Trumpet Cherub Figural Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1860
This mantel clock features a bronze ormolu case depicting a cherub figure holding a trumpet, seated beside a circular clock housing. The clock is powered by an 8-day movement described as French in origin, which includes a bell-striking mechanism.
The dial and lower section of the case are decorated with hand-painted ceramic panels in a shade of turquoise with floral motifs and, on the dial center, a figure scene. The clock stands on a rectangular base with decorative casting. The hands are fashioned from steel. It is accompanied by a key and a pendulum. The seller states that the movement has been serviced and the clock is in working order.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Hand painted ceramic panels
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Material
- Bronze ormolu
- Movement
- 8-day French bell striking movement
- Dimensions
- 29cm high by 30cm wide & 13cm deep
- Accessories
- Key and pendulum
- Place recorded
- France
Design
- Visible features
- • Cherub figure holds a trumpet aloft • Turquoise floral ceramic plaques on the base • Steel spade-pattern hands • Roman numeral chapter ring with white enamel cartouches
- Condition and Dimensions
- The dimensions of the object are approximately 29 cm in height, 30 cm in width, and 13 cm in depth. The seller reports that the object is in good condition relative to its age, though they note that it exhibits minor signs of wear consistent with use. Prospective owners are encouraged to examine the photographic evidence to confirm the aesthetic and structural state of the ormolu and ceramic elements before acquisition.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timekeeping and striking functions are provided by an 8-day French movement. This mechanism is designed to strike on a bell. The source states that the movement has recently undergone a service, and the clock is currently functional. The clock requires a key for winding and uses a pendulum to regulate the timekeeping. The hands are steel, shaped in a spade pattern, and are positioned centrally against the painted dial.
- Case and Aesthetic Features
- The clock is constructed with an ormolu bronze case mounted on a rectangular plinth. The primary sculptural element is a figure of a cherub, positioned to one side, holding a trumpet. The case incorporates a series of ceramic panels featuring a turquoise ground, decorated with polychrome floral arrangements and a central figural scene on the clock dial. The base is cast with decorative motifs. The dial features white enamel cartouches for the hour numerals and a central painted scene. The overall finish is reported to be original to the piece.
Identification
- SKU
- JN111
- Reference
- JN111
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The claim of 'Sevres' panels is not verified by official markings or provenance records provided
- Research required: The 'original finish' assessment is an auction house report