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.
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
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.
Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Ormolu French Empire clock, drumhead case with applied frieze decoration to the base, standing on turned and engraved feet. Superb engine turned dial centre, the gilded dial with...
Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Aurora in Her Chariot Pulled by Her Winged
Located in London, GB
Fine antique French Empire Ormolu mantel clock of a chariot drawn by two winged horses carrying the chariot with a female figure.
Ormolu
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock 'Pendule au char'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular base decorated with a wheat and foliate frieze and raised on four ball feet, the goddess of agriculture Ceres standing while leaning against a Roman chariot with harv...
Bronze
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock “Lettre d’Amour”, Att. François-Louis Savart
Located in New York, NY
An Important French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock “Lettre d’Amour,” Attributed to François-Louis Savart, Paris The clock is formed with a rectangular case rising from a shaped plinth b...
Gold Plate, Bronze
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock with Seated Female Figure Reading Poetry
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and finely executed French Empire mantel clock crafted in ormolu. The clock is modelled with a seated female figure reading poetry.
Bronze
$6,129Sale Price|20% Off
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock by Deverberie a Paris, Fire-Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
French Empire mantel clock from DeVerberie a Paris. Fire-gilded. Age-related condition.
Bronze
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
Miniature French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Soldier
Located in London, GB
Fine miniature French Empire clock in ormolu. Dating from the First French Empire period with original ormolu and with fine enamel dial and movement signed The clock stands upon fine...
Ormolu
Ormolu Mantel Clock, Belgium, circa 1810-1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire ormolu mantel clock, Belgium, circa 1810, Signed "J.B.
Ormolu
The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent French Empire ormolu mantel clock features the iconic Neoclassical genre scene often referred to as "The Astronomy Lesson."
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Located in London, GB
A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson.
Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Antique (early 19th century) French ormolu bronze mantel clock in the Empire style depicting neoclassical maiden with child.
Bronze
Restauration Ormolu, Patinated Bronze mantel clock
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in New York, NY
Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Mantel Clock Restauration Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Mantel Clock C. 1825, . The borne case flanked by patinated br...
Bronze
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock Patinated bronze and ormolu mantel clock housed in an oval ribbed case with raised plinth with fine engine turned band and res...
Ormolu
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez
Located in London, GB
French Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Michelez French, circa 1815 Measures: Height 47cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm This beautifully formed and crafted mantel clock, dating to...
Ormolu, Bronze
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50m, width 21cm, depth 14cm This fine mantel clock is an excellent ex...
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1820-1830. A large-scale early 19th century bronze and gilt bronze mantel clock, the clocks hunting theme, featuring three different scenes. The bronze Diana deer st...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid
Located in London, GB
French Empire Ormolu and marble vert mantel clock of Cupid whispering.
Marble, Ormolu
Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière
By Jean-François Denière
Located in London, GB
An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière French, c.1820 Measures: Height 50cm, width 33cm, depth 14cm Made in the early nineteenth century, not long after th...
Malachite, Ormolu
French Empire Bisque Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Empire Ormolu and Bisque Porcelain Mantel Clock French Empire ormolu mounted Bisque porcelain mantel clock surmounted by a winged cherub, Gilded classical frieze below the di...
Porcelain
French Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
The enamel dial signed 'GALLE RUE VIVIENNE A PARIS’ Movement: Claude Galle (1759-1815) Origin: French Date: 19th century Size: Height 14 x 12 x 4 3/4 inches Claude Galle ...
Bronze
Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in London, GB
Empire period ormolu and enamel Ceres mantel clock after Thomire.
Enamel, Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French Charles X period "Au bon Sauvage" mantel clock. Very rare, this is not a model we have ever seen before, possibly a one off. Set upon four ormolu feet, the clock depic...
Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils
By Le Roy
Located in London, GB
Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Le Roy et fils French, c. 1810 Height 36cm, width 37cm, depth 14cm This refined mantel clock was created during the Empire period by the esteem...
Ormolu, Enamel
Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture
Located in London, GB
Large Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with mythological sculpture French, late 19th century Measures: height 58cm, width 46cm, depth 14cm With large sculptural wo...
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock French, c. 1810 Height 48cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm A superb example of early 19th-century French decorative arts, thi...
Bronze, Enamel
French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy
Located in New York, NY
French Empire period early 19th century ormolu bronze mantel clock depicting Urania, muse of astronomy, in an allegory of astronomy, beside a variety of scientific instruments. 16 b...
Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
By Pierre-Victor Ledure
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality empire ormolu-mounted patinated bronze and rouge royale marble mantel clock.
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Vaillaint a Paris
Located in London, GB
Superb quality French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock in a beautifully restrained case.
Ormolu, 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 Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative a...
Ormolu, Bronze
Empire 19th Century Ormolu and Painted Bronze Mantel Clock with Young Sailor
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Empire ormolu and painted bronze mantel clock attributed to Jean-Simon Deverberie.
Ormolu, Bronze
Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Large and very Fine French Empire period ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, circa 1825 Height 89cm, width 57cm, depth 23cm This very Fine, sculpturally decorated mantel cloc...
Malachite, Ormolu
Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
By Le Roi
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque - In the study room Paris fire-gilt bronze, enamel Empire around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 38 x 28 x 19 cm Description: Scenery mounted on an oval...
Bronze
French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot
By Picnot
Located in London, GB
French Empire clock of stunning quality constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. Set upon four ormolu paw feet to the rouge marble base, rising to...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17.5cm This superb Empire period mantel clock is crafted form gi...
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Madrid, ES
Following a model by early 19th century Paris sculptor and bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire, and showcasing many of the neoclassical design elements common to the Empire Style popula...
Bronze
French 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Empire Style Mantel Clock
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and finely crafted Large 19th century Baccarat crystal and ormolu French Empire style Neoclassical mantel clock.
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French Empire style ormolu bronze mantle clock. The foliate surround gilt dial, Inside with eight day movement with strike on bell. The top mounted with a figure...
Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period gilt bronze figurative mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 33cm, width 31cm, depth 12cm This superb mantel clock is a wonderful example of the...
Ormolu, Bronze
Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Empire Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly, Paris, Circa 1810s, with original pendulum.
Bronze
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50cm, width 36cm, depth 12cm This mantel clock, wrought from gilt bronze during the Fre...
Ormolu, Bronze
French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white...
Marble, Ormolu
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm This mantel clock was finely craft...
Malachite, Ormolu
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock
Located in London, GB
French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu vase clock. Of unusual design set as it is on a spread ormolu base of eight sides, the front and back being long sides. The base sits upon f...
Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The clock body is raised by an architecturally formed, plinth-shaped base, set to the fr...
Ormolu, Bronze
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
French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Portico Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French mid 19th century Empire st. ormolu portico clock. The clock raised on a rectangular base with finely chased borders and satin and burnish finish interlocking circ...
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Pendule Portefaix Paris Bronze, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 36 x 28 x 11 cm Description: Beautiful, fire-gilded and patinated bronze pendule from the early 19...
Ormolu
French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable French early 19th century First Empire ormolu clock, with the original silk threaded movement, dated 1809. Raised on a square moulded ormolu platform above bun supports....
Ormolu
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
By Jean-Simon Deverberie
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm, width 54cm, depth 19cm This exceptional timepiece was made in Empire period Fr...
Ormolu
$17,848Sale Price|20% Off
Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805
By Claude Galle
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exceptional and highly collectible French Empire mantel clock attributed to the celebrated Parisian bronzier Claude Galle, dating to circa 1805. Executed in richly gilded and dark...
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble
By L. Ravrio 1
Located in London, GB
French Empire clock of stunning quality of borne shape constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. The dial of the clock is signed "L Ravrio" below 1...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Genre Mantel Clock of an Arcadian Hunting Scene
Located in London, GB
A very unusual French Empire Genre Arcadian mantel clock of a hunting scene.
Ormolu, Bronze
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid
Located in London, GB
French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with Venus and Cupid French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 53cm, width 37.5cm, depth 13.5cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is ...
Bronze, Ormolu
1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris
Located in Danville, CA
Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour and hour striking Size: 16" H x 7" W x 5"...
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu
Located in Greven, DE
Small mantel clock with bas-relief France Bronze, enamel early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 33 x 19 x 9 cm Description: Antique, fire-gilt portal clock with figurative, Gre...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, C. 1815
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat. Made from the finest quality mercury gilding ormolu, this clock depicts an allegory seated...
Crystal, Ormolu
French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form
Located in London, GB
Attractive french Empire clock in patinated bronze and ormolu of milestone or "borne" form. Having very fine applied ormolu mounts to the front and side of the case with also a fine ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of war including cannon, cannon balls, map scrolls and standards bearing eagles. The sil...
Bronze, Ormolu
Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820
By Sironval, Palais Royal
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock. 9,5 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, "Brequet" hands, 8-day movement with anchor escapement, countwheel striking on a bell, silk suspended p...
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"
By Justin Vulliamy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very popular, untouched library Empire ormolu mantel clock so-called "La Lisseuse" made for the English market, circa 1820.
Marble, Bronze
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
An Empire ormolu gilded clock with rouge griotte marble, circa 1820.
Marble
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The dial signed Gentilhomme Palais Royal a Paris.
Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, "the Birth of Love"
Located in Brussels, BE
Figuring ‘the Birth of Love’. The circular Roman enamelled dial within a rectangular case containing the movement with silk suspended pendulum and strike on bell, flanked by Venus t...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.8 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
A French Empire ormolu mantel clock War and Peace theme, circa 1800.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
9-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet hands, sing driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, countwheel half hour striking on a bell, ...
Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A French Empire ormolu mantel clock with eight day movement in the antique design.
Ormolu
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brussels, BE
Gilded bronze. France, circa 1820, the dial signed Demanet à Bruxelles with pendulum and key. The circular Roman enameled dial within a rectangular case containing the movement wi...
Bronze
French Empire Mantel Clock
By Negrier a Gueret
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French Empire mantel clock, elegant patinated bronze vase shaped case standing on a stepped ormolu base with turned feet, four pineapple finials surmounted by an ormolu armillary sph...
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 51 in W 46 in D 18 in
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Sculptural "Cercles Tournants" Mantel Clock
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
An attractive French Empire ormolu and bronze sculptural "cercles tournants" mantel clock, circa 1815.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 9.75 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Patinated & Ormolu Empire Striking Mantel Clock Set Pendule Au Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
A patinated & gilt bronze empire striking mantel clock set pendule Au Vase. France Circa 1810. The case modeled as a vase with swan handles topped by Cupid in a chariot drawn by c...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, ca.1790
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite mantel clock exemplifies the refined aesthetic and masterful craftsmanship of the French Empire period. Crafted primarily from marble, this clock showcases a harmonio...
Marble
Impressive Empire Mantel Clock Horatius, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Impressive Empire Mantel clock symbolizing Horatius, circa 1800.
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
Early 1800s French Empire Gilt Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock & Base Julien Leroy
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Aberdare, GB
Impressive palace quality French Empire mantel clock by Julien Leroy of Paris Fine adornments and detailed patterns and drapes with Cherub seated on top Convex porcelain dial with...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"
By Dautel
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
French Empire-period clock, circa 1810, "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson". Black marble and ormolu of exquisite qality, signed Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris. The charming scene represent...
Marble, Ormolu
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 great patina. Full working order and we date this to, circa 1890. Cherub is of the ...
French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock
By Andre Lepaute
Located in Brussels, BE
France, signed Lepaute à Paris, circa 1820. In working condition, delivered with pendulum and key. The circular Roman enamelled dial within a rectangular case containing the moveme...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock, Signed Bekeer à Paris, circa 1804
By Bekerr
Located in Brussels, BE
Figuring ‘Diana seated in majesty. The circular Roman enameled dial with roman chapter the movement with silk suspended pendulum and strike on bell, sound the hours and half-hours. T...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Extremely Nice Cast Bronze Ormolu Empire Mental Clock, circa 1800
By Collin au Palais Royal N 166 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An extremely nice cast bronze ormolu empire mental clock, circa 1800 on vertigo green marble base. The beautiful pediment top and the lovely bronze under the dial with the playing cu...
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire sculptural mantel clock by Colin à Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
8-day spring driven movement with half hour countwheel bell striking, fine ormolu case of good quality. 12-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Colin à Paris and gilt hands, 8-...
Ormolu
Nice empire Charle X mantel clock by Gillion a Paris
By Gillion a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A nice empire Charles X mantel clock circa 1830. The lovely subject the bookcase with books and scientific bronzes on top is fitting very nice on your desk or your library, the ormol...
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Gilded Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Air du Troubadour LAST PRICE
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Empire table pendulum clock with with a man and a woman playing "Air du Troubadour", in the top part a lyre with floral motifs and musical scores, in the central part floral motifs w...
Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 12.75 in D 4.75 in
French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800
Located in Dublin, IE
First Empire French portico clock, circa 1800. This stunning early 19th century clock is an excellent example of the portico genre clocks of the Empire period. The high grade silk...
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 18.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 19th Century Ormolu and Ebonized Wood Empire Portico Clock
Located in Charleston, SC
Absolutely magnificent chased and ormolu coated bronzes on top and bottom friezes, around the dial and columns mounts. Dial is a patinated white metal with black Roman numerals. Gor...
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 20.9 in W 16.1 in D 7.9 in
Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Achille Brocot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
French ormolu and porcelain clock garniture. A 19th century Napoleon III French Sévres style ormolu and porcelain three-piece clock garniture. The clock and side ornaments sit o...
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Cloisonné́ Mantle Clock Rococo Ormolu Cherub
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
- Gorgeous antique French Empire mantel clock with extensive pannels of Cloisonné
French Empire chariot clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810 with 8-day movement, striking , in its original gilt case.
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in
an Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mangel clock after a drawing by DeVerberie
By Jean-Simon Deverberie
Located in NONANCOURT, FR
Rare pendulum called "au negre" represents a sailor with glass eyes, leaning against a bale of cotton and smoking his pipe, a rope in his hand. We find around him the attributes of m...
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.
There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.