Table clock, Alarm clock - - Biscuit porcelain - 1960-1970
06
days
15
hours
57
minutes
19
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Paula Martin-Calero Toro
Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.
Estimate € 180 - € 220
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 142947 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
White biscuit porcelain neorococo desk clock by Veglia, Italy, with a hand-wound mechanical movement and two musical putti, dating from about 1960–1970, measuring 29 × 18 × 13 cm and weighing 1300 g.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
Veglia – Table clock, mechanical, with two singing cherubs – Italian artistic ceramic – 20th century
Description
Elegant and scenographic antique tabletop clock, with Veglia Made in Italy mechanical movement, set within a refined white artistic ceramic sculptural group depicting two musical cherubs.
The work stands out for the richness of the composition, the delicacy of the details, and the harmonious fusion between decorative art and Italian mechanical watchmaking.
The top part depicts two cherubs seated back to back, intent on playing musical instruments.
One cherub plays a wind instrument, while the other is shown in the act of playing a percussion instrument.
The figures feature delicately modeled faces, richly detailed hairstyles, harmonious anatomies and carefully worked drapery.
The composition rests on an elaborate decorative structure enriched with flowers, leaves, vegetal motifs and raised musical instruments.
The base, with sinuous, ornamental forms, recalls the Rococo style and gives the ensemble an elegant and monumental character.
Movement and dial
The clock is equipped with an original Veglia-branded mechanical movement, a historic Italian company known for producing clocks and precision instruments.
The movement is hand-wound via a key and is fully functional, as verified by the owner.
The dial features:
* Veglia brand
* Made in Italy inscription
* White background
* Black Arabic numerals
* Dark metal hands
* Circular gilded bezel
The mechanism preserves the charm of traditional mechanical watchmaking, operating without batteries.
Marks and provenance
On the movement there is the inscription Made in Italy, accompanied by the producer’s mark.
The ceramic part also bears a blue monogram under the base, visible in the photographs, the attribution of which has not yet been established.
The sculpture’s manufacture is therefore not identified with certainty.
Technical characteristics
* Type: decorative table clock
* Movement brand: Veglia
* Provenance: Italy
* Period: 20th century, precise dating to be verified
* Movement: mechanical, hand-wound
* Winding system: via key
* Power: none (no battery)
* Structural material: white artistic ceramic
* Finish: monochrome white
* Style: neorococo
* Subject: two musical cherubs
* Dial: white with Arabic numerals
* Bezel: gilded finish
* Marks: Veglia, Made in Italy and blue monogram on the ceramic
Condition of preservation
Clock operating and ceramic perfectly intact.
The mechanical movement starts smoothly by winding with the key.
The sculptural structure is in excellent preservation, with no breaks, chips or declared restorations.
There are light signs of aging, compatible with the object's age.
A professional check of the accuracy of timekeeping or movement autonomy has not been carried out.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and document the features and conservation status of the object.
Conclusion
An interesting Italian table clock, which combines a Veglia mechanical movement with a refined ceramic sculptural composition.
The richness of the details, the elegance of the figures, the operation of the original movement and the excellent preservation state make this piece particularly appealing to vintage watch enthusiasts and 20th-century decorative arts collectors.
A striking piece of furniture, ideal for classic interiors, collections of vintage clocks and collections of Italian artistic ceramics.
Veglia – Table clock, mechanical, with two singing cherubs – Italian artistic ceramic – 20th century
Description
Elegant and scenographic antique tabletop clock, with Veglia Made in Italy mechanical movement, set within a refined white artistic ceramic sculptural group depicting two musical cherubs.
The work stands out for the richness of the composition, the delicacy of the details, and the harmonious fusion between decorative art and Italian mechanical watchmaking.
The top part depicts two cherubs seated back to back, intent on playing musical instruments.
One cherub plays a wind instrument, while the other is shown in the act of playing a percussion instrument.
The figures feature delicately modeled faces, richly detailed hairstyles, harmonious anatomies and carefully worked drapery.
The composition rests on an elaborate decorative structure enriched with flowers, leaves, vegetal motifs and raised musical instruments.
The base, with sinuous, ornamental forms, recalls the Rococo style and gives the ensemble an elegant and monumental character.
Movement and dial
The clock is equipped with an original Veglia-branded mechanical movement, a historic Italian company known for producing clocks and precision instruments.
The movement is hand-wound via a key and is fully functional, as verified by the owner.
The dial features:
* Veglia brand
* Made in Italy inscription
* White background
* Black Arabic numerals
* Dark metal hands
* Circular gilded bezel
The mechanism preserves the charm of traditional mechanical watchmaking, operating without batteries.
Marks and provenance
On the movement there is the inscription Made in Italy, accompanied by the producer’s mark.
The ceramic part also bears a blue monogram under the base, visible in the photographs, the attribution of which has not yet been established.
The sculpture’s manufacture is therefore not identified with certainty.
Technical characteristics
* Type: decorative table clock
* Movement brand: Veglia
* Provenance: Italy
* Period: 20th century, precise dating to be verified
* Movement: mechanical, hand-wound
* Winding system: via key
* Power: none (no battery)
* Structural material: white artistic ceramic
* Finish: monochrome white
* Style: neorococo
* Subject: two musical cherubs
* Dial: white with Arabic numerals
* Bezel: gilded finish
* Marks: Veglia, Made in Italy and blue monogram on the ceramic
Condition of preservation
Clock operating and ceramic perfectly intact.
The mechanical movement starts smoothly by winding with the key.
The sculptural structure is in excellent preservation, with no breaks, chips or declared restorations.
There are light signs of aging, compatible with the object's age.
A professional check of the accuracy of timekeeping or movement autonomy has not been carried out.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and document the features and conservation status of the object.
Conclusion
An interesting Italian table clock, which combines a Veglia mechanical movement with a refined ceramic sculptural composition.
The richness of the details, the elegance of the figures, the operation of the original movement and the excellent preservation state make this piece particularly appealing to vintage watch enthusiasts and 20th-century decorative arts collectors.
A striking piece of furniture, ideal for classic interiors, collections of vintage clocks and collections of Italian artistic ceramics.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Porcelain type
Biscuit porcelain
Clock type
Alarm clock, Table clock
Material
Porcelain
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
29 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Weight
1300 g
Winding key
Yes
Sold by
