$4,500
H 16 in W 12 in D 6 in
19 Century Figurative French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Caesar on His Throne
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Empire gilt bronze clock showing a Caesar (resembling Napoleon), seated on a classical
Bronze
19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A William Shakespeare Gothic revival mantle clock, dating back to the mid-19th century, superb
Onyx, Bronze
French Empire Clock Depicting Napoleon Dressed as Caesar
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Napoleon dressed as Caesar holding leaves in his extended left hand. The clock plinth is decorated with
Bronze
French Empire clock showing Louis XVI dressed as Caesar
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early French Empire mantel clock depicting Louis XVI dressed as Caesar. The entirely fire gilt
Bronze
$2,585
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
Brass
Strawberry Hill Gothic Pier Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of rectangular carved giltwood Gothic design pier mirrors inspired by the style and decoration of The Long Gallery at Strawberry Hill. We are currently working to a 30-36 wee...
Wood, Giltwood
$4,206
H 26.5 in W 11.7 in D 4.5 in
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this ha...
Brass, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire clock signed à Paris The mantel clock is in gilded bronze representing Ceres as a goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain crops and motherly relationships. In ancient Rom...
Bronze
19th Century French Cathedral Clock
Located in High Point, NC
19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...
Bronze
$6,921Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm ...
Metal, Bronze
$6,324Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.16 in W 4.73 in D 5.36 in
Pair Antique George III Irish Cast Silver Candlesticks Dublin, Ireland c. 1760
Located in London, GB
A pair of Antique Irish Georgian Cast Silver Candlesticks in a classic six shell design with removable nozzles featuring a complementary six shell design. The 18th century Irish Silv...
Sterling Silver
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its grandeur and inspiration from classical antiquity. The clock showcases a masterful com...
Marble, Bronze
$3,595
H 82.25 in W 57 in D 16 in
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved banded mahogany, with glass front doors and original bra...
Brass
$4,085
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 5.12 in
Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Madrid, ES
Following a model by early 19th century Paris sculptor and bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire, and showcasing many of the neoclassical design elements common to the Empire Style popula...
Bronze
$4,255
H 20.87 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock. The foliate and fruit engraved gilt-brass dial with enamel painted roman numerals. Inside with eight day movement w...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
French Surtout de Table Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This superb large surtout de table was made in France circa 1900. Consisting of three separate parts that can be joined together or used individually - have a look at all our picture...
Metal, Silver Plate, Bronze
$7,811Sale Price|23% Off
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Galle, Rue Vivienne À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
This is a beautiful antique French Empire mantle clock was made of gilded bronze and marble. The clock is placed on a rectangular marble pedestal, with four legs in the shape of a li...
Marble, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
An exceptional 19th-century Empire-style mantel clock by Hartmann à Paris, meticulously crafted in gilt bronze. This distinguished timepiece showcases a finely detailed white enamel ...
Bronze
Reclaimed English Leaded Glass Window Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative reclaimed English stained glass window panel removed from Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge (built 1831) and reputed to have been held in storage s...
Lead
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
This nineteenth-century gilded bronze clock exemplifies the grandeur of the Empire style, featuring a rectangular base with four legs, each intricately carved with subtle patterns. A...
Bronze
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.