The clock features a winged cupid standing on his chariot drawn by two doves and supported on clouds; cupid holds the reins to two doves which appear to be guiding the chariot. The o...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Period French Empire Mantle Clock

H 14 in W 13 in D 5 in

Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine quality chased and gilded French Empire mantle clock depicting a standing winged cupid to

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute

H 12 in W 11 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A stately French Empire mantle clock. In marble with bronze mounts

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

H 16.5 in W 11 in D 6 in

19th Century Japy Frères et Cie Empire Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Introducing the Japy Frères et Cie Empire Mantle Clock, a remarkable timepiece with a rich history

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Antique 1880s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century Japy Frères et Cie Empire Marble & Bronze Mantle Clock

H 25 in W 22.25 in D 10 in

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

Materials

Bronze

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

H 16 in W 9 in D 3.5 in

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

Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Standing Classical Lady Unveiling an Urn of Plenty

H 17 in W 11.5 in D 4.5 in

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

By Lesieur

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A magnificent large gilded and patinated bronze period French Empire mantle clock depicting Urania

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

H 31 in W 22 in D 18 in

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock in finely chased and gilded bronze made in

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

H 15 in W 11 in D 4 in

1980s Postmodern Mantle Clock by Empire Arts

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage 1980s postmodern textured mantle clock by Empire Art Products in various shades of

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

1980s Postmodern Mantle Clock by Empire Arts

H 14.5 in W 5 in D 9.5 in

French Empire Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Of majestic scale with the ormolu gilding in very good condition in working order.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Mantle Clock

H 25.38 in W 12.75 in D 7.5 in

French Empire Mahogany Mantle Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A stately, Empire style mantle mirror from France with some light foxing throughout the original

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Empire Mahogany Mantle Mirror

H 51 in W 69 in D 6 in

Allegorical French Empire clock Titled " Le Sacrifice d’Iphigénie "

By Claude Galle, Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock which depicts the argument between Achilles

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Allegorical French Empire clock Titled " Le Sacrifice d’Iphigénie "

H 24 in W 21 in D 8 in

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

By Jean-André Lepaute 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extremely rare and important French Empire mantle clock signed by the master clock making

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Empire Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) Empire marble mantel (fireplace) clock. 1st quarter

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pierre-Philippe Thomire Empire Marble Mantle Clock

H 18.5 in W 11.125 in D 5 in

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

H 13.75 in W 12.25 in D 4.5 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Galle, Rue Vivienne À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

This is a beautiful antique French Empire mantle clock was made of gilded bronze and marble. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Galle, Rue Vivienne À Paris

H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in

Superb 19th Century Empire bronze mounted mantle

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Empire gilt bronze mounted marble mantle

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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Superb 19th Century Empire bronze mounted mantle

H 47 in W 69 in D 18 in

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare model of a French Empire mantle clock depicting an allegory to "La Prudenzia" or Prudence

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

H 25 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Viennese mantle / mantel / table chiming clock Empire style Date of manufacture: circa 1810-1820

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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna

H 24.01 in W 14.56 in D 5.7 in

American Empire-Style Giltwood Mantle Mirror with "Lotus" Ceramic Tiles

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American Empire-Style giltwood mirror adorned in each corner with ceramic tiles depicting lotus

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Vintage 1930s American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

American Empire-Style Giltwood Mantle Mirror with "Lotus" Ceramic Tiles

H 29.25 in W 47.25 in D 4.13 in

19th Century French Empire Style Fire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century French Empire style fire gilded bronze mantel clock. French fire gilded bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

19th Century French Empire Style Fire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

H 12 in W 9 in D 5.25 in

Antique Eli Terry School American Empire Flame Mahogany Mantle Clock c1840

By Eli Terry & Sons

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** Antique Eli Terry School American Empire Flame Mahogany Open Escapement Mantle Clock with Foliate Carved

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Eli Terry School American Empire Flame Mahogany Mantle Clock c1840

H 37.5 in W 17.75 in D 6.25 in

Antique French Empire Paw Foot Brass Pierce Decorated Fireplace Mantle Piece

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire style paw foot brass pierce decorated fireplace mantel (fireplace) piece

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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Antique French Empire Paw Foot Brass Pierce Decorated Fireplace Mantle Piece

H 7 in W 48 in D 15.5 in

Fine 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century Empire gilt bronze figural mantle clock. Patinated bronze and gilt bronze fine

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock

H 20 in W 16 in D 6 in

Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period

Located in Beervelde, BE

This original vintage fireplace surround is a one of a kind chimney piece. A real eyecatcher. It is influenced of the wars by Napoleon to Egypt. The mantel is in perfect condition a...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period

H 42.52 in W 59.45 in D 15.75 in

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous French Empire antique clock set - Mantle clock is flanked by two bronze urns on

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Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Other

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

H 19 in W 10 in D 6 in

Empire Style Mantle Clock with Gilt Bronze and Bronze Adornments

Located in Lincoln, GB

Empire style mantle clock with gilt bronze and bronze adornments of an eagle and cherubs, circa

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Antique 1820s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Mantle Clock with Gilt Bronze and Bronze Adornments

H 11.82 in W 14.38 in D 2.96 in

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantle in gilt

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

H 18.1 in W 11.8 in D 4.7 in

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Cherub Plaques

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Bronze Columns & Cupid Scene in

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Antique Late 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Cherub Plaques

H 34 in W 74.5 in D 20 in

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine, 19th Century. In the

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

H 19.5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in

Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze mantle clock A large gilt

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Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock

H 19 in W 19 in D 8 in

Antique Fireplace Mantle Empire Style, First Half of the 19th Century, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique fireplace mantle, hand-carved in Empire style, original from the first half of the 19th

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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantle Empire Style, First Half of the 19th Century, Italy

H 40.16 in W 59.85 in D 15.75 in

19th Century French Marble Mantle

Located in New York, NY

An imposing 19th century French marble chimneypiece in the Empire style with lion’s paw feet above

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Marble Mantle

H 40.75 in W 58 in D 17 in

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris

By Dautel

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine early 19th century fire gilt French mantle clock circa 1810, with a reclined figure of

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock By Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris

H 20.08 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Gilt Brass Table Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th century gilt brass mantle clock with the glass hood. Decor of foliage, arrows, and bow

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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Brass Table Mantle Clock

H 15 in W 14 in D 6 in

c.1820 French Ormolu Mantle Clock Depicting Orpheus

Located in Greenlawn, NY

Case: The well-cast and finished ormolu case depicts a large male figure, Orpheus, standing on rockwork while leaning on the clock and playing the flute. He is surrounded by severa...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

c.1820 French Ormolu Mantle Clock Depicting Orpheus

H 22.25 in W 18 in D 6 in

Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century French Pink marble and gilded ormolu mounts, of a sun burst and swags above the Lyre. A white enamel clock face with an eight day duration movement t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.

H 18.9 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

c.1810 French Figural Mantle Clock Signed Dubuc.

Located in Greenlawn, NY

Maker: Dubuc – Clockmaker. Case: The well-cast ormolu case depicts a barnyard scene with a maiden supporting a milk jug accompanied by several animals that include a sheep, ro...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

c.1810 French Figural Mantle Clock Signed Dubuc.

H 20 in W 11 in D 6 in

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

18th century Viennese dark green painted and giltwood pendule of unusual size in the form of a classical urn, the gilt-bronze dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by giltwood flowers...

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Antique 1790s Austrian Empire Clocks

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Pair Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Made in France Circa 1830

Located in Katonah, NY

We are pleased to offer this pair of golden Paris Porcelain mantle vases made in the Empire style

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Paris Porcelain Golden Mantle Vases Made in France Circa 1830

H 12.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Antique early 19th century French bronze and Sienna marble mantle clock

Located in London, GB

A large and impressive early 19th Century French bronze & Sienna marble Clock surmounted with well-cast bust of Jupiter. The Clock, having 8-day striking movement & silver dial with...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique early 19th century French bronze and Sienna marble mantle clock

H 25 in W 9 in D 9 in

19th Century French Empire Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century finely chased and cast dore bronze mantle clock. Porcelain dial in excellent condition

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Clock

H 19 in W 13.5 in D 5.25 in

c.1810 French Ormolu Mantle Clock, ‘La Delivrance de l’Amour’

Located in Greenlawn, NY

Maker: Dubuc Aine à Paris Case: The well-cast and finished ormolu is surmounted by a female figure leaning over and opening the top door of cage containing a putti. Flanking t...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

c.1810 French Ormolu Mantle Clock, ‘La Delivrance de l’Amour’

H 21.5 in W 18 in D 6 in

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A classical crystal 19th Century French Empire style portico mantle clock, with a gilded ormolu

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire

Located in Warsaw, PL

Empire style figural mantle clock from the beginning of the 19th century. This mantel clock is

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire

H 12.21 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820

H 19.69 in W 20.08 in D 6.3 in

Antique Birge and Mallory Flame Mahogany Open Escapement Mantle Clock c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Birge and Mallory American Empire Flame Mahogany Open Escapement Mantle Clock with Foliate

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Antique Early 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Birge and Mallory Flame Mahogany Open Escapement Mantle Clock c1840

H 38.75 in W 17.5 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Empire French Black Marble Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Roma, RM

Bronze and marble mantle clock - France, Paris 18th century, signed GREBER Black marble temple case

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century Empire French Black Marble Bronze Mantel Clock

H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

This is a very elegant Vintage Atmos perpetual mantle clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a jewelled

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Vintage 1970s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century

H 9.45 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock. The foliate and fruit engraved

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

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H 20.87 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in

Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire" series, which was

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Antique 1890s German Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate, Pewter

Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated

H 11.82 in Dm 4.49 in

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

A fine example of French Louie XV style in this antique 19th century hand carved beech over mantle

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Beech

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror

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H 65.5 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

H 24.5 in W 20 in D 7 in

Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a French Empire period mantle clock, circa 1830. The rectangular stepped case is

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere

H 23 in W 9.25 in D 6.5 in

Pair of 6 Light Empire Marble Stand Bronze Candelabra

Located in Danville, CA

for your empty mantle. So make sure you don't miss this nice pair of Empire marble Stand bronze

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Early 2000s Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair of 6 Light Empire Marble Stand Bronze Candelabra

H 25.88 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Empire Mantel Carriage Clock Onyx and Silver Plate Female Figurine

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Eye catching French Empire style mantle clock - Onyx base with bronze silver plated female

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Vintage 1920s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mantel Carriage Clock Onyx and Silver Plate Female Figurine

H 19 in W 13 in D 10 in

19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French Empire style ormolu bronze mantle clock. The foliate surround gilt dial

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, c.1870

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H 20.87 in W 6.3 in D 18.12 in

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Empire Mantle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the empire mantle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every empire mantle was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect empire mantle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each empire mantle bearing Empire, Neoclassical or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one empire mantle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Empire Art Products Co., Jean-André Reiche and Viennese Manufactory produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Empire Mantle?

Prices for an empire mantle start at $249 and top out at $100,425 with the average selling for $4,800.

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