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French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock of a Seated Roman Emperor
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late French Empire period mantel (fireplace) clock showing a seated Roman emperor in finely
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in New York, NY
' three-piece clock set. By Raingo Frères. The clock surmounted by a covered urn with gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent ebonized wood and gilt bronze mid-19th century clock signed Raingo Freres, France
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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock
Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock
H 46 in W 22 in D 11.5 in
Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock
Located in New York, NY
where he bought a planetarium-clock of Raingo in 1824. In 1860, Raingo Frères had furnished bronzes
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock
Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock
H 19 in W 22 in D 8 in
A 19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Raingo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze clock depicting mother
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
H 25.99 in W 16.74 in D 5.12 in
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
A striking two train bracket clock of exceptional quality by one of the great nineteenth century
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Antique Early 1900s English High Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris
By Raingo Frères
Located in Amersham, GB
firm supplied several clocks and bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie, which
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris
Ormolu Mantel Clock By Raingo Freres, Paris
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mantel clock 18th century Louis XV by Picard, Henry (French, FL. 1831-1864) Henri Picard was a
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 6.3 in
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
Emperor Napoleon III. The clock features two full length patinated bronze figures of classical style
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 9.65 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mantel clock 18th century Louis XV by PICARD, HENRI (FRENCH, FL. 1831-1864) Henri Picard was a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 6.3 in
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris
By Raingo Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
the firm supplied several clocks to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie which are now in
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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in London, GB
This beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) mantel clock was crafted in France during the period when
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere
By Maison Deniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-piece clock set ("Pendule A Cercles Tournants") comprising a palatial clock and a pair of 8-light
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting Roman Triumph and Power
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A figural gilt bronze French Empire clock, ‘Allegory to Triumph and Power’. A Roman emperor stands
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
the pendulum. 1 o’clock The Little Mermaid 2 o’clock Clod Hans 3 o’clock The Emperors New Suit 4
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Piolaine
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in London, GB
the period when Napoleon I was Emperor (1804-1814, 1815). The clock was crafted by Michel-François
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting
By Jean-Auguste Barre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This important silvered bronze, gilded bronze and white Statuary marble clock set was probably made
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
By Henri Picard, Raingo Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
clocks and then after 1825 clocks and bronzes. Clients included the Emperor and Empress. The firm
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze and Porphyry Clock by Julien Le Roy, 19th Century
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Cypress, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze mounted Porphyry clock with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porphyry, Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful, classically designed antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Frères. It features
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Rosewood Mantel Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris, 19th Century
By Raingo Frères
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
into bronzes and furnishings. The firm supplied clocks and bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Egyptian Revival Malachite, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
By Charles Le Roy
Located in London, GB
figures in Europe, including the French Emperor Napoleon I. The three-piece clock set (comprised of a
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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Malachite, Bronze

Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set is designed in the Egyptian Revival style, which was in vogue in Europe and America
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock by Raingo Freres, 19th Century
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
. In the 1860s, the firm supplied several clocks and bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife
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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850
By Raingo Frères
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
furnishings. The firm supplied clocks and bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie. Raingo
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Antique 1850s French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock Stamped in Bronze H. Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock of Classical design dating from the mid-19th century
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Tiffany&Co Mantel Clock “Le Portefaix” After Design By Jean-André Reiche
Located in Madrid, ES
Remarkable museum quality Empire mantel clock “Le Portefaix” in patinated and gilded bronze with a
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Antique 1890s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Raingo Frères Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock with Cherub
By Raingo Frères
Located in Madrid, ES
), this impressively large clock, measuring over 1 meter tall ( 3 feet +), is an example of the “Second
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Kinable À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
career was sabotaged by the jealous Emperor Justinian I. In 1767, a novel by Jean-François Marmontel
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu & Marble Clock of "the Astronomy Lesson" by Jean Reiche
Located in London, GB
largest and most impressive of the genre of clock designs that Jean-Andre Reiche made for the Emperor
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Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1880
By LeRoy
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional Louis XVI style champlevé enamel and gilt-bronze mantel clock with finely painted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Fine 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Clock, Three-Piece Set with Vase Garniture
By Raingo Frères
Located in Madrid, ES
precision clocks and astronomical “orrerey” devices during the French Empire and Restoration Periods. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères
By Japy Frères
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french gilt bronze/ormolu cloisonné champlevé enameled mantle clock garniture set
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer, Attributed to Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
This stunning gilt bronze clock and barometer pair was created in circa 1860 in France. The two
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Ormulu Bronze Mantel Clock, Lepaute, Thomire, Paris, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Bourbon kings with the Revolution of 1789, under Emperor Napoleon I (1805 - 1814). Pierre Basile Lepaute
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite 19th Gothic Revival Mantle Clock of Young Girl Holding Spire by Pons
By Honoré Pons
Located in Palma de mallorca, IB
Exquisite gothic revival ormolu mantle clock depicting a young girl holding a gothic spire by
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils
By Charles Le Roy
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mantel clock was crafted in c.1810 by the famous Parisian clock-making firm, Le Roy
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Denière et FIls
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo Louis XV style ormolu and patinated bronze clock set by Denière et Fils French, c
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Farcot / Carrier-Belleuse Pendulum Clock
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Horological ingenuity and artistry coalesce in this incredible French pendulum clock, the product
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
first clocks were brought to China from Europe around 1582, the Chinese Emperors were fascinated with
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Palatial & Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Detouche
By C. Detouche
Located in New York, NY
regulateur de parquet clock, by Louis-Constantin Detouche, Paris, circa 1850. The clock case made form the
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period carved walnut antique long case clock from the mid-19th century, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Large French Marble Clock in Red Onyx Marble and Portoro
Located in Prato, Tuscany
clock; it was made in France between 1930 and 1935 when Art Decò was at its height; it has a symmetrical
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Malachite Clock Dating From the Period of King Charles X, Between 1820 an
Located in Madrid, ES
This pendulum illustrates with finesse and delicacy the Emperor Justinian in all his grandeur. Dressed
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Antique 1810s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Malachite

Equestrian statue of William I and two candelabras with halberdiers
By Count Alfred Émilien O'Hara van Nieuwerkerke
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Mantel garniture with clock and pair of candelabras in brown patinated bronze on Statuary marble
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze "Porte Montre" or Pocket Watch Holder
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
classically draped Roman emperor sitting upon an outcrop of ruins holding a scroll in his right hand; his left
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and De...

Materials

Bronze

Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 45 x D 25 x H 30 cm Materials: Mouth
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom
Emperors Breath Vessel 4 by Mark Sturkenboom
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 60 x D 25 x H 30 cm Materials: Mouth
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom
Emperors Breath Vessel 3 by Mark Sturkenboom
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 35 x D 35 x H 75 cm Materials: Mouth
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom
Emperors Breath Vessel 2 by Mark Sturkenboom
H 29.53 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Emperors Breath Vessel 1 by Mark Sturkenboom
By Mark Sturkenboom
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperors Breath Vessel 1 by Mark Sturkenboom Dimensions: W 60 x D 30 x H 25 cm Materials: Mouth
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2010s Dutch Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Emperors Breath Vessel 1 by Mark Sturkenboom
Emperors Breath Vessel 1 by Mark Sturkenboom
H 9.85 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Napoleon III pedestal with clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III pedestal with clock Onyx marble column and champleve enamel with golden bonce The
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Antique 1870s French Empire Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Napoleon III pedestal with clock
Napoleon III pedestal with clock
H 0.49 in W 11.03 in D 13 in
Large Vienna Empire Column Clock With Jacquart Automaton, Around 1820
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Splendid Viennese clock, ebonized fruitwood, with four alabaster columns in front of mirrored glass
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Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Clocks for Chinese Imperial Court from the Nezu Museum, Christie's
Located in valatie, NY
appreciated and treasured by the emperors of China. Examples of Chinese market clocks at auction are extremely
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

French 1800s Cherry Buffet à Deux-Corps with Glass Doors, Clock and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
and round clock. Created in France at the beginning of the reign of Emperor Napoléon I, this cherry
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Cherry

French early 19th Century twelve light gilded chandelier attributed to Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Southall, GB
decorative objects inspired by antiquity including chandeliers, candelabra, extravagant centrepieces, clock
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

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Emperor Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the emperor clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every emperor clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the emperor clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An emperor clock made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Raingo Frères, Maison Deniere and Charles Le Roy each produced at least one beautiful emperor clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Emperor Clock?

Prices for an emperor clock start at $95 and top out at $453,411 with the average selling for $9,446.

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