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.
Bronze, Enamel
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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 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
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.
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