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19th Century French Ormolu Urn Shape Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu Medusa influenced urn mantel clock. Having
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine Gilt Bronze and Glass Clock with Sun Pendulum, Floral and Urn Details
By Balthazard
Located in New York, NY
. Adorned with foliage, floral and drapery details, the clock is crowned by an urn with an acorn top. The
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Cut-Glass French Urn Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful French cut-glass and gilded ormolu Louis XVI style urn mantel clock. Measures: 41cm (16
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock & Urn Garniture Set
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Samuel Marti
Located in Forney, TX
clock, circa 1900, features a shaped architectural black slate marble case with incredible grey
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns
Located in Sofia, BG
identical urns surrounding the clock made in the same white marble. France, circa 1870.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A charming probably Sevres annular dial striking urn clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The beautiful proportions and the typical Sevres blue color and flowers are of a very high quality. Mounted with beautiful cast fire gilt bronzes and a lovely hand in the form of a...
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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in Dayton, OH
porcelain clock face with hand painted florals and Arabic numerals. Urns feature Dutch pastoral landscapes
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An rare model French Empire mantle clock featuring a classical urn with dragon handles. The clock
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Neoclassical mantle clock in brass with ormalu mounts, urn and swag detail. William
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Brass

Rare Louis XVI Period with Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Louis XVI period white marble mantel clock extensively decorated with very fine gilt bronze
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Federal Style Grandmother's Clock with Sailing Ship Motif
Located in Asheville, NC
This fine antique American Federal style grandmother's long case clock features book matched crotch
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Standing Classical Lady Unveiling an Urn of Plenty
By A. Ravrio
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late French Empire mantle clock in gilded bronze depicting a standing classical lady on the left
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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock
Located in London, GB
leaves. The clock rises to an arch on which is mounted a blue celeste porcelain urn with portrait busts
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Clock in the Form of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre, circa 1825
By Pierre-Basile Lepaute
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A gilt bronze Empire clock in the form of a classical urn, by Maison Lepautre. French, circa
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Located in London, GB
This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures
Located in London, GB
on bun feet, above which there are mounted urns and a fountain on the lower part of the clock case
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Important Louis XVI Period Clock with Wedgewood Decorations
By Wedgwood
Located in Paris, FR
Large Louis XVI period portico clock in white marble, gilt bronze and blue earthenware in the
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Clock Set, with Pietra Dura Panels
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture. The clock having a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Annular) clock set comprising a clock and a pair of 3 arms candelabra. The urn shaped clock flanked by
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Wood Mantle Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very ornate white washed wood mantle clock with gold details. The face is behind a functional glass
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Wood Mantle Clock
Wood Mantle Clock
H 25 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in
French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard
By Victor Paillard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clock by Victor Paillard (1805-1886). The
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

French Bronze Dore Mantel Clock with Cherubs, Sevres Style Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze gilt French mantel clock with Sevres style porcelain painted with cherubs. A centered urn
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Ormolu Drum Head Clock with Lions Masks
By Pierre-Antoine Foullet
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning original antique French drum head clock. Beautifully made in finely gilded
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock French, early 20th Century Height 60cm, width
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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Enamel

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bronx, NY
wonderful sculpted bronze embellishments. Also, the gilt bronze clock body & the matching urns are accented
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 18.5 in
19th Century French Sevres Style Figural Garniture Clock Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The clock in urn shape form over a gilt bronze base surmounted
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze cartel clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze cartel clock French, late 19th Century Height 63cm
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Portico Clock
Located in Warsaw, PL
Louis XVI portico clock Pendulum called "portico" in white and gilted bronze. The enamelled dial
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate

Louis XVI Portico Clock
Louis XVI Portico Clock
H 25.99 in W 13 in D 3.94 in
French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain XVI Urn Form Large Clock, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
Large and exquisite urn form clock with cobalt porcelain and gilt bronze Mounts. Signed on face
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI Cartel Clock
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional Louis XVI carved and giltwood finished Cartel clock, surmounted with a double handled
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

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Wood

Louis XVI Cartel Clock
Louis XVI Cartel Clock
H 30 in W 14 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Sevres Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
lidded urns and this wonderful clock to the center. The porcelain plaques with female busts and classical
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
19th Century Sevres Clock Set
H 25 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in New York, NY
' three-piece clock set. By Raingo Frères. The clock surmounted by a covered urn with gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Annular Dial Mantel Clock
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important Napoleon III annular dial mantel clock is distinguished by its pendulum movement–a
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
classical urn, the gilt-bronze dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by giltwood flowers on a leaf carved
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Antique 1790s Austrian Empire Clocks

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Giltwood, Wood

French Marble and Gilt Bronze Three Piece Mantel Clock, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
French three piece marble and gilt bronze mantel clock set with perched eagle, flanking urns
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Clocks

Antique French Louis XVI Period Dore Bronze Striking Cartel Clock, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Louis XVI period dore bronze striking cartel clock, 18th century. With it's
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Clock Set
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
platform & support these "shelves". The columns & clock are embellished with decorative urn finials
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Clock Set
19th Century French Clock Set
H 19.38 in W 25 in D 7 in
French Sevres style clock set, C19th
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
maidens with garlands of flowers supporting an urn above the clock face. Turquoise porcelain with beaded
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Sevres style clock set, C19th
French Sevres style clock set, C19th
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 4.73 in
Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
twin-handled classical urn finial hung with swag, the lower section with four small pine-cone finials
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
H 31.75 in W 16.75 in D 4 in
19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
clock garniture, the clock having a two handled turquoise enamel urn with swags above the floral and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock, modelled in the Baroque style in gilt bronze. It is of
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
H 18.25 in W 9.75 in D 6 in
Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
clock surmounted by an urn fine painted with putti and flanked by acanthus scrolls. The porcelain dial
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture
Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture
H 25.2 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
H 16.15 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French gilded ormolu clock garniture, having a pair of five
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set
Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set
H 21.66 in W 10.63 in D 8.67 in
French Gilt Champleve Decorated Clock Garniture
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French gilt champleve clock garniture Rectangular case standing on a stepped moulded base with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Regency Painted Papier Mache Mantle Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The waisted sides surmounted by a brass urn finial, above a rectangular base raised on bracket feet
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco French Clock Set, Greyhound
By Michel Decoux
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original French Art Deco clocks set, circa 1925. It features a beautifully captured
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

Art Deco French Clock Set, Greyhound
Art Deco French Clock Set, Greyhound
H 12.25 in W 14.25 in D 4.75 in
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with gilded toupe feet supporting a raised plinth with an
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 18.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine mahogany bracket alarm clock by John Taylor, the rectangular case enclosing an arched gilt
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Antique 1780s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor
H 24 in W 13.5 in D 8.75 in
French Louis Xvith Period Lyre Clock
Located in London, GB
A very attractive Louis XVIth period French antique mantel clock of lyre form. Set on four shaped
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Antique 1780s French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Louis Xvith Period Lyre Clock
French Louis Xvith Period Lyre Clock
H 17.25 in W 8.5 in D 3.75 in
French Louis XVI filigree skeleton clock set
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The clock set comprises a skeleton clock of gilded bronze in Arabesque style, together with the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI filigree skeleton clock set
French Louis XVI filigree skeleton clock set
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
French Louis XVI mantel clock by Hilger
By Hilger
Located in HAARLEM, NL
French Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780. Enamel dial with Roman numerals
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI mantel clock by Hilger
French Louis XVI mantel clock by Hilger
H 20.48 in W 14.18 in D 4.93 in
High Victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Shaped architectural top with carved cherubs either side of an urn. Central brass clock face with roman
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

French Gilt-Bronze and Glass Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
An elegant French gilt-bronze and glass clock garniture. Urn shaped gilt bronze mounted crystal
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock, the circular white enamel dial signed "Baudoin A Paris
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French gilt bronze clock by A. D. Mougin. Modelled in architectural form and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

White Marble and Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful and original antique French portico clock, crafted from white marble mounted with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

White Marble and Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock
White Marble and Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock
No Reserve
H 16.93 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in
19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
circa 1780. This ‘Cercle a tournant’ clock symbolising THE ALTAR OF VENUS . The revolving dial
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Antique 18th Century Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock
French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
French Empire Influenced Clock Set, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th century Empire influenced green marble clock set. Having the arched clock with a
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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Clock With Urns For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of clock with urns available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and bronze, all clock with urns available were constructed with great care. Clock with urns have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of clock with urns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Rococo, Empire and Louis XVI clock with urns are of considerable interest. Many clock with urns are appealing in their simplicity, but Krång Anders Andersson produced popular clock with urns that are worth a look.

How Much are Clock With Urns?

Prices for clock with urns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, clock with urns begin at $3,544 and can go as high as $11,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,300.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Clock With Urns
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An urn is a kind of vase — it’s typically a container with a lid, a narrowing neck that sits atop a spherical body, and a footed bottom. Some urns are enormous vases that are used in gardens or as house decor. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage urns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An urn, also known as a funerary urn, is used for crematory purposes. After death, the ashes of a loved one are collected and kept in the urn for the family. You can find a collection of urns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many types of urns, each with its own purpose. Funerary urns store the ashes of a deceased person, while garden urns hold plants or are used for purely decorative purposes. There are also tea urns meant for brewing tea for large groups of people. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary urns from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best urn for ashes is a matter of preference. There are urns available in different designs, sizes and metals. However, A carved white marble George III Period Funerary Urn, circa 1800, is said to be among the best urns for ashes. Shop a variety of antique and vintage urns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can plant a variety of things in a concrete urn. Succulents can grow especially well in concrete planters because they prefer alkaline soil. Rosemary, thyme, leeks, peas, marjoram, borage, lavender, lily of the valley, viper’s bugloss and California poppies may also thrive in concrete urns. However, check your USDA plant hardiness zone before placing plants outdoors in a concrete planter. Find a collection of urn planters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A calendar clock is a timepiece that displays the days of the week and month, phases of the moon and other features, along with hours, minutes and seconds. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary calendar clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A perpetual clock is one that never requires winding or a battery change to accurately track the time and sometimes also the date. Instead, the clock relies on a gas-filled capsule that shrinks and expands in response to temperature fluctuations to power its movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of perpetual clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Mission clocks are a style of clock from the 19th century Arts & Crafts design movement. Mission clocks are known for their super simplistic design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A regulator clock is a generic term used for a wall-mounted clock that is weight-driven by a pendulum. On 1stDibs, you can find a great collection of vintage and modern clocks to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A travel clock is a compact clock that folds flat to be packed in luggage. Some travel clocks have more than one face, allowing you to keep track of the time at home and in your current location. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of travel clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An anniversary clock is a table clock that only requires winding roughly once every 400 days. As a result, people sometimes wind them once per year on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the occasion. Shop a selection of anniversary clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    An Elliott clock is a clock produced by the company J.J. Elliott, Ltd. The clockworks was based in London and patented a unique tubular bell system for their pieces in 1884. In 1924, the company stopped producing clocks. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Elliott clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nautical clock, also known as a marine chronometer, is a timepiece found on ships. The clock dictates a ship’s position by celestial navigation and keeps the current time in comparison to GMT. Browse a wide range of nautical memorabilia, including clocks, on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A moon clock is an antique eye-catching type of clock that usually stands upright inside a long case. It has elegant depictions of moon phases inscribed on it, making it a perfect choice for giving any desired place a glamorous look. Find a wide array of antique and vintage moon clocks exclusively on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Junghans clock is a timekeeping device made by Junghans Uhren GmbH, a German manufacturer. Erhard Junghans founded the company in Schramberg, Germany on April 15, 1861, and it remains in business to the present day. Shop a variety of Junghans clocks on 1stDibs.

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Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.