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An ornate and romantic Italian mantel clock featuring a ceramic dial signed “Ceramisti di Castelli,” referencing the historic ceramics town …
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An ornate and romantic Italian mantel clock featuring a ceramic dial signed “Ceramisti di Castelli,” referencing the historic ceramics town of Castelli in Abruzzo, Italy.
The dial showcases three softly painted cherubs in motion, rendered in traditional Renaissance-inspired style, set within an elaborately cast gilt metal case adorned with scrolling foliage and classical detailing. The back door features a raised mask motif, adding to its European revival character.
Likely produced in the mid-20th century (circa 1950–1975), this piece blends Italian ceramic artistry with French Rococo-inspired metalwork — a decorative export style popular in postwar Europe.
At 7 inches tall, it is perfectly scaled for:
• A bedside table
• A bookshelf vignette
• A desk or writing bureau
• Layered into a gallery-style mantel
This is a smaller, jewel-like decorative clock with strong visual presence.
Details
• Signed: Ceramisti di Castelli
• Origin: Italy
• Approx. 7" H x 6" L x 4" W
• Gilt metal case with ceramic dial
• Roman numeral face
• Decorative cherub motif
Condition
Good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear to the gilt finish. The ceramic dial presents beautifully.
Why We Love It
It has that Old World romantic energy — cherubs, gilding, and layered detail — but in a scale that feels intimate and collectible. A lovely piece for anyone drawn to European decorative arts, Italian ceramics, or classical revival styling.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 4ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- Rococo
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. There are variations, marks and areas of wear consistent with age and previous use. Please … moreVintage condition with age-appropriate wear. There are variations, marks and areas of wear consistent with age and previous use. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description. This is a vintage piece and is not represented as new or flawless. Its age and patina are part of its character. less
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