Gilt Metal Clocks. The process of gilding over metal has been a popular technique for clocks. Base metals are usually bronze, spelter or brass.
Below are some examples of gilt metal Clocks including a continental jewel set clock and a figural clock with a putti.
Gilt Metal and Alabaster Mantel Clock
- Probably France
- 19th/20th century
- 3in. dial with Roman numerals
- 12 7/8″ height
- 16″ width
- 5″ depth
Sold for US$179.20 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023
A CONTINENTAL GEM-SET GILT-METAL AND ENAMEL TABLE CLOCK
LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Pentagonal raised on five clawed paw feet, each side decorated with mythological scenes spaced by twisting floral columns, the dial with scrolling foliage, the spire-form top modeled with soldiers in royal blue alcoves with stars spaced by dolphins, putti holding garlands, and surmounted by a soldier with a spear
11 in. (28 cm.) high
Sold for USD 16,380 at Christie’s in 2023
Large Figural Mantel Gilt Metal Clock
Sold for US$850 at GLOBAL NETWORTH AUCTIONS in 2023
Large Antique Gilt Metal Clock Putti with porcelain plaque
The gilt metal clock has putti with horn, sword, and spear seated beside the boar
Two inset porcelain plaque flank dials
Raised on a wooden base
The clock measures 15 1/2″ in height x 15 1/2″ in length, excluding the wooden base
The base adds another 2 1/2″ to height
The clock has some damages, including rudimentary repair to the arm, one loose plaque, and various damages to the metal
Sold for US$400 at World of Antiques, Inc. in 2023
LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCK. Urn-form finial above circular white enamel dial over pendulum cast as cherub in swing; pair flower filled cornucopia side ornaments. H: 15″.
Sold for US$500 at Sloans & Kenyon in 2023
