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Ebonized Wood Clock with Brass Inlays, 19th Century Italian Design
Ebonized Wood Clock with Brass Inlays, 19th Century Italian Design

Ebonized Wood Clock with Brass Inlays, 19th Century Italian Design

Located in Roma, IT

Good conditions, though some flaws are present. Fine and ancient clock realized in ebony wood with brass and turtle inlays realized in the first half of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century
Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

$933

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Onyx and Antimony Clock  is a decorative object realized in France in the end of the 19th century . Original object realized in enamel, onyx, antimony. Fair conditions: a broken an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, France, Late 19th Century
Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, France, Late 19th Century

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Onyx and antimony clock is an original decorative object realized in France in the end of the 19th century. Original object realized in enamel, onyx, antimony. Fair condition...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$27,193

H 25.99 in W 16.74 in D 5.12 in

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative a...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

$32,282 / set

H 24.41 in W 21.86 in D 8.08 in

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Located in London, GB

As they raise their right hands in a gesture of patriotic and familial piety, the clock’s decoration immortalises the Horatii as the embodiment of ancient Roman valour.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin
Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin

$12,778

H 21.66 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin

Located in London, GB

This wonderful mantel clock is designed in the image of an ancient Roman ruin.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Victorian Brass and Art Glass Table Clock, Late 19th Century UK
Victorian Brass and Art Glass Table Clock, Late 19th Century UK

Victorian Brass and Art Glass Table Clock, Late 19th Century UK

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Victorian table clock, round clock face with Roman numerals and decorative hands, protected by a glass cover.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks

$3,766 / set

H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A stylish Art Deco Egyptian Revival clock set featuring a central timepiece flanked by a pair of obelisks, this piece exudes the grandeur and mystique of the early 20th-century fasci...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma
Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma

Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma

Located in Geneve, CH

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Other, Nickel

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century
Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Following the example of Hubert Robert, they put the ancient ruins on their clocks. While the case is not visibly signed, all of this points to Osmond as its maker.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Ancient Table Clock
Ancient Table Clock

Ancient Table Clock

$11,000

H 6.7 in W 4.73 in

Ancient Table Clock

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

Ancient Table Clock Beautifully designed clock from the 30's.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Pearl, Silver

AW22 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott White Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag
AW22 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott White Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag

AW22 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott White Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag

By Moschino, Jeremy Scott

Located in Los Angeles, CA

*Awesome Out Of Stock Item!* MOSCHINO COUTURE Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag AW22 collection by Jeremy Scott MSRP $4,369.58+tax!

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2010s Italian Clutches

Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder

Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder

$5,000

H 52.76 in W 23.63 in D 2.37 in

Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design
Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design

Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design
Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design

Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

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18th Century Ancient Pendola Louis XVI French White Marble Gilded Bronze, 1800s
18th Century Ancient Pendola Louis XVI French White Marble Gilded Bronze, 1800s

18th Century Ancient Pendola Louis XVI French White Marble Gilded Bronze, 1800s

Located in Torino, Torino

Ancient Pendola Louis XVI (1700) Extremely rare and very refined Louis XVI clock, in white marble and gilded bronze with mercury, Enriched with decorations and sculptures in gild...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Shagreen Obelisk Clock "Luxor" - Galucharme Collection - Design by Nino Basso
Shagreen Obelisk Clock "Luxor" - Galucharme Collection - Design by Nino Basso

Shagreen Obelisk Clock "Luxor" - Galucharme Collection - Design by Nino Basso

By Design Center 1991, Nino Basso

Located in Spilimbergo, IT

Inspired by the architecture of Ancient Egypt, this obelisk-shaped clock adds a refines and original accent to both modern and classic interiors.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century
Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

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H 24.81 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Good conditions: some flaws are present. Fine and ancient clock realized in ebony wood with brass and turtle inlays realized in the first half of the XIX Century.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pendulum in Golden Wood in the Representation Ancient Amphitheater
18th Century Pendulum in Golden Wood in the Representation Ancient Amphitheater

18th Century Pendulum in Golden Wood in the Representation Ancient Amphitheater

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

18th century pendulum in golden wood in the representation of an ancient amphitheater Measures: H 46cm, W 35cm, W 14cm.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet
Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet

Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet

By Henri Michel Jondet

Located in London, GB

This monumental antique French clock set is composed of a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"
Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"

Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"

By Pierre-Victor Ledure

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The three-week going movement, striking half- and full hours. The clock, evoking ancient Virtue personified by the History of Jason and the Golden Fleece, depicts the Thessalian h...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Alabaster Clock
19th Century French Alabaster Clock

19th Century French Alabaster Clock

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H 11.8 in W 15.75 in D 6 in

19th Century French Alabaster Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

The clock features a beautifully sculpted figure of a reclining woman, elegantly draped in classical robes, evoking the grace and serenity of ancient sculpture.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster

Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock
Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock

Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

This stunning and truly unique grandfather clock is shaped like the remains of an ancient, southern European fort or castle.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Brass

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Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine

Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine

By Paul Sormani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed t...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Cathedral Clock
19th Century French Cathedral Clock

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

$3,250

H 18.5 in W 7.13 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

Located in High Point, NC

19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$47,079 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian

Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...

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Antique 1830s French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket

Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medallion below the clock dial shows a ce...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock
Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock

Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique mid 19th century 8 day skeleton clock. Centrally mounted on wood base featuring exposed Fusee movement and protected from dust by a glass dome.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy
French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 22 in D 18 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 the Greek Muse of Astronomy standing on a stepped rectangular gilded bronze base h...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

$20,176

H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 8.27 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eig...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu, Gris St. Anne and white Carrara marble clock, signed 'Mailland, a Paris'. The clock is raised by six mottled ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke
A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock With A White Marble Base by François Linke. The case signed 'Linke'. This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day mov...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré
Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré

Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré

By Dagoty

Located in London, GB

Antique Gothic Revival porcelain clock by Dagoty & Honoré French, c. 1830 Measures: Height 51cm, width 25.5cm, depth 17cm This beautiful Gothic Revival style porcelain clock was...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

$16,141

H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 10.44 in

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 69cm, width 35cm, depth 26.5cm This dramatic and expressive mantel clock is a fine...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock in the manner of Clodion. The clock is raised by elegant reeded topie shaped feet below the ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of ancient clocks available for sale. The range of distinct ancient clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Find 82 antique and vintage ancient clocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ancient clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ancient clocks made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Ancient clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alessandro Zambelli, Chan Chiao Chun and Marcel Wanders are consistently popular.

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Ancient clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,791, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $692,711.