectacular early 19th-century French three-piece bronze doré clock set signed by Thomire of Paris, a breathtaking ensemble that epitomizes the luxury, craftsmanship, an...

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Antique 1830s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Dore and Patinated Bronze Cherub Putti Wreath Clock
Wonderful French Empire Dore and Patinated Bronze Cherub Putti Wreath Clock

Wonderful French Empire Dore and Patinated Bronze Cherub Putti Wreath Clock

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire doré and patinated bronze Cherub Putti wreath clock, not currently in working order, back cover is missing as is bell.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality French gilded ormolu, bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, in the Louis XVI style. Having Doves above the clock face, an enamel dial with an eight day movement, chimi...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock

Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock

Located in New York, NY

Fine French 19th century gilt bronze figural Louis XV style clock. The crest showing a pair of Bacchanale subject putti, one reclining on a naturalistic rocky outcropping with a chal...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Wonderful French Marble Ormolu Bronze Cherub Putti Large Clock Monbro Aine Paris
Wonderful French Marble Ormolu Bronze Cherub Putti Large Clock Monbro Aine Paris

Wonderful French Marble Ormolu Bronze Cherub Putti Large Clock Monbro Aine Paris

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French 19th Century Marble & Ormolu Bronze Mounted Cherub / Putti Holding A Lyre Seated Above A Branch With Foliage Large And Extremely Well Executed Clock By Monbro Aine...

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock with Putti by A Paris
Fine Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock with Putti by A Paris

Fine Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock with Putti by A Paris

By Antide Janvier

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite figural bronze mantel clock with Putti leaning on clock face which sits on a fluted column draped in garlands and fabrics.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French clock named "The hour will ring" (visible inscription) signed by the sculptor Lorenzo Vergnano with stamp and number 553 on the back. It represents a building p...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Metal

GUICHE Palais Royal - Gilt Bronze Clock with Puttis
GUICHE Palais Royal - Gilt Bronze Clock with Puttis

GUICHE Palais Royal - Gilt Bronze Clock with Puttis

Located in Beaune, FR

Very pretty model for this gilded bronze clock from the Napoleon III period in Louis XV rocaille style dating from the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Clock with Putti in the Clouds
Monumental Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Clock with Putti in the Clouds

Monumental Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Clock with Putti in the Clouds

Located in New York, NY

A fine Louis XVI-style large gilt-bronze and greige Rococo marble figural mantel clock is surmounted by three dore bronze putti figures hanging floral adornments among clouds with lo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond
A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond

A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and Rare French 18th-Century Doré Bronze Mantel Clock Attributed to Robert Osmond. The clock is designed in the form of an urn, supported by a central pedestal and a re...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Victorian Ebonized Allegorical Mantel Clock with Bronze Putti with Swan
French Victorian Ebonized Allegorical Mantel Clock with Bronze Putti with Swan

French Victorian Ebonized Allegorical Mantel Clock with Bronze Putti with Swan

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian style ebonized mantle clock with bronze putti and swan supported on a weighted ebony base with encased dial and beaded gold trim.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Pair of Putti Bronze Candelabras
Pair of Putti Bronze Candelabras

Pair of Putti Bronze Candelabras

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze candelabras with brown patina puttis.

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

MONBRO Aîné Son & JACQUIER - Bronze and Marble Clock with Puttis, XIXth century
MONBRO Aîné Son & JACQUIER - Bronze and Marble Clock with Puttis, XIXth century

MONBRO Aîné Son & JACQUIER - Bronze and Marble Clock with Puttis, XIXth century

By Monbro Ainé 1

Located in Beaune, FR

Superb clock in white marble and chiseled gilt bronze signed on the enamel dial "MONBRO Aîné Fils & Jacquier Horloger".

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Classic Italian mechanical bronze clock with two cherubs 1970s
Classic Italian mechanical bronze clock with two cherubs 1970s

Classic Italian mechanical bronze clock with two cherubs 1970s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Italian classic mechanical clock with two putti 1970s

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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Gilt Bronze Clockset with Putti Playing with Flower Garlands
Monumental Gilt Bronze Clockset with Putti Playing with Flower Garlands

Monumental Gilt Bronze Clockset with Putti Playing with Flower Garlands

Located in New York, NY

The enamel dial signed ‘Marquis à Paris’ standing on oval base with exceptionally elaborate decoration all over. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: (Clock) 27 inches h...

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Antique 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century
Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century

Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive, fine quality 19th Century Meissen porcelain clock garniture, having putti surround the clock and pair of candelabra representing the four seasons, the enamel clock...

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Antique 19th Century German Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Strut Mantel Clock
Meissen Porcelain Strut Mantel Clock

Meissen Porcelain Strut Mantel Clock

By Howell James & Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

A Meissen porcelain oval shaped Strut clock with two putti and well modelled trailing flowers and wreath decoration.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu and Severs porcelain mantel clock. Having putti on either side, holding garlands of flowers.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Champleve enamel clock set, 19th Century.
French Champleve enamel clock set, 19th Century.

French Champleve enamel clock set, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The clock having a putti seated above holding a flame torch, scrolling foliate and shell mounts, the gilded clock face with roman numerals, an eight day duration movement, strikes on...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze Louis XVI style clock garniture. The four branch, Rococo influenced candelabra each supported by three classical...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Volkstedt Porcelain Cherub Mantel Clock, Germany, circa 1890
Antique Volkstedt Porcelain Cherub Mantel Clock, Germany, circa 1890

Antique Volkstedt Porcelain Cherub Mantel Clock, Germany, circa 1890

Located in Nottingham, GB

The sculptural porcelain case is crowned by two finely modelled putti, seated playfully above the clock face. Their animated poses and delicately rendered features give the piece con...

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

19th Century Ormolu Mantle Clock, Louis XVI Style
19th Century Ormolu Mantle Clock, Louis XVI Style

19th Century Ormolu Mantle Clock, Louis XVI Style

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century Louis XVI style gilded Bacchus influenced ormolu mantel (fireplace) clock depicting three putti rolling a barrel on the back of a cloven hoofed putti.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and cobalt blue porcelain urn clock set, the clock having seated putti holding garlands of flowers, the clock movement having...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock
19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having three putti mounted to the top each playing musical instruments.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful French 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock, having a putti mounted to the top holding garlands of flowers, draping down the case, Rams heads and urns of flowers.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

The dial is delicately decorated with putti and flowers. This clock is topped with a covered vase in pink porcelain, held on each side by bronze sirens.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Early 20th Century Ormolu & Marble Cherub Mantel Clock
French Early 20th Century Ormolu & Marble Cherub Mantel Clock

French Early 20th Century Ormolu & Marble Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The clock features two putti, one of them holding grapes and the other a little dish.

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Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality mid 19th Century French gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantel clock with a matched pair of classical five brach candelabra, with putti supporting cornucopia.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful late 19th century French Annular Louis XVI style gilded ormolu revolving mantel clock, depicting putti representing the arts and music, either side of a rotating tole urn...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Figural Gilt Metal and Marble Clock set
French Louis XV Style Figural Gilt Metal and Marble Clock set

French Louis XV Style Figural Gilt Metal and Marble Clock set

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French Three-Piece Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture with Putti and Cherubs, circa 1920 This impressive French three-piece clock garniture, dating to approximately the 1920s, is a ri...

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Antique Early 1900s Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

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

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantle clock, having reclining putti holding garlands of flowers either side a vase of flowers, two serves style porcelain p...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Bronze with Marble Base Mantel Clock, Pendule
French 19th Century Bronze with Marble Base Mantel Clock, Pendule

French 19th Century Bronze with Marble Base Mantel Clock, Pendule

Located in Delft, NL

French 19th century Bronze with marble base mantel clock, pendule A 19th century French mantel clock with bronze putti on a brown, red, white and black marble base, with an orname...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

H. Luppen & Cie, Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set
H. Luppen & Cie, Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set

H. Luppen & Cie, Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous ormolu-mounted and patinated bronze white and blue turquin marble three-piece clock set of putti. Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabras molded wit...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III French Bronze Mantel Clock Set from the 19th Century
Napoleon III French Bronze Mantel Clock Set from the 19th Century

Napoleon III French Bronze Mantel Clock Set from the 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Napoleon III French Bronze Mantel Clock Set from the 19th Century A figural set featuring putti, known as a mantel clock set, consisting of a mantel clock and two four-armed candela...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III  Gilt Bronze and  Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres
Napoleon III  Gilt Bronze and  Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand painted plaques featuring florals, medallions and ethereal women in ancient gardens with putti ornament the clock as well. A watchful lion with a ring in it's jaw is f...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock Set
A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock Set

A Very Rare and Fine 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock Set

Located in Dublin, IE

The dial is flanked with an exquisite Neoclassical figurative sculpture of a seated male in empirical dress flanked with a pair of winged putti. Dimensions: Clock H: 20.25 in / 51....

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Pendulum In Gilt Bronze Early 1800s With Putti and Bookcase
French Empire Pendulum In Gilt Bronze Early 1800s With Putti and Bookcase

French Empire Pendulum In Gilt Bronze Early 1800s With Putti and Bookcase

Located in Milano, MI

French Empire gilt bronze pendulum dating from the early 1800s, charming table clock with allegory of the Arts, arched case, flanked by two putti, one seated with a book and the oth...

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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s
French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putto Clock, Antique, 1870s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putti Mantel Clock, 1870s. Charming French Napoleon III bronze mantel clock dating from the 1870s, featuring a delightful Bacchus putto motif insp...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set
Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set

Vintage Mid-19th Century Palace Size Garniture Clock Set

Located in Bronx, NY

The clock has a French bell movement. A pair of sculpted gilt bronze candelabra with similar patinated bronze putti figures accompany this beautiful clock.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Antique French Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & Marble, Empire Revival Louis XVI
Antique French Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & Marble, Empire Revival Louis XVI

Antique French Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & Marble, Empire Revival Louis XVI

Located in Berlin, DE

Object & Type: Mantel clock, Table clock, Pendule, French mantel clock, Antique clock Style & Period: Louis XVI style, Neoclassical, French Empire style, Late 18th Century, 1...

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Polychrome Delft Tile Clock With Cherubs
18th Century Polychrome Delft Tile Clock With Cherubs

18th Century Polychrome Delft Tile Clock With Cherubs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The scene depicts an ornate clock atop a mantel, flanked by two putti draped in robes.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Oak

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Putti Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the putti clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of bronze, metal and ceramic, every putti clock was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect putti clock — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A putti clock made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made putti clock over the years, but those crafted by Hamilton & Inches Ltd., Henry Dasson and Jules Allard et Fils are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

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