Vintage Italian Majolica Clock

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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