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What is an ormolu clock?
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An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu clocks.
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French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant
Located in London, GB
Are antique French Louis XV ormolu mantel clock of Hannibal and Scipio signed Amant.
Category
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu clock. The clock is raised by most elegant scroll acanthus leaves centering a beautiful foliate reserve.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The clock is cast from ormolu with scrolling shell and acanthus features; such details being associated with art and furnishings from the Louis XV era.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with three cherubs in clouds around the white and black en...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$43,549 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, F. E. Becker & Co
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most important and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock, signed F. Barbedienne and E.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Cartel Clock
Located in Pembroke, MA
Louis XV style Cartel clock in gilt bronze with painted porcelain dial. The case has been re-gilded, and features typical rocaille ornament such as laurel leaves and berries, flowers...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$5,600 Sale Price
35% Off