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Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality large 19th century French gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel clock garniture, having

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting late 19th century French gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, depicting cherubs

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)
Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing 19th century French gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, having a cherub

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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI style,  Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)
19th Century Louis XVI style,  Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)

19th Century Louis XVI style, Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a cherub playing a base

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set
Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set

Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality French ormolu and patinated bronze and white marble clock set with cherubs holding

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Antique French Three Piece Clock Set
Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Antique French Three Piece Clock Set

Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Antique French Three Piece Clock Set

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Of porcelain mounted ormolu, the clock's dial marked 'Raingo Fres, Paris', the central clock

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set
19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock has a cherub on either side, an urn with swags to the top, 'C' scroll and foliate decoration and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set
Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

By Ferdinand Berthoud

Located in Brighton, Sussex

marble bases with garlands of flowers. The clock having a cherub reading a book, the clock with an enamel

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Four Seasons Mantel Clock
French Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Four Seasons Mantel Clock

French Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Four Seasons Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

with baskets of flowers, fruit and doves, cherubs. A clock of the very highest quality, a beautiful

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th century Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock by "Miroy Frères"
19th century Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock by "Miroy Frères"

19th century Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock by "Miroy Frères"

By Miroy Frères

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

decorative arts. The clock features a charming cherub figure, complete with expressive face and intricately

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke
19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

a wreath of flowers to a winged cherub perched atop the clock. To the right, rich fabric cascades

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Paris 19th Century
Antique French Sevres Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Paris 19th Century

Antique French Sevres Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Paris 19th Century

By Julien Le Roy

Located in London, GB

cherubs.   The clock has a half quarter chime movement with silk suspension and is complete with pendulum

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

. To the top of the clock is a cherub on a globe and flame finials surmount the candelabra. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

cherub seated on an ornate, raised plinth that mirrors the style of the clock case. The cherubs hold

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock
Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

of cherubs. The clock throughout is set with superb gilt bronze mounts, including the twin snake

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Three-Piece Louis XV Rococo Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set
Three-Piece Louis XV Rococo Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

Three-Piece Louis XV Rococo Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Three-piece Louis XV Rococo style porcelain and ormolu clock set French, late 19th century Clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Outstanding Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Dagrin and Philippe
Outstanding Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Dagrin and Philippe

Outstanding Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Dagrin and Philippe

Located in Long Island City, NY

her dog on top of an intricately designed clock with frolicking cherubs and dogs on either side and a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style
French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

Located in Brighton, Sussex

wall clock. Depicting cherubs among clouds and sun rays. The white enamel clock face with Roman

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1870
Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1870

Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze figural clock. French, circa 1870. This fine

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.

French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style long case clock features intricate ormolu

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Ormolu

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial
Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

additional patinated Bronze cherub balancing himself on the clock while handing a flaming torch above his

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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

Located in Madrid, ES

Features: Representation of cherubs holding the terrestrial globe Clock Dimensions: 40 x 17 x 17 cm

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Antique 1880s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener
Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener

By Paul Garnier, Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

This exquisite gilt bronze-mounted pedestal clock is the creation of the famed French clockmaker

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze Clock: Elegant Allegory of the Harvest
19th Century French Bronze Clock: Elegant Allegory of the Harvest

19th Century French Bronze Clock: Elegant Allegory of the Harvest

Located in Madrid, ES

gilding and patina, depicting a cherub, an allegory of the harvest. This clock is a masterpiece both in

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Antique 1880s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass & Marble Figural Clock Set
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass & Marble Figural Clock Set

Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass & Marble Figural Clock Set

By Brevettato

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features an ornate figural clock with hoof foot cherubs and black marble accents, 2 ornate candelabras with

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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

urns with with central Bacchanalian frieze topped with covers with cherubs and cornucopia. Clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

patinated Bronze cherub holding the clock's face in one hand and a drumstick in the other. The white clock

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

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt bronze garniture set
Gilt bronze garniture set

Gilt bronze garniture set

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very fine gilt bronze Rococo style garniture set depicting frolicking cherubs and a satyr. The

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Garniture Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Garniture Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Garniture Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

central striking annular clock is raised by elegant topie shaped ormolu feet below the oblong shaped white

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Ormolu Globe Mantel Clock by Aug. Moreau
Large 19th Century Ormolu Globe Mantel Clock by Aug. Moreau

Large 19th Century Ormolu Globe Mantel Clock by Aug. Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century gilded ormolu globe mantel clock, having two cherubs supporting

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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Writing Desk, Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Circa 1900, France
Louis XV Style Writing Desk, Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Circa 1900, France

Louis XV Style Writing Desk, Gilt-Bronze Mounted, Circa 1900, France

By Maison Millet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

surmounted by a cherubic figure holding a sword and seated on a lion-pelt. The clock with Roman numerals and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890
Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890

Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgeous antique French Empire cherub clock. Lovely time piece and very well cast, ormolu has a

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Antique 1890s Empire Mantel Clocks

Original Gilt Bronze Cherubs Clock
Original Gilt Bronze Cherubs Clock

Original Gilt Bronze Cherubs Clock

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Original gilt bronze clock in Louis XVI style, decoration of cherubs.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Gilt Bronze Cherub Mantle Clock 19th Century
French Gilt Bronze Cherub Mantle Clock 19th Century

French Gilt Bronze Cherub Mantle Clock 19th Century

Located in Staffordshire, GB

French 19th century Ormolu And White Marble Cherub Clock. A superb small ormolu and white marble 8

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Sevres Bronze Mounted Porcelain Mantel Clock
French Sevres Bronze Mounted Porcelain Mantel Clock

French Sevres Bronze Mounted Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Pasadena, CA

topped with a cherub. Clock is a Marti Medaille de Bronze 8 day movement with time and strike; dial is

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Cherub
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Cherub

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Cherub

Located in Marseille, FR

French Empire clock in gilded bronze, representing a cherub holding a cornucopia. In working order

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Cherub Striking Mantel Clock
Antique French Ormolu Cherub Striking Mantel Clock

Antique French Ormolu Cherub Striking Mantel Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

This lovely Victorian period French clock is in good working condition. A two train pendulum driven

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Spelter

19th Century Marble Based Mantle Clock with Cherubs
19th Century Marble Based Mantle Clock with Cherubs

19th Century Marble Based Mantle Clock with Cherubs

Located in London, Nottinghill

A large white marble French clock with ormulu mounts with finely chased gilt-bronzed cherubs along

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Greek Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Cherub Table Clock 19th century
Gilt Bronze Cherub Table Clock 19th century

Gilt Bronze Cherub Table Clock 19th century

Located in Staffordshire, GB

19th century Louis XV1 Style Cherub Mantle Clock with white porcelain dial, platform escapement in

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

Materials

Bronze

French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs
French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs

French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Boston, MA

lovers and hand-painted cherubs painted on the face of the clock. The base and top of the clock is

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Antique 1890s French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub
18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub

18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

French Louis XVI (circa 1785) ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble clock. 11 cm enamel dial

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Paris Ormolu Chérub in Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Paris Ormolu Chérub in Gilt Bronze and Onyx Mantle Clock, 19th Century

By Comptoir General, J. Pratt

Located in Perth , AU

19th century Paris ormolu chérub in gilt bronze and onyx mantel clock, Signed Comptoir Général J

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Clock, Image of a Beautiful Woman and Cherub Carrying a Clock
Impressive Clock, Image of a Beautiful Woman and Cherub Carrying a Clock

Impressive Clock, Image of a Beautiful Woman and Cherub Carrying a Clock

Located in Heukelum, NL

Spectacular French clock with very detailed image of a clock-bearing woman and cherub. This

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

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Clock, Image of a Beautiful Woman and Cherub Carrying a Clock
Impressive Clock, Image of a Beautiful Woman and Cherub Carrying a Clock

Impressive Clock, Image of a Beautiful Woman and Cherub Carrying a Clock

Located in Heukelum, NL

Spectacular French clock with very detailed image of a clock-bearing woman and cherub. This

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

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Museum Qty Gilt Bronze Lapis Malachite Cherub Cupid Psyche Clock
19th Century Museum Qty Gilt Bronze Lapis Malachite Cherub Cupid Psyche Clock

19th Century Museum Qty Gilt Bronze Lapis Malachite Cherub Cupid Psyche Clock

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent museum quality 19th century French enamel dial beautifully flanked by figures of cupid and psyche, on a lapis and malachite base. Originally priced at $75,000 and comes...

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Longcase Kemp Brothers Grandfather Clock
Longcase Kemp Brothers Grandfather Clock

Longcase Kemp Brothers Grandfather Clock

By Kemp Bros of Bristol

Located in Culver City, CA

brass cherubs. Kemp Brothers' clock-makers of Union Street Bristol were responsible for many of the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Clocks

Materials

Metal

Gilt Louis XV style mantel clock
Gilt Louis XV style mantel clock

Gilt Louis XV style mantel clock

Located in Seattle, WA

Gilt Louis XV style mantel clock. Satyr and cherub motif. Clock has just been serviced. Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

French, Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock, Signed Lawson, Paris, circa 1870
French, Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock, Signed Lawson, Paris, circa 1870

French, Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock, Signed Lawson, Paris, circa 1870

By Lawson

Located in Dublin, IE

cherubs, flora and birds. The clock case itself is highly decorated with shells and floral swags. Note the

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Japy Frères Bronze and Porcelain Clock Set
Antique French Japy Frères Bronze and Porcelain Clock Set

Antique French Japy Frères Bronze and Porcelain Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in MC Leansville, NC

, blending deep cobalt porcelain with finely gilded bronze. The central clock, adorned with cherubs and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French Napoleon 111 Three-Piece Marble Clock Set

19th Century, French Napoleon 111 Three-Piece Marble Clock Set

Located in London, GB

from beautifully veined marble surmounted with ormolu caryatids on the clock and cherubs on each of the

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Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Late 19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Late 19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Late 19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

By Lawson

Located in Dublin, IE

cherubs, flora and birds. The clock case itself is highly embellished with shells and floral swags. Note

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large French Champlevé Enamel Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Late 19th Century
Large French Champlevé Enamel Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Late 19th Century

Large French Champlevé Enamel Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Late 19th Century

Located in Redding, CA

An important French champlevé enameled gilt bronze clock set of large size, very finely cast and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Brass and Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
French 19th Century Brass and Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

French 19th Century Brass and Gilt Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Macclesfield, GB

on stand with floral leaf decoration and cherub finial. The clock has a white enamel dial with a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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