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French Black Marble Ormolu Portico Clock

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

$14,300Sale Price|35% Off

H 26.75 in W 18.5 in D 7.25 in

Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock

By Gavelle l'ainé à Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

A Louis XVI ormolu and marble portico clock, the enameled dial with Roman numerals, and subsidiary calendar and minute chapter rings, signed Gavelle L'Aine (1753-1802) The barrel-sha...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris
French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

Located in London, GB

A French Directoire ormolu mounted black marble portico clock of Egyptian temple form.

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Antique 1790s French Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

$2,400

H 19.875 in W 11.125 in D 5.75 in

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant white marble portico clock with gilt bronze appliques dates to the French Empire period, circa 1830.

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Antique 1830s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800
French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800

French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800

Located in Dublin, IE

First Empire French portico clock, circa 1800. This stunning early 19th century clock is an excellent example of the portico genre clocks of the Empire period.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria

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H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria

Located in Warsaw, PL

The luxurious gold color of ormolu combined with the mysterious black color of black marble and the delicate white of white marble adds classiness to the entire structure of the clock.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carrara and Black Marble Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carrara and Black Marble Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carrara and Black Marble Ormolu Portico Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Late 18th century Carrara and black marble ormolu mantel clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals signed „Poudra à Paris“, surmounted by a marble vase overflowing with finel...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Gilt Bronze Portico Clock C. Bertrand
18th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Gilt Bronze Portico Clock C. Bertrand

18th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Gilt Bronze Portico Clock C. Bertrand

By Charles Bertrand

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A monumental 18th Century Portico clock signed by Charles Bertrand. It is of the classical style of Louis XVI, made of white marble mounted with ormolu decoration. The movement is he...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

White Marble Mantle Clock by Julien Le Roy Paris
White Marble Mantle Clock by Julien Le Roy Paris

White Marble Mantle Clock by Julien Le Roy Paris

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century French white marble portico clock. The French cylinder eight day movement striking on a bell, with white enamel 5.5 inch dial and black Arabic numerals.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Louis XVI Marble And Ormolu Portico Clock
Louis XVI Marble And Ormolu Portico Clock

Louis XVI Marble And Ormolu Portico Clock

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H 21.5 in W 13.88 in D 5.25 in

Louis XVI Marble And Ormolu Portico Clock

Located in Essex, MA

In fine condition with eagle finial over an enameled clock dial signed Degre, a fine Paris maker listed in Tardys book of French clockmakers. Flanked by two pairs of urns one white m...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
French Empire Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

French Empire Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late French Empire mostly black marble portico clock with decorative ormolu mounts with a frieze of frolicking cupids across the base; the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Portico Clock, French Empire Period, Early 19th Century
Portico Clock, French Empire Period, Early 19th Century

Portico Clock, French Empire Period, Early 19th Century

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Early 19th century French Empire period portico clock. French Empire black marble portico clock with decorative ormolu mounts.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

19th-Century Antique Portico Clock, the Eternal Wait of a Girl
19th-Century Antique Portico Clock, the Eternal Wait of a Girl

19th-Century Antique Portico Clock, the Eternal Wait of a Girl

Located in Warsaw, PL

The luxurious gold color of ormolu combines with the mysterious black color of black marble and the delicate white of white marble.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI Period by Arnoux À Paris
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI Period by Arnoux À Paris

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XVI Period by Arnoux À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

This elegant portico clock crafted in transitional Louis XVI – Empire style from ormolu, white and black marble, is signed on the dial “Arnoux à Paris”.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

The Clock is in a Excellent and Perfect Working Condition, Also it Has Recently
The Clock is in a Excellent and Perfect Working Condition, Also it Has Recently

The Clock is in a Excellent and Perfect Working Condition, Also it Has Recently

Located in Warsaw, PL

Portico clock signed “Persevalle à Reims” This refined portico clock crafted in transitional Louis XVI – Empire style from ormolu and black marble is signed on the dial “Persevalle ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Montreal, QC

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Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

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By Festeau Le Jeune

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

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Bronze

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19th Century French Cathedral Clock

$3,250

H 18.5 in W 7.13 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

Located in High Point, NC

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

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Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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By Napoléon III, Ecole Boulle

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. It has a waisted case with applied brass decorati...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style
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Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style

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H 16.34 in W 9.26 in D 4.34 in

Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style

Located in 263-0031, JP

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Antique Late 18th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
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$20,543

H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front. T...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock
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Located in London, GB

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Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
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$3,766

H 13.5 in W 13.25 in D 5.75 in

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By Oppenheim, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.

$19,173

H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock, having Father Time perched above the brass inlaid dome, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts, white enamel Rom...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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$10,271

H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

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19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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French Black Marble Ormolu Portico Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French black marble ormolu portico clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of marble, stone and metal, every French black marble ormolu portico clock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French black marble ormolu portico clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A French black marble ormolu portico clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Empire and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one French black marble ormolu portico clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gavelle l'ainé à Paris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Black Marble Ormolu Portico Clock?

A French black marble ormolu portico clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,533, while the lowest priced sells for $2,189 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

Finding the Right Mantel-clocks for You

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.