$9,000Sale Price|40% Off
An empire mantel clock "AU PORTEFAIX" after Jean andre reiche
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
REICHE (Jean-Andre Reiche, 1752-1817), Paris, 19th century.
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche
Located in London, GB
French Empire Antique ormolu & verd antico marble mantel clock of "The Astronomy Lesson" by Jean-Andre Reiche.
Marble, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813
Located in Greven, DE
Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris Bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1813 Dimensions: H x W x D: 30 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The "La Lieuse" pendulum is probably the best-kn...
Enamel, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810
By Faizan A Paris
Located in Greven, DE
Interesting facts: The model of the barrel roller was designed by Jean-André Reiche around 1805. Reiche, who was born in Leipzig in 1752, moved to Paris, where he was accepted into t...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825 Dimensions: Height x width x depth: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock d...
Enamel, Ormolu
Napoleon III Table Clock by Claude Galle, France, Circa 1810
By Claude Galle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
La Liseuse" clock after Reiche, by Claude Galle & Grand Girad.
Bronze
French Empire Duchess du Berry Clock by Jean-André Reiche
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by master bronzier Jean-André Reiche, this magnificent clock epitomizes Neoclassical refinement and luxury that defined the aristocratic tastes of the Empire period.
Enamel, Ormolu
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H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
French Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'L'Angelot Endormi', Reiche, Paris, Ca 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Movement checked by master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, key present. Pendulum clock from the Restoration period around 1820, based on a model by Jean-André ...
Bronze
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The base is modeled after a design by Jean-André Reiche. The wheel of the chariot houses the clockwork and the enamel clock face ring with roman numerals.
Enamel, Bronze
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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in
Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
The base is modeled after a design by Jean-André Reiche. The wheel of the chariot houses the clockwork and the enamel clock face ring with roman numerals.
Bronze, Enamel
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H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Pendule, La Lieuse, La Lecture, Empire, c. 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 32 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The pendule "La Lieuse" is proba...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
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H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 3.94 in
Jean-André Reiche, Empire Pendule Urania, Allegory of Astronomy, Paris, 1820s
Located in Greven, DE
Jean-André Reiche - Allegory of astronomy Paris bronze, marble, enamel around 1820 Dimensions: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock designed by the famous ...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
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H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Mantel Clock, Paris and Brussels, c. 1810
By J. J. Hanset Bruxelles 1
Located in Greven, DE
The Breguet hands are blued and the pendulum is suspended from a thread, typical of the time. The clock strikes a bell on the half and full hour.
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
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H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 5.12 in
Gilt Bronze Empire Clock Depicting Minerva after the Model by Reiche, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine gilt bronze Empire clock depicting minerva riding the chariot of diomedes, after the model by Reiche.
Bronze
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H 16 in W 15 in D 5 in
French Empire Ormolu & Marble Clock of "the Astronomy Lesson" by Jean Reiche
Located in London, GB
French Empire Antique ormolu & marble mantel clock of "The Astronomy Lesson" by Jean-Andre Reiche.
Marble, Ormolu
Duchess du Barry Empire Clock
Located in Vancouver, BC
Because of its outstanding quality, pendulum clocks by Jean-Andre Reiche often ended up in the inventory of imperial families.
Enamel, Brass, Steel, Bronze
$4,901
H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scrolls, ribbons and bow. The case is made ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
$2,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.23 in W 7.29 in D 4.93 in
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship, likely dating from the late 19th century. The clock features a white enamel dial sign...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
H 15 in W 7 in D 5 in
A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU BUST OF HOMER After the Antique The bearded bust of Homer on a rectangular clock decorate with lyres and gryphon heads on the side
Bronze, Ormolu
$19,100
H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Parisian pendule is detailed with Roman numer...
Metal, Bronze
$3,250
H 18 in W 19 in D 9 in
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Located in Danville, CA
Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. When the animation movement is wound the train’s wheels and linkages spin, triggered by the hour...
Brass
A very fine 19th century French gilt bronze clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze mantle clock . Signed by the clockmaker
Bronze
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...
Brass, Ormolu
$15,000
H 19.5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine, 19th Century. In the hallowed halls of horological history, this Empire gilt-bronze ormolu mantle clock, a subl...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 43cm, depth 13cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is wro...
Bronze, Ormolu
$10,269
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Miniature Empire Bronze Clock - Matelot Paris fire-gilded and patinated bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 18 x 14 x 9 cm Description: Very rare miniature of the fam...
Bronze
$74,927
H 28 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...
Bronze, Ormolu
$79,358
H 21.66 in W 6.3 in D 27.17 in
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
$47,500
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 11 in
Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze Dore figures adorn the pediment standing on a rectangular Marble b...
Bronze
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Empire Ormolu mantel clock resting on four turned feet supporting an oval base with raised garland and zig-zag rope decoration. Two scholars are seated upon the base both stud...
Ormolu
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.