Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock

H 16 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

French Gilt Bronze Clock, with Bacchus Head, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

French gilt bronze clock, with Bacchus head, circa 1840.

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1840s French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Clock, with Bacchus Head, circa 1840

H 17 in W 9 in D 4 in

French Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb gilt bronze and Sienna marble clock depicting Urania (muse of astronomy).

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1880s French Empire Revival Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Clock

H 26.5 in W 18.25 in D 8 in

Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful, classically designed antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Frères. It features

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set

H 16.25 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

By Lepine

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare pair of late 18th century to early 19th century French gilt bronze clock and

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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

H 39 in W 17 in D 5 in

Large Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and impressive original antique French clock by Louis Japy. It is beautifully made in

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Large Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

H 19.75 in W 11 in D 5.25 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Royer

By Ernest Royer

Located in London, GB

This beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) clock set was crafted, circa 1870 in France. The set is

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1870s French Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Royer

H 23.63 in W 20.48 in D 8.27 in

Mid 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Rococo Style

Located in Vaughan, ON

Measures: 3 4/5 inch/ 350mm High Made in France, Mid 19th century, Gilt Bronze Rococo style

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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Rococo Style

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H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in

French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault

Located in Houston, TX

Gilt bronze clock with patinated bronze figures of two angels sitting on the Crest of the clock

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault

H 24 in W 25 in D 9.5 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique French gilt bronze mantel clock with Bleu Celeste porcelain panels in the

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1860s French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock with Portrait Plaque of Molière, 19th Century

H 13.39 in W 20.48 in D 5.52 in

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

By Raingo Frères

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antiques 19th Century French Rococo-style gilt-bronze mantle clock crafted by Raingo Frères. The

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1850s French Other Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

H 22.25 in W 20.87 in D 9.45 in

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very good quality Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock. French gilt bronze clock with enamel

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 8.75 in W 5 in D 2 in

French Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock With Dog, 19 C

Located in Cypress, CA

Lovely 19 century French gilt-bronze clock Apparently unsigned The white porcelain dial with Roman

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock With Dog, 19 C

H 17 in W 13 in D 6 in

Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French gilt bronze clock by A. D. Mougin. Modelled in architectural form and

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock

H 15.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in Austin, TX

Amazing and rare 19th century French gilt bronze clock surmounted by two finely crafted cherubs

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860

H 17 in W 21 in D 10 in

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 27cm

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French clock, modelled in the Baroque style in gilt bronze. It is of

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

H 18.25 in W 9.75 in D 6 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French Baroque clock. Designed as a romantic ruin with an

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

H 17 in W 10.75 in D 7 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning antique French Baroque drum head clock. Beautifully modelled in gilt bronze

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19th Century Baroque Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

H 16.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Hollywood, SC

French gilt bronze and marble three piece mantel clock flanked by matching candelabras. Center

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19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set

H 25.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

This unusual clock signed Blanc Fils Palais Royal is modelled as a library, flanked by two seated

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in

French Gilt-Bronze and Glass Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

An elegant French gilt-bronze and glass clock garniture. Urn shaped gilt bronze mounted crystal

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19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Gilt-Bronze and Glass Clock Set

H 17.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

French Régence Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

Located in London, GB

French Régence style gilt bronze clock garniture French, late 19th century Clock: Height 60cm

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Régence Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50cm

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning Baroque style antique French Cartel wall clock. It is beautifully modelled in gilded

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

H 21.75 in W 13 in D 5 in

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 9 in D 5 in

French Restauration Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Restauation period gilt and patinated bronze clock.

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19th Century French Restauration Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Restauration Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 17.5 in W 9.25 in D 5 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Cartel Wall Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French cartel wall clock by Vincenti et Cie. It is beautifully modelled

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Cartel Wall Clock

H 23.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Empire period gilt bronze figural clock representing Amour & Psyche.

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock

H 19.5 in W 12.5 in D 4.75 in

French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture

By Japy Frères

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality 19 century French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture with hand

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture

H 20.5 in W 17 in D 6 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very decorative antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock by Vincenti, circa 1870. It is

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19th Century French Rococo Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

H 20.5 in W 9.25 in D 3.5 in

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical style lyre-form gilt bronze clock French, 19th century Measures: Height 50cm

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

H 19.69 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in

Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Classical Clock Set

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A huge and magnificent antique French classical clock set, dating from circa 1890 and standing at

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Classical Clock Set

H 25.25 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

French Napoleon III Equestrian Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Kastrup, DK

French pendulum fireplace mantel clock in chiseled gilded and patinated bronze. The upper part with

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Napoleon III Equestrian Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 21.26 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in

French Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 20.08 in W 13 in D 5.52 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Located in London, GB

, which consists of a mantel clock and pair of candelabra is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and the

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French clock. It is Louis XV in style, mounted with exquisite

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 18 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in New York, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) gilt bronze mantle clock with a center fluted column

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock

H 26.5 in W 20 in D 7.75 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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1850s French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock

H 46 in W 22 in D 11.5 in

Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

where he bought a planetarium-clock of Raingo in 1824. In 1860, Raingo Frères had furnished bronzes

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19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

H 19 in W 22 in D 8 in

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

An Exquisite Antique French Period Empire Neoclassical gilt bronze figural clock embellished with

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Ormolu, Steel, Enamel

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

H 18 in W 15 in D 6 in

Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality gilt and patinated bronze library clock surmounted on a white oblong base. Having a

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19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

H 20.5 in W 26.75 in D 8 in

Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and impressive antique French cartel wall clock by A. D. Mougin. Beautifully modelled in

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

H 24.75 in W 12.25 in D 5.25 in

Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers

Located in New York, NY

19th c. French Gilt Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Clock possibly made for the Chinese market. The

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Ormolu

Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers

H 20 in W 15 in D 5 in

Fine Quality French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in New York, NY

A very fine French empire style patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock with neoclassical scene

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1870s French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Fine Quality French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 25 in W 12 in D 8 in

Large Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candelabra Clock Set

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French gilded bronze clock set. It is of the most beautiful

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19th Century French Rococo Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

Large Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Candelabra Clock Set

H 19.75 in W 11.75 in D 8 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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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

H 15 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very large and impressive 19th century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze malachite mantel

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19th Century European Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Malachite, Bronze

Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock

H 41 in W 32 in D 15 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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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

H 18.1 in W 11.8 in D 4.7 in

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

Located in London, GB

French Charles X malachite and gilt bronze figurative clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 6.3 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Clock Set

Located in London, GB

glass columns, with gilt bronze tops and bottoms, flank the glass case. The glass clock case stands on a

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Clock Set

H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French gilt bronze mounted malachite turning mantel clock French, late 19th century

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock

H 29.53 in W 11.03 in D 10.04 in

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock French, circa 1850 Measures: With

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 13 in

19th Century French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Amour & Psyche Mantel Clock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very fine gilt bronze figural mantel clock featuring cupid (also known as amour) swooning a

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Amour & Psyche Mantel Clock

H 20 in W 13 in D 5 in

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine large 19th century French gilt bronze mantel clock modeled in form of a classical lady

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 28 in W 27.5 in D 8 in

French Figural Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze, White Marble 19th Century Clock

Located in Houston, TX

Large scale mantel or tabletop clock in the neoclassic style of a woman reclining and a Child with

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Figural Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze, White Marble 19th Century Clock

H 17.5 in W 22 in D 8 in

Gilt Bronze and Lapis French Empire Period Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This exquisite early 19th century mantel clock is mounted with gilt bronze and has benefited from

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Lapis French Empire Period Mantel Clock

H 22.45 in W 17.33 in D 5.12 in

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

H 21.66 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in

Late 18th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a late 18th century Directoir marble and gilt bronze clock after a model by

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 22 in W 16.75 in D 5 in

French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Lyre Clock

By Lamy

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A high quality Restauration period mahogany and gilt bronze lyre mantel (fireplace) clock in the

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Early 18th Century French Restauration Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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Bronze

French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Lyre Clock

H 18 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique French gilt bronze clock available at 1stDibs. An antique French gilt bronze clock — often made from metal, bronze and ormolu — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique French gilt bronze clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique French gilt bronze clock made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique French gilt bronze clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Japy Frères, A.D. Mougin and Samuel Marti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock?

An antique French gilt bronze clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,757, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $151,536.

Finding the Right clocks for You

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

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

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

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

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

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