Sevres Style Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock and Garniture Set

A French 19th century Sevres style gilt bronze mantle clock,…
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A French 19th century Sevres style gilt bronze mantle clock, and matching garniture candlesticks. the clock surmounted by two intertwined putti figures. the front panel hand painted with a courting couple and attendant in a wooded glade flanked by further hand painted panels decorated with exotic birds. the clock dial with enamel buttons with Roman numerals. Eight day bell striking movement

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  • Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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