ANTIQUE BEJEWELED CHERUB FIGURAL FRENCH CLOCK #22 BY DEBBIE

This beautiful antique cherub French clock is very collectible and highly ornate with its wreath-like surround. It would make a gorgeous small mantel clock or the most opulent vanity or dresser clock. It is antiqued brass with an aged patina and the most precious cherub figurine. It is very heavy in weight. Please note the small fissure type surface cracks in the case on the back side. Such splitting is common in antique clocks as the coating was thinner in areas that did not show. To us; it only serves to add to the old world charm of this one of a kind treasure. It does not effect the excellent working order or ornamentation of this stunning piece. The face is round gold tone with Roman Numeral characters. There is NO alarm on this clock. There are beautiful raised scrolls in gold tone that add elegance and style. The bed of this clock is just stunning with dazzling rows of Swarovski chains and a tiny well perfect for keeping a few rings or other tiny treasure.

SPECIFICATION & DEBBIE'S EMBELLISHMENTS:

This breathtaking item is in fine vintage condition and was one of Debbie's "finds"at a local antique store or estate sale. She has hand decorated it with vintage brooches and earrings and gorgeous intricate porcelain roses. At the top , there is a stunning brooch of marquis shaped pink vintage stones that appear like they are climbing up the ribbon. Debbie has added a similar complementing spray at the bottom.

The dainty precious cherub looks like she is tugging on the intricate ties to the delicate bow. The cherub has her own headband of pink Swarovski crystals and her own little necklace of pearls and pink rhinestones with a tiny pendant of deeper rose pink stones.

The approximate size is: 6.75 inches tall by 4.75 inches wide.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER'S HAND TOUCH

Debbie tries to use mostly vintage and antique stones personally selected from her extraordinary collection. Each hand decorated piece dazzles with these "dance in the light" rhinestones and vintage brooches, earrings and other sparkling elements of glamour. These choice "select" exceptional embellishments are worthy of being sold in only high end boutiques and shops. Most pieces also include her signature Swarovski chains adding even more dazz;e, shine, and sparkle to these heirloom quality treasures.

   Any other items, other than those described specifically within are for showcase purposes only and are not included in the price.

PACKAGING & SHIPPING DETAILS 

Our price includes shipping and insurance calculated to the Continental USA only please. This original item is in stock and ready to ship, unless custom details or Lay Away arrangements have been made. Please allow 5-7 business days for processing, preparation, packaging and shipping services. Unless otherwise noted, all packages are shipped via USPS Priority Insured. 

ABOUT  THE ARTIST'S PRICING

 There are several things that must be considered when our artist or designer prices these items and presents them to us to showcase.

Of course there is the time consideration and how long an item actually takes her to complete. Debbie is a true designer and before she applies one jewel she needs inspiration to get a design concept. Unlike others who may just "slap a few jewels sparodically" she plans each piece and carefully selects the jewels to meet her goals as well as design items that are unique and elegant and awe-inspiring. 

Also to be considered is the raw materials - whether she is using mostly vintage or antique elements or ones that are new made to look vintage. Then, of course are the colors as certain colors of rhinestones and other vintage stones are highly collectible and very hard to find. . such as the color pink - very much a sought after in  the romantic Cottage Style or Paris Apartment Style or Elegant & Opulent Victorian home and hard to find. When she does find these pieces, she is very careful to select only the finest, preferring vintage or antique over the newer pieces {they sparkle so much more and add such character}  thus also raising the price of her finished original one of a kind heirloom treasure. Recently, she has noticed the price of an antique brooch in hard to find pink being three times what the same jewel cost when she first started designing her art form.

The same with the color and elements of the actual piece she is using as the main element such as an antique frame, clock, perfume bottle, etc. She has been known to travel quite the distance just to find a particular item that she feels inspired to design and offer to you.  Also she keeps a list of any items that sold that disappointed her faithful clients when they saw them SOLD and they were perhaps on their wish list.  She will always try to find similar items on her buyng trips but it does get expensive when she begins her "treasure hunt" and finds out that market conditions have increased prices since she last purchased a similar item. For example, a rare green bottle would be priced much higher than a clear one and so on. 

 One thing for sure - this designer does not compromise by limiting the distance she has to travel, the price she has to pay or the quality of items she designs especially for you.

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ABOUT DEBBIE

All photographs and the design concepts portrayed within are the intellectual copyright protected property of the designer-artist, Debbie DelRosario and are used with permission by Victoria Rose Cottage. Any replication in any form without the express written permission of the artist or her representative is strictly prohibited.