French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The elegantly curved body displays a finely detailed berried laurel band with superb scrolled movements at each side and a charming hand painted fitted porcelain plaque of two beauti...
Ormolu
French Mid 19th Century Charles X Period Ormolu Portico Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At the center are four impressive columns with square plinths and capitals, and a berried laurel band centering the striking pendulum with beautiful most decorative patterns. The clo...
Ormolu
Mocap "White/Black" Illusionistic Wall Clock
Located in Maastricht, NL
Functions on one AA battery Color: Clock-face finished in matted white, causing the black matted spheres to seemingly float in mid-air.
Steel
Mocap "white/yellow" Illusionistic Wall Clock
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Functions on one AA battery color: Clock-face finished in matted white, causing the bright yellow spheres to seemingly float in mid-air. maintenance: regularly dust off with duster.
Steel
Mocap "white/white" Illusionistic Wall Clock
By Jan Paul
Located in Maastricht, NL
Functions on one AA battery color: Clock-face finished in matted white, causing the white spheres to seemingly float in mid-air. maintenance: regularly dust off with duster.
Steel
$6,500
H 20 in W 13 in D 6 in
French, Sevres Style, Gilt Bronze, Porcelain, Mantle Clock by Vincent & Cie
Located in New York, NY
A hinged door provides access to the clock face, containing a pair of putti surrounded by roman numerals and dabs of white enamel and polychrome florals.
Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clock face with arabic numerals and signed by maker from the Jonkoping region.
Enamel
$18,600
H 28 in W 24 in D 13 in
De La Fontaine Large Gilt & Patinated Bronze Clock of Astronomy and Geography
Located in New York, NY
An ovoid gilt bronze urn adorned with cast swagged garlands, bows and acanthus leaves housing a white enamel clock face with Roman hours and Arabic minutes and marked ‘De La Fontaine...
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,013
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
Though the movement bears no maker's stamp, and the name appearing on the clock face has been worn to illegibility (the word "Paris" is still visible), the overall craftsmanship show...
Bronze
$1,328Sale Price|24% Off
H 25 in W 14 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Imperial Franz Hormel Brevettato Figural Mantle Clock, Made i
Located in Birmingham, AL
The bulk of the clock is brass. The clock face has black roman numerals each individually set on a white background.
Marble, Brass
$1,850
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in
Hubert Sarton Style, Louis XVI, Porcelain, Bronze, Marble, Mantle Clock, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
The circular enameled clock face signed: "Grauwiler.Bale" in a drum casing surmounted by a two-handled urn supported between a pair of shaped uprights, the uprights and pendulum set ...
Marble, Bronze
$610
H 7 in W 9 in D 3 in
Atomic Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Mantel Clock
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage 1950s Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Battery Operated Desk Mantle Clock Scotland Stunning, Very Rare, Vintage 50s, Pedestaled, Hand-Moulded bent w...
Metal
Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915
Located in London, GB
This item was made for the European market and features a numbered face rather Roman numerals. The clock face also has a Italian retailers mark for “F Tornotti Torino Roma" and this ...
Silver
$12,500
H 22 in W 17 in D 7 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted White Marble Mantle Clock by Charpentier
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in Long Island City, NY
The clock face inscribed Charpentier & Cie Bronziers, A Paris Rue Charlot 8.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$390
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Postmodern Round Pop Art Desk or Table Clock, Memphis Milano Style, Italy, 1990s
By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier, George Sowden
Located in Vienna, AT
An eye-catching post-modern Pop-Art Italian desk or table clock from the early 1990s. Outstanding design, the housing is made of black rubber, it has a clear see-trough clocks face, ...
Plastic, Plexiglass, Rubber
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each column displays striking ormolu caps, charming topie shaped top finials and swaging chains that connect to the clock face. The enameled face displays pierced ormolu hands and is...
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I
Located in London, GB
A Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon at Fontainebleau Based on the original work of Horace Vernet "Goodbyes at Fontainebleau," the painted canvas fitted with a circular enam...
Brass
$1,180Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Victorian Inlaid Walnut Wall Clock with Roman Numeral Dial
Located in Opole, PL
The fine inlays add a touch of refinement and elevate the aesthetic appeal of this remarkable piece. The clock face is adorned with bold Roman numerals set within a golden brass bez...
Porcelain, Oak, Softwood
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 58.25 in W 14.25 in D 5.75 in
Antique French Louis Jaquine Brass Wag-on-the Wall Clock 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
The clock face displays Roman numerals and elegant hands, with the maker's name, 'Louis Jaquine,' prominently featured.
Brass
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Wall Clock Signed Jean Combe
Located in Dallas, TX
Beneath the glass cover, intricate polychrome motifs in vibrant green, red, and gold enliven the surface around the porcelain and enamel dial. The clock face is fitted with raised Ro...
Enamel
19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Featuring neoclassical carving throughout, including bold fluted details and a particularly decorative frieze below the clock face. The original dial with decorative hands and signe...
Pine
$225,000 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 15 in
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Directly in the middle of the pillars and below the main clock face are two cherubs embracing amidst a flurry of blossoms and seated on an ornate white bench.
Bronze
$14,950Sale Price|21% Off
H 20 in W 19.13 in D 8 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock. The finely chased ormolu body, with its original two-tone mercury gilt, centered wit...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian red-lacquered longcase / tall-case clock with gilt Chinoiserie decoration, marked William Wilson / Darlington with sunburst decoration, brass dial with repousse spandrels an...
Wood
$116,255
H 26.78 in W 49.61 in D 11.82 in
Magnificent French 19th Century Mantel Clock, Victor Paillard, Paris
By Victor Paillard
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The white enamel clock face, Roman numerals, an eight day duration movement, striking on the hour and half hour.
Bronze
$25,000
H 20 in W 25.5 in D 11 in
Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra
By André-Antoine Ravrio
Located in Long Island City, NY
The clock face inscribed Ravrio, Bronzier à Paris and Mesnil hr After the famous marble sculpture by Canova, displayed at the Vatican.
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
In working condition. Clock face with white roman numerals and brass hands.
Wood
Hand- Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Heavily carved with foliage design. Clock face having white roman numerals with brass hands.
Wood
$5,500
H 15.75 in W 19 in D 8 in
Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Located in New York, NY
The body of the clock rendered in ornate, flowing scrolls and foliate garlands surrounding a circular white enameled clock face with two winding key holes.
Bronze
$2,800
H 11.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
Above the enamel is a curved glass hinged door that reveals a white enamel clock face decorated with floral garlands alongside Arabic numerals.
Bronze, Enamel
$15,082
H 14.18 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Sevres Style Porcelain by Ernest Royer
By Ernest Royer
Located in London, GB
There are three Sevres style porcelain plaques in total, all set on turquoise ground: the plaque to the front of the clock depicts a cherub and a nymph as well as containing the cloc...
Ormolu
$15,700
H 22.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
By Mathieu Planchon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Flanking the clock face are two stunning maidens partially covered by flowing robes and holding long floral garlands overflowing from a chalice at the top of the clock.
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
$22,800
H 19.75 in W 15 in D 6 in
French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu Marble Clock, Signed Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant scrolled designs lead up each side, centering the impressive fluted body with a striking pierced richly chased Rinceau shaped foliate reserve set on a beautiful Griotte de Ca...
Marble, Ormolu
$2,000
H 29.5 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique French Alabaster Clock "La Walkyrie" by Ernest Rancoulet (1875-1915)
By Rancoulet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The alabaster is mounted atop a shaped marble base and houses an ornate clock face with Roman numerals. A fine example of French academic sculpture and horology, combining artistry a...
Marble, Alabaster
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized pediment atop the clock case.
Enamel, Ormolu
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in New York, NY
A central clock face with roman numerals and delicate painting of flying canaries and doves, rests within a gilt bronze composition featuring a greek female mascron flanked by two sc...
Bronze
19th Century French Green Painted Tôle Pocket Watch Wall Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped case features a scalloped, star-like relief design surrounding the circular clock face, giving the piece a strong architectural and decorative presence.
Enamel, Tôle
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in the stained mahogany of two contrasting tones, surrounding the porcelain clock face to create bilateral symmetry. Behind prot...
Brass
"EARLY PRIMARY" Wall Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The playful composition features an engaging mix of abstract elements—spirals, zigzags, grids, circles, and angular forms—rendered in striking orange, red, and black that create fant...
Corian
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Designed as a celebration of music and lyric poetry with Grecian classical nymphs. The mantle clock modelled with two seated classically robed nymphs with musical attributes and an o...
Enamel, Ormolu
Vintage Mid-Century Modern French Industrial Table Lamp with Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The clock face is signed with the name Joseph Gros. The wires have been renewed.
Metal
Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit
Located in New Orleans, LA
In this treasure, two ormolu-gilded pillars emerge from the base to brace the central clock’s face. A pendulum hangs, featuring blue, red and white detailing encircling a central cla...
Marble, Ormolu
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Mantel Clock by Mundiklok, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School mantel clock.Design by Mundiklok.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original macassar ebony veneered elements a...
Bronze
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.75 in W 10 in D 5.25 in
Seth Thomas Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Open Escapement Mantle Clock c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
The case is cast from gilt bronze, featuring exuberant Rococo Revival scrolls, acanthus leaves, and a floral crest finial. The clock is supported by four ornate scroll feet with the ...
Bronze
$12,309
H 45.28 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century cold painted and patinated bronzed Spelter statue of an Arab girl in front of a castellated clock tower. The white enamel clock face with an eight day ...
Spelter
$60,179Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.98 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The case, constructed from rich wood, boasts a striking design with a polished finish, enhancing its luxurious appeal. The clock face exhibits Roman numerals, framed by ornate gilded...
Ormolu
$909
H 4.14 in Dm 12.01 in
Reclaimed Small Chrome Wall Clock by 'ITR' International Time Recording Co Ltd
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Technical Details Movement High Torque Battery Quartz (single AA) Clock Face 190 mm (7.5 inches) Overall Diameter 305 mm (12 inches) Depth 105 mm (4 inches) Colour / Materials ...
Metal, Copper, Chrome
$1,450
H 35 in W 8.75 in D 4.25 in
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time
Located in Danville, CA
The clock face is not the traditional round shape but a long vertical structure, resembling a height chart, with golden numbers from 1 to 12 running along the length.
Brass
French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set
Located in London, GB
The base, pyramid, circular clock face, and entablature feature enamel work in various shades of blue.
Ormolu, Enamel
$4,250
H 19 in W 15 in D 5 in
Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Mantle Clock, Parian, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
On bronze bun feet having a fully decorated apron with bronze putti playing in the courtyard supporting a stunning pair of opposing ladies in full dress flanking a detailed porcelain...
Bronze
Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
With a very dark stain and white roman numerals on clock face. Completely restored and in working condition.
Wood
French Portico Barley Twist Clock Napoleon III
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
The clock features intricate bronze work to the top and bottom of the four turned barley twist columns to each side and the pendulum and the clock face surround.
Metal, Enamel, Bronze
$20,250
H 20.5 in W 26 in D 6 in
Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional French gilt bronze mantel clock marketed by Tiffany & Co, with classical cast gilt figures of a boy and girl reading on each side of the clock, a central raised panel ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$54,708
H 88.59 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris
By André Balthazar 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This fine quality late 19th century French long case clock by, Balthazar Paris. Having a pair of gilded ormolu cherubs atop and one beneath the white enamelled clock face with Roman...
Ormolu
$12,395
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Madrid, ES
The clock face is enamel, and the numbers are beautifully hand painted.
Metal, Enamel, Ormolu
1980s Desk or Mantle Clock by Hermle
By Hermle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marked “Hermle” and “Made in Germany” on the clock’s face. 5" x 4" x 9"
Plastic
Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell on the clock face. A silver oversized pocket watch rests within a pierced brass book-form case on stand with antique red velvet lining.
Ormolu
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