Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, France, 1870
By Napoléon III
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze and White Marble Clock, circa 1870, of rounded rectangular form, the circular white enamel dial signed "Gros A Lyon", the movement strike on be...
Marble, Bronze
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful Napoleon III ormolu mantle clock from the estate of a Los Angeles collector from around 1860. There is a zaftig little boy perched at the top of the clock, and f...
Brass
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era. This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880.
Brass
Large Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Commemorating Napoleon
Located in London, GB
Large gilt bronze mantel clock commemorating Napoleon French, circa 1840 Measures: Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 15cm The gilt bronze mantel clock is set on a rectangular, tier...
Ormolu, Bronze
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Mantel Clock with Red Marble, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napoleon III mantel clock featuring a dynamic sculpture of a Revolutionary French peasant woman.
Marble, Metal
Mantel Clocks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fireplace set from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Gilt bronze, patinated bronze and marble mantel set, 19th century, Napoleon III period, simple overhaul of the movement req...
Marble, Bronze
Antique Napoleon III Marble Mantel Clock by Adolf Fraaier, Amsterdam
Located in Antwerp, BE
A distinguished Napoleon III marble mantel clock, retailed by Adolf Fraaier of Amsterdam, dating from the late 19th century.
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte
By LeRoy
Located in London, GB
This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and commemorates the return of Napoleon's ashes to France in 1840.
Ormolu
19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautifully detailed Napoleon III fire-gilt bronze figural mantel clock is from France, circa 1860-1880.
Bronze
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional French Napoleon III gilt bronze figural mantel clock, dating to the early 19th century, showcasing the elegance, artistry, and masterful craftsmanship that made French...
Bronze
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, By Jean-François Denière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, 'Pendule à Cercles Tournants', By Jean-François Denière, Paris.
Bronze
Napoleon III, Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Imposing and magnificent fireplace gilded bronze and blue porcelain vases. The clock is decorated with putti representing the 4 seasons. It is surmounted by a blue porcelain vase, it...
Bronze
French Napoleon III Bronze Peacock Mantel Clock Viot & Cie, 19th C.
Located in BARCELONA, ES
An exceptional French mantel clock by Viot & Cie, dating to the Napoleon III period, circa 1860–1880.
Marble, Bronze
$8,505Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III French Bronze Mantel Clock Set from the 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Napoleon III French Bronze Mantel Clock Set from the 19th Century A figural set featuring putti, known as a mantel clock set, consisting of a mantel clock and two four-armed candela...
Brass, Bronze
$2,012Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890.
Marble, Brass
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in New York, NY
Unique Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel clock C.1870's by Japy Freres This impressive mantel clock in the Napoleon III taste with Sèvres style celeste blue...
Bronze
$2,750Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture
By Paris Studio
Located in Valladolid, ES
Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble clock surmounted by a patinated bronze representing a Greek writer or philosopher holding the a manuscript on his knees One of a kind an...
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabras
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock retailed by J.E.
Bronze, Enamel
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of war including cannon, cannon balls, map scrolls and standards bearing eagles. The sil...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Napoleon III Bronze & Glass Mantel Clock By Vincenti & Cie Circa 1870
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Long Branch, NJ
rench Napoleon III Bronze & Glass Mantel Clock By Vincenti & Cie Circa 1870 Dimensions : 19" Tall X 9.25" Wide X 6" Deep This stunning clock was made Vincenti & Cie in the late 19t...
Bronze
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Miroy Frères
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The c...
Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze, Glass and Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze, Champlevé Enamel & Glass Mantel Clock with matching Champlevé Candelabras Clock face marks: Bigelow Kennard & Co. / Chicago Late 19th/early 20th centu...
Bronze, Enamel
Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris France, circa 1850/60 Bronze, matte-gilt with polished edges.
Bronze
Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier A fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bronze.
Bronze
$1,086Sale Price / set|50% Off
Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French clock named "The hour will ring" (visible inscription) signed by the sculptor Lorenzo Vergnano with stamp and number 553 on the back. It represents a building p...
Metal
$1,649Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
Marble, Brass
Napoleon III Mantel Clock in Bleu de Sèvres Porcelain & Chased Ormolu - 21.2 in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
A magnificent Napoleon III period mantel clock, dating to around 1865–1875, crafted in deep bleu de Sèvres porcelain and richly decorated with finely chased gilt bronze (ormolu).
Bronze
19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb 19th century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock This clock was produced in the French Empire period, in the first quarter of the nin...
Brass
French Skeleton Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Skeleton clock with Gothic style brass frame standing on a marquetry inlaid rosewood base with bun feet. Cherubs head pendulum bob, enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and ...
Brass
French Napoleon III mantel clock in ormolu and pink porcelain
Located in London, GB
A most attractive French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with a profusion of porcelain panels. The original gilding is in excellent condition and there are lovely silver highlights...
Ormolu
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Sided Mantel Clock in Four Glass Form
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain sided mantel clock in four glass form.
Ormolu
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This mantel clock depicts a mythological group scene in bronze of figures representing a cupid with a torch in his right hand in clouds made of scrolls and foliage flirting with a se...
Malachite, Bronze
Carrier-Belleuse Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Movement by Auguste Lemaire, Paris. Stamped to backplate with maker's mark and numbered "411", with white enamel chapter ring surrounding a gilt center inscribed "AUGst LEMAIRE" and ...
Bronze
Fine Sevres and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1870. A fine late 19th century ormolu and porcelain mounted mantel clock, the painted dial above a courting couple scene, the whole mounted with a Krater vase and ra...
Ormolu
A Fine French Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, After Robert Osmond
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, after the model by Robert Osmond.
Bronze
Fine Quality Napoleon III Style Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock with a Putto
Located in New York, NY
The globe-form clock case surmounted by a putto and flanked by allegorical figures, on a spreading base cast with floral garlands. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 3...
Bronze
Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880. The ormolu case mounted with fine painted porcelain scenes of a courting couple. This unusual mauve color pallet emphasizes the quality and cleanliness of the ...
Porcelain
Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880 The ormolu case mounted with fine painted porcelain scenes of a courting couple. This unusual mauve colour pallet emphasizes the quality and cleanliness of the ...
Bronze
Exquisite 19th Century Mantel Clock – Planchon Paris
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Exquisite 19th Century Mantel Clock – Planchon Paris This exceptional mantel clock, crafted by the renowned Planchon manufactory in Paris during the second half of the 19th century,...
Bronze
Fine Napoleon III Bronze Dore Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautifully detailed 19th century bronze dore clock with the figure of cupid on the top.
Bronze
Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism «horlogerie suisse 23 Rue d'Alsace Lorraine Toulouse» in French Rococo Revival style. Mech...
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter
Large Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Set, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period mantel set, 19th century, in gilt bronze, cloisonné with red and pink enamel, clock and two candelabras.
Bronze
Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser
Located in London, GB
This gilt bronze mounted mantel clock is formed about a beautiful sky-blue, parcel gilt Sèvres style porcelain vase. The enamel dial is mounted within a gilt bronze drum that is drap...
Ormolu, Bronze
A Napoleon III Three Piece Figural Clock Garniture
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Pieces Figural Clock Garniture. By Charpentier & Cie., Paris. Comprising a mantle clock modelled with playful cherubs with white enam...
Bronze
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Porticus Clock - Napoleon III - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
This elegant Porticus clock, dating to the 19th century, exemplifies the French Napoleon III style, characterized by rich materials and ornate decorative details.
Metal, Bronze
$16,569 / set
Napoleon 111 three piece clock set
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
Magnificent marble and gilt bronze three piece clock set This clock set is in the napoleon 111 period Attributed to Francois Linke
Marble
Napolean iii French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning Napolean III French Ormolu and white marble clock with gilded Baccanalian frieze decoration to the base and seated a classical lady standing on six gilded button feet. Enam...
Marble
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass inlaid Boulle clock. The clock is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with acanthus le...
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Mantel Clock, by 'Monbro Aine, Paris'
By Monbro Ainé 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality, large French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, signed; 'Monbro Aine, Paris'. Having an urn of grapes with semi clad Putti on either side....
Marble, Ormolu
French Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Four Seasons Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French ormolu and blue porcelain mantel clock. The blue porcelain with blue ground and decorated with baskets of flowers, fruit and doves, cherubs. A clock of the very highest qualit...
Ormolu
Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture, Gilt-Bronze & Porcelain
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoléon III gilt-bronze and sèvres style cobalt blue ground 'Jewelled' Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of five-light vase candel...
Ormolu
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Putti Clock
By Jules Allard et Fils
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain putti mantel (fireplace) clock in gilded bronze with inset painted porcelain plaques.
Bronze
French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
An attractive French Napoleon III antique mantel clock in original ormolu and fine pink, handpainted and jewelled porcelain.
Ormolu
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Napoleon III Period neoclassical style three-piece clock set.
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
Napoleon III Astronomical Sciences Clock, Patinated Bronze & Marble, 1875
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Napoleon III figural astronomical sciences clock. The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside the ‘blued’ bronze globe of the world housing the movement; he holds scientific inst...
Bronze
19th Century Richard & Cie Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock - Japy Frères
By Japy Frères
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
An elegant French mantel clock attributed to Richard & Cie of Paris, dating to the late 19th century.
Bronze
French Porcelain and Bisque Mantel Clock by Miroy Freres, Paris
By Miroy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain and Bisque pottery mantel clock with floral decoration and gilded garlands supporting a French Nobleman and his mistress. Beautifully decorated with an enamel dial a...
Porcelain
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock Set with Candelabra, Circa 1870
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set, circa 1870, comprising: a clock surmounted by two-handled urn with a circular dial inset with enameled numerals, with acanthus scrolls...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century, Napoleon III Style Bronze Pendulum Chimney Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Great empire pendulum / chimney clock, circa 1830-1840 bronze. Bronze, fire-gilt partially dark brown patinated. Staggered rectangular base on elaborate stand decorated with palms a...
Bronze
Mantel Clock with Napoleon Bonaparte on Horseback
By Hans Muller
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
French Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock with Napoleon Bonaparte on Horseback.
Marble, Bronze
Gilded Mantel Clock from Napoleon III Time
Located in Marseille, FR
XIXth century gilded clock for mantel embellishment, from the Napoleon III time, in the style of Louis XVI, with calendar and moon phase dial.
Metal
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This mantel clock is crafted in a neoclassical style of the Napoleon III period (1824-1830).
Malachite, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This 19th-century clock is an exquisite work of art, perfectly reflecting the refined and elegant style of the Napoleon III period. Here is a detailed description of this masterpiece...
Malachite, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
A beautiful clock made of bronze and malachite in an intense green and blue color. The clock stands on four decorated feet in the shape of paws. At the foot of the dial there is a cu...
Malachite, Bronze
Red Chinoiserie Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A George V period mantel clock, having a dome top case, a red ground with raised oriental style decoration. The polished steel dial has a convex glass. The 8 day pendulum movement st...
French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very impressive French bronze gilt mantel clock with scrolling leaf, acanthus leaf and decorative moulding design throughout with inset serve style porcelain panels painted with fl...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt Mantel Clock with Porcelain Panels
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Napoleon III bronze gilt mantel clock with decorative leaf design, swags, beaded detail and urn to the top with inset hand painted floral Sevres style porc...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 20.48 in D 11.03 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period by Moreau Mathu
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Warsaw, PL
An exceptional example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this mantel clock by the renowned sculptor Moreau Mathu embodies the opulence and refinement of the Napoleon III period.
Silver, Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.4 in W 88 in D 6.7 in
A Napoleon iii Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in the idiosyncratic Renaissance Revival style that found its f...
Bronze, Enamel
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An impressive French Napoleon III bronze gilt mantel clock with decorative mouldings, beaded detail, and leaf design throughout adorned with putti and surmounted with finals and porc...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 13 in W 8 in D 5 in
French Napoleon III Bronze Gilt and Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality French Napoleon III, Louis XIV style finely cast bronze gilt mantel clock with foliate design throughout, tapering reeded columns and masked mount stood on ...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by H. Journet & Cie
By H. Journet & Cie
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic example of France mantel clock, superb quality of chisel and fusion of bronzes, marble with incredible veins ... H. Journet & Cie B_d des Italiens 24, Paris. Clock with pen...
Marble, Bronze
Napoléon III Clock Garniture, circa 1880
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
A fine clock garniture comprises of a clock and a pair of candelabra, circa 1880, Napoléon III. The finely cast and chiselled gilt bronze case has a king blue face with Roman numerals.
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon Clock
Located in Marseille, FR
A 19th century gilt bronze Napoleon clock. Movement needs revision but works. Perfect condition.
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
A fine Tiffany & Co. bronze mental clock. This 19th century clock is completed with the key and the Pendulum.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
French Napoleon III Ormolu Mantel Regulator Perpetual Calendar, by Pointeaux
By Pointeaux à Paris
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French Napoleon III ormolu mantel regulator with perpetual calendar, by Pointeaux, circa 1860 Coupe a Perdue escapement (with central sweep seconds)
Bronze
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 5.32 in D 3.35 in
Miniature French Napoleon III SèVres Mounted Gilt Bronze Mantel Timepiece
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A miniature French Napoleon III Sèvres mounted gilt bronze mantel timepiece, circa 1870. 3.5 cm polychrome porcelain dial with blue and gilt surround and two reclining figures in ...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 19.3 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Napoleon III Lyra Shaped Mental Clock with Osculating Pendulum
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice Napoleon III Lyra shaped mental clock with osculating pendulum with strass stones inlaid, circa 1880 the case with white marble and ormolu beautiful decorative dial, goi...
Ormolu
19th Century, French Napoleon 111 Three-Piece Marble Clock Set
Located in London, GB
High quality French Napoleon 111 three-piece marble clock set dating to 1890s, it is constructed from beautifully veined marble surmounted with ormolu caryatids on the clock and cher...
French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock Set
Located in Firenze, IT
A superb French Napoleon III gilt bronze and white marble set clock set comprising of a pair of two branch candelabras and a mantel clock.
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 17.72 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Napoleon III Knight Clock In Bronze and Marble
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century Napoleon III clock representing a knight. In gilt bronze and marble. Dimensions: Height 66cm, width 45cm, depth 17.5cm In working order.
Bronze
Bronze Classical Style Clock, Napoleon III Period
Located in Marseille, FR
Napoleon III fireplace clock patinated and gilt bronze, decorated with ancient ruins, busts and Corinthian columns, 19th century. Mechanics of origin and in working order.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres
By Raingo Frères
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres. Circa 1850 Signed on the dial and the movement: Rango Fres A Paris H: 18-1/2" L: 10" D: 6.25
Crystal, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 19.49 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
French Mantel Clock, Gilt and Alabaster, Signed Prevost Paris, circa 1850
By Prevost
Located in Lesquin , FR
Large pendulum clock made in France in the 18th century by the Prevost workshop in Paris. In gilded bronze and alabaster plateau. The dial has Roman numerals. At his side, a young ma...
Alabaster, Bronze
Gilded Bronze and Marble Clock Set Napoleon III
Located in Heukelum, NL
Gilded bronze and marble clock set. Napoleon III. France, circa 1870. Restored and in very fine condition. Incl. winding key.
Unavailable
H 15 in W 16 in D 5 in
A musical themed Napoleon III gilt bronze and porcelain mantle clock
By Raingo Frères
Located in Vancouver, BC
A high quality 19thC mantle clock, the case in gilded bronze inset with 'Sevres' style porcelain plaques featuring a finely painted oval portrait of 'Schubert'? Below the white en...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Stylish Cupido Clock Set, Gilt & Patinated Brons and White Marble, Napoleon III
By Eug. Vincent & Cie
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
Stylish Cupido clock set, Stemple: VINCENT & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 Clock dimensions: 45 × 24 × 35 cm, weight 16 kg Candlesticks 47 x 25 x 25, weight 3.5 kg / each Th...
Marble, Bronze
Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.
Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”
Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.
Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)
Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.
Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.
When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.
There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.