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Important Boulle Marquetry Clock, 19th Century
Important Boulle Marquetry Clock, 19th Century

Important Boulle Marquetry Clock, 19th Century

$78,160

H 39.38 in W 29.14 in D 10.24 in

Important Boulle Marquetry Clock, 19th Century

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

cabinetmaker of the second half of the 19th century. The mechanism of our astronomical clock has three dials

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock
Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock

Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock

$42,500

H 46 in W 22 in D 11.5 in

Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A magnificent ebonized wood and gilt bronze mid-19th century clock signed Raingo Freres, France

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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

$130,621 / set

H 27.17 in W 31.89 in D 9.06 in

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

1832, was famous for its astronomical clocks, one of which is now in the Windsor Castle collection. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris

By Raingo Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

French Porcelain Mantel clock by Raingo Freres, Paris French porcelain mantel clock housed in

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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

By Mathieu Planchon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, notably restoring the 16th-century astronomical clock at Beauvais Cathedral and documenting early

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Napoleon III  French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock
Napoleon III  French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock

Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Napoleon III figural astronomical sciences clock. The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères
Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères

Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in Long Island City, NY

and moved to Paris in 1813. In Tournai, he probably made one of his first astronomical clocks with

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine early 19th century French Empire gilt bronze clock representing an allegory of astronomy

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

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

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845
19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845

By Perrelet

Located in Greven, DE

wearer's movement to wind the watch. In the early 19th century, the Perrelets worked on astronomical clocks

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Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute
Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute

Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute

By Lepaute

Located in Dublin, IE

his wife Nicole, he worked on calculations for his astronomical clocks , calendar clocks, and

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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Clock in the Form of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre, circa 1825
Empire Clock in the Form of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre, circa 1825

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 Print of Exeter Cathedral from the Illustrated London News, 1877
Antique Print of Exeter Cathedral from the Illustrated London News, 1877

Antique Print of Exeter Cathedral from the Illustrated London News, 1877

Located in Langweer, NL

several notable features, including an early set of misericords, an astronomical clock and the longest

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock, Sculptural Case with Cherub
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock, Sculptural Case with Cherub

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock, Sculptural Case with Cherub

By Raingo Frères

Located in Madrid, ES

), this impressively large clock, measuring over 1 meter tall ( 3 feet +), is an example of the “Second

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Fine French Ormolu Clock, Three-Piece Set with Neoclassical Motifs
19th Century Fine French Ormolu Clock, Three-Piece Set with Neoclassical Motifs

19th Century Fine French Ormolu Clock, Three-Piece Set with Neoclassical Motifs

By Raingo Frères

Located in Madrid, ES

precision clocks and astronomical “orrerey” devices during the French Empire and Restoration Periods. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub & Dragons Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub & Dragons Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub & Dragons Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

astronomical clock designed by Claude Simeon Passemant (1702-1769) and made by Dauthiau (w. 1735-1767). Housed

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Northern Italian Carved Wood & Gessoed Atlas with Celestial Globe Circa 1800
Northern Italian Carved Wood & Gessoed Atlas with Celestial Globe Circa 1800

Northern Italian Carved Wood & Gessoed Atlas with Celestial Globe Circa 1800

Located in Palm Springs, CA

combined with rotating celestial globes, orreries, and early astronomical clocks. The surface retains

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Empire Style Chandelier
Early 20th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Empire Style Chandelier

Early 20th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nine-Light Empire Style Chandelier

By Raingo Frères

Located in Long Island City, NY

probably made one of his first astronomical clocks with planetarium which was his specialty. Raingo was

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Map of Morbihan by Vuillemin – France Département Map c.1850
Antique Map of Morbihan by Vuillemin – France Département Map c.1850

Antique Map of Morbihan by Vuillemin – France Département Map c.1850

Located in Langweer, NL

cycling competitions 10. **Ploërmel** – Religious heritage, astronomical clock 11. **Locminé** – Former

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Maps

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Paper

19th Century, View of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Follower of Francesco Guardi
19th Century, View of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Follower of Francesco Guardi

19th Century, View of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Follower of Francesco Guardi

By Francesco Guardi

Located in IT

ancient Merceria. With its large astronomical clock, a masterpiece of both technique and engineering, it

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp
Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp

Antique Georgian Pinchbeek Long Guard Chain Snake Head Clasp

Located in Munich, Bavaria

London watch- and clockmaker Christopher Pinchbeck (1670- 1732). He was an inventor of astronomical and

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Antique 1820s English Chain Necklaces

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Pinchbeck

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Napoleon III Henri Picard Gold Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, 1860
Napoleon III Henri Picard Gold Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, 1860

Napoleon III Henri Picard Gold Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, 1860

By Raingo Frères

Located in Chicago, IL

creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations, a planetary pendulum clock made in 1824, was

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Mantel Clock by Victor Raingo Paris
Antique French Mantel Clock by Victor Raingo Paris

Antique French Mantel Clock by Victor Raingo Paris

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H 16.15 in W 9.26 in D 6.11 in

Antique French Mantel Clock by Victor Raingo Paris

By Victor Chabaud AG Alvergniat Freres

Located in Vilnius, LT

in 1813. In Tournai, he probably made one of his first astronomical clocks with planetarium which was

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Donovan or "Moon Clock" Illuminated Sculpture, Glass, Brass, Maple
Art Donovan or "Moon Clock" Illuminated Sculpture, Glass, Brass, Maple

Art Donovan or "Moon Clock" Illuminated Sculpture, Glass, Brass, Maple

By Art Donovan

Located in Southampton, NY

inspired by the luxurious and ornate Astronomical clocks of Europe. The crown is a glowing "Moon" dome in

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Mantel Clocks

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Brass

George I Green Japanned Longcase Clock by “Edward Cockey, Warminster”
George I Green Japanned Longcase Clock by “Edward Cockey, Warminster”

George I Green Japanned Longcase Clock by “Edward Cockey, Warminster”

Located in Knutsford, GB

and well-connected clockmaker. In 1707 he made an extremely complicated astronomical clock for Lord

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

An exceptional large Oscillating clock by A Janvier
An exceptional large Oscillating clock by A Janvier

An exceptional large Oscillating clock by A Janvier

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H 57.09 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in

An exceptional large Oscillating clock by A Janvier

By Antide Janvier

Located in HAARLEM, NL

by Louis XVI in 1789 and a “geographical” clock. Other masterpieces included his great astronomical

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells
Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells

Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells

By Baguellin

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Empire-period astronomical skeleton clock with quarter strike on three bells, signed Baguellin à

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Antique 1810s French First Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York
Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York

Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York

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H 117 in W 25.5 in D 11.5 in

Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York

By J. & J.W. Meeks

Located in Providence, RI

desirable and a clock of this stature is truly monumental and as an astronomical regulator, is a rarity and

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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Clocks

Very Nice French Astronomical Guild Table Clock with Digital Time Indication

Very Nice French Astronomical Guild Table Clock with Digital Time Indication

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice French astronomical guild table clock with digital time indication so-called "Orry

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20th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Delettrez a Paris Clock with Achile Brocot Escapement, circa 1880
Delettrez a Paris Clock with Achile Brocot Escapement, circa 1880

Delettrez a Paris Clock with Achile Brocot Escapement, circa 1880

By Brocot & Delettrez

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An exquisite, almost as new, skeletonized, astronomical multi - barrel year - duration clock with

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Brocot–Delettrez Paris Astronomical Clock with Perpetual Calendar, C. 1872–1880
Brocot–Delettrez Paris Astronomical Clock with Perpetual Calendar, C. 1872–1880

Brocot–Delettrez Paris Astronomical Clock with Perpetual Calendar, C. 1872–1880

By Brocot & Delettrez

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Brocot–Delettrez Paris Astronomical Clock with Perpetual Calendar, circa 1872–1880 Case: Burl

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Very Large Clock Sconce After Caffieri in Rococo Style
Very Large Clock Sconce After Caffieri in Rococo Style

Very Large Clock Sconce After Caffieri in Rococo Style

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Paris, FR

king's buildings under the reign of Louis XV. In particular, he made the astronomical clock in the

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks
Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks

Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks

Located in Amersham, GB

This unusual astronomical clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock Company

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris
Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris

Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris

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H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in

Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris

By Raingo Frères

Located in Amersham, GB

Raingo made astronomical clocks, and example, a planetary pendulum clock made in 1824, was purchased by

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock by Raingo Freres, 19th Century
Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock by Raingo Freres, 19th Century

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock by Raingo Freres, 19th Century

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

in 1775. Zacharie Joseph Raingo specialised in creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations

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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Rare French Ormulu and White Onyx Thee-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Freres
Rare French Ormulu and White Onyx Thee-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Freres

Rare French Ormulu and White Onyx Thee-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Freres

By Raingo Frères

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

speciality. also called astronomical clocks. they are mounted with a spheres rotation mechanism in order to

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Raingo Frères, Henri Picard

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

establish Raingo Frères in 1813. Initially specialising in precision astronomical clocks and then after 1825

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine and Early Ormolu Clock by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard of Paris
Fine and Early Ormolu Clock by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard of Paris

Fine and Early Ormolu Clock by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard of Paris

By Henri Picard, Raingo Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early ormolu (mercury gilded bronze) boudoir clock of small and delicate proportions. It

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock by Raingo Frères & Henri Picard of Paris
Fine Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock by Raingo Frères & Henri Picard of Paris

Fine Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock by Raingo Frères & Henri Picard of Paris

By Zacharie Raingo, Henri Picard

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very fine and early ormolu (finely gilded bronze) clock mounted with exquisite Sèvres style

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Raingo Freres Louis XV Rococo Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Raingo Freres Louis XV Rococo Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Raingo Freres Louis XV Rococo Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

By Japy Frères, Raingo Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

specialized in creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations, a planetary pendulum clock made in 1824

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

By Henri Picard, Raingo Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early clock, the case by Henri Picard of Paris and the movement by Raingo Frères. It is

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early Ormolu and Porcelain Antique French Clock by Raingo Freres
Early Ormolu and Porcelain Antique French Clock by Raingo Freres

Early Ormolu and Porcelain Antique French Clock by Raingo Freres

By Raingo Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Raingo specialized in creating astronomical clocks. One of these creations, a planetary pendulum clock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"
Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"

Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"

By Self Winding Clock Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

years Self Winding Clock Company astronomical master clocks were used to transmit nation wide time

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock c.1800
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock c.1800

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock c.1800

Located in London, GB

indicators, and include clocks with music, quarter -chiming and astronomical indications. About twenty clocks

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock by George Margetts, London
Antique George III Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock by George Margetts, London

Antique George III Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock by George Margetts, London

By George Margetts

Located in Devon, GB

. He was known for his complex astronomical watches, clocks and chronometers. Examples of his clocks

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Antique 1780s English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris

Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris

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H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in

Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris

By Zacharie Raingo

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredible rarity of horological and astronomical significance, this stunning planetary clock

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Monumental Swiss Brass Telescope by Perrelet
Monumental Swiss Brass Telescope by Perrelet

Monumental Swiss Brass Telescope by Perrelet

By Perrelet

Located in New Orleans, LA

-Frédéric presented an astronomical clock at the Universal Exhibition. The clock was so well received that

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Antique 19th Century European Other Scientific Instruments

Astronomical Tower Clock by Planchon au Palais Royal
Astronomical Tower Clock by Planchon au Palais Royal

Astronomical Tower Clock by Planchon au Palais Royal

By Palais Royal, Mathieu Planchon

Located in Montreal, QC

particular example is a scale model of the clock at Bourges Cathedral, the oldest Astronomical clock in

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850

By Raingo Frères

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

(1775 – 1847). He specialised in astronomical clocks. He had four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and

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Antique 1850s French Other Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu and Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Frères
Ormolu and Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Frères

Ormolu and Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

1775. Zacharie Joseph Raingo specialised in astronomical clocks, and one of his creations, a planetary

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1860
Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1860

Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous white marble and ormolu-mounted figural mantel clock c.1860 in date. The 3.5

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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Large Antique French Cloisonné & Brass Astronomical 8 Day Calendar Clock 1890
Large Antique French Cloisonné & Brass Astronomical 8 Day Calendar Clock 1890

Large Antique French Cloisonné & Brass Astronomical 8 Day Calendar Clock 1890

Located in Portland, OR

A good and large antique French brass Cloisonné eight day time and strike astronomical calendar

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

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H 25.2 in W 18.51 in D 7.49 in

Large 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

hold mathematical and astronomical instruments. The clock base features an egg and dart border to the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 18th Century Giltwood Louis XV Decorative Wall Clock with Floral Motifs
French 18th Century Giltwood Louis XV Decorative Wall Clock with Floral Motifs

French 18th Century Giltwood Louis XV Decorative Wall Clock with Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

a clockmaker named Claude-Siméon Passemant who produced the beautiful astronomical clock at the

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture
19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture

By Raingo Frères

Located in Dublin, IE

1860-1900 at Rue Vielle de Temple. In Tournai, he probably made one of his first astronomical clocks

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

An impressive French astronomical centerpiece table clock, circa 1880
An impressive French astronomical centerpiece table clock, circa 1880

An impressive French astronomical centerpiece table clock, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

going and striking work, 8-day duration. Planchon is very famous for his high quality clock cases

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock
Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock

Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock

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H 81.5 in W 19.3 in D 9.85 in

Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock

By Arnold & Dent

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

number of astronomical clocks incorporating the ideas of Sir George Biddel Airy the Astronomer Royal. The

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

18th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Pendulum Clock Astronomical Allegory
18th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Pendulum Clock Astronomical Allegory

18th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Pendulum Clock Astronomical Allegory

By Honoré Pons, Cleret

Located in Firenze, IT

An amazing French neoclassical gilt bronze pendulum clock retaining its original ormolu gilding

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Astronomical Table Regulator, 19th Century
French Astronomical Table Regulator, 19th Century

French Astronomical Table Regulator, 19th Century

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H 17.33 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

French Astronomical Table Regulator, 19th Century

By Maux Lacroix

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Table regulator with astronomical and year calendar, signed Maux Lacroix à Montpellier, circa 1870

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration
An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration

An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration

By John Arnold

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

', Fig 4 Page 14. The clock also shares a mount with the Four-dialled astronomical clock by

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Antique Late 18th Century English Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc

George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock
George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

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H 88.98 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in

George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

By Claudius Du Chesne London

Located in London, GB

well-respected maker who made a number of complicated astronomical and musical clocks. In particular he

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Antique Bronze with Foundry Mark and Signature
Antique Bronze with Foundry Mark and Signature

Antique Bronze with Foundry Mark and Signature

Located in Vancouver, BC

clockmaking shopunder the Empire and the Restoration periode. We owe Raingo some astronomical clock models

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20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates

12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates

By Coalport for Tiffany

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...

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Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Jesse Hickman, Note Three Twenty Two Sixteen A, 2016, Enamel, Wood, Glue
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Jesse Hickman, Note Three Twenty Two Sixteen A, 2016, Enamel, Wood, Glue

By Jesse Hickman

Located in Darien, CT

Over the past few years, Jesse Hickman has been making minimal abstract paintings on wood with few constraints. He calls this series Notes, thinking of these pieces as drawn sketches...

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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Yvette Cohen, Ara Pacis - Zen Corner, 2009, Minimalist sculpture
Yvette Cohen, Ara Pacis - Zen Corner, 2009, Minimalist sculpture

Yvette Cohen, Ara Pacis - Zen Corner, 2009, Minimalist sculpture

By Yvette Cohen

Located in Darien, CT

My work bridges the divide between sculpture and painting and drawing. Paintings are geometric masses of color in oil paint and wood dowels, on shaped canvas. Often grouped in d...

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2010s Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Wood

Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase
Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase

Pair Stone Garden Urns Classical Amphora English Garden Vase

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning pair of large English stone garden urns of amphora form Stand on the square pedestal bases Overall height is eight feet tall - 243 CM - so good size The urns come in three ...

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Vintage 1980s Urns

Materials

Stone

Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature

Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...

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Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat

English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...

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Antique 19th Century Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Cocobolo Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker, 1960s Modern Design
Cocobolo Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker, 1960s Modern Design

Cocobolo Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker, 1960s Modern Design

$20,212Sale Price|25% Off

H 30.25 in W 53.5 in D 96 in

Cocobolo Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker, 1960s Modern Design

By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chattanooga, TN

An architectural marvel in living form, this Cocobolo rosewood dining table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal, Mexico, commands attention as both functional object and sculptural stateme...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Cocobolo

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service
Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service

$2,850 / set

H 27 in W 24 in D 2 in

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service

Located in Washington, DC

Set of porcelain de Paris coffee & tea service - eighteen (18) pieces. Made famous during the Napoleon Period 1795 - 1830
Coffee pot - W - 8"; H - 10"
Te...

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Antique 19th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame
19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame

19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame

By Limoges

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Limoges enamel plaque depicts a knight in full armour. He is portrayed turning towards the viewer, as though he is about to unsheathe his sword. The knight stands befo...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen
Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

$11,687

H 59.26 in W 51.97 in D 1.58 in

Rococo Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Three-Fold Screen

Located in London, GB

Painted to the front and rear with outdoor scenes of nature, with courting couples and winged cherubs, in the typical Rococo style.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Giltwood

Matson Lines Hawaii "Festival of the Sea" Lithograph by Eugene Savage, Framed
Matson Lines Hawaii "Festival of the Sea" Lithograph by Eugene Savage, Framed

Matson Lines Hawaii "Festival of the Sea" Lithograph by Eugene Savage, Framed

By Eugene Francis Savage

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Matson Lines Hawaii "Festival of the Sea" artwork lithograph by artist Eugene Savage taken from the well-known Matson Cruise Line's original menus. It is featured in the ori...

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Vintage 1940s American Prints

Materials

Bamboo

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Astronomical Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the astronomical clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every astronomical clock was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect astronomical clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An astronomical clock, designed in the Louis XVI, Louis XV or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Baguellin, Cleret and Honoré Pons each produced at least one beautiful astronomical clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Astronomical Clock?

An astronomical clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,539, while the lowest priced sells for $2,000 and the highest can go for as much as $764,783.

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Questions About Astronomical Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The oldest astronomical clock in the world is in Prague, located on the Old Town City Hall in city square. Installed in 1410, it was the third oldest astronomical clock in the world, and the oldest one still in operation. Browse a range of astronomical clocks on 1stDibs.