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Empire Portico Clock

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant period Empire ormolu-mounted white marble portico clock, circa 1830, is from France
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Antique 1830s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
H 19.875 in W 11.125 in D 5.75 in
French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare example of a late French Empire portico clock combining the use of mahogany casing with gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century French Empire style portico clock. This e Empire style clock features Carrara
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

French Inlaid Portico Empire Style Mantle Clock
Located in Kingston, NY
French 19th-century mantle clock features a bronze and inlaid veined wood veneer portico design
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Pinwheel Portico Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
A French Empire pinwheel portico clock with figured amboyna wood. Signed Rieussec, Horlogier du Roi.
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Clocks

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Amboyna

Pinwheel Portico Clock
Pinwheel Portico Clock
H 22.25 in W 11.25 in D 6.75 in
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
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Bronze and White Marble Portico Clock
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique (19th century) French portico form mantel clock in white marble with finely cast
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Large Clock Portico Empire And Gilded Bronze Mercury Gilt
Located in Madrid, ES
Large, very imposing portico clock, from the Charles chiselled with acanthus leaves, geometric
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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome
Located in Dallas, TX
original glass dome. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the portico clock stands on a wooden gilt base with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century This Empire period clock
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant French portico clock with ormolu mounts and pendulum mounted with 2 swans with
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Burl

French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815
French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815
H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Amersham, GB
This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Fine 19th Century Marquetry-Inlaid Satinwood and Gilt-Bronze Portico Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century marquetry-inlaid satinwood and gilt-bronze portico clock, circa 1840s
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Satinwood

French Portico Clock Signed Cellier à Paris, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small portico clock made of gray marble with gilded applications. The cylindrical movement is
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A classical crystal 19th Century French Empire style portico mantle clock, with a gilded ormolu
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu

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Antique French Empire Portico Clock circa 1820, Charles X, Mahogany and Bronze
Located in Seattle, WA
A beautiful French Empire portico clock in rich mahogany with gilt bronze mounts Running, key
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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Important Early 19th Century French Empire Portico Clock
By B.L. Petit
Located in London, GB
bronze mounts. The enamel clock face in excellent condition with black roman numerals and 'open moon
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Steel

Early 19th Century Ormolu and Ebonized Wood Empire Portico Clock
Located in Charleston, SC
pendulum with its small roller to adjust the clock speed if needed. Four ebonized wood columns holds up
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Antique 1810s Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Tycoon's circa 1838 French Empire Portico Mantel Clock-Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From a Connoisseur for a Connoisseur, Provenance Adds to Value! FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK - Fine Empire
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Bronze

First Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
First Empire, gilt bronze portico clock, circa 1810 This superb hand-built clock exudes elegance
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

First Empire, Gilt Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1810
Located in Dublin, IE
This superb hand-built clock exudes elegance and fine craftsmanship. The gilt bronze clock case is
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Return of Egypt Portico Clock
Located in Marseille, FR
Portico clock in white marble and gilded bronze, decorated with caryatids. enameled dial with Roman
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Return of Egypt Portico Clock
19th Century Return of Egypt Portico Clock
H 18.12 in W 12.6 in D 3.55 in
French mahogany regulator 'portico' mantel clock by Montassier
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The clock movement is suspended from a portico within four pillars. The mahogany case is decorated
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

1960s Patek Philippe Jade Swan Mantle Solar Clock, Largest known
By Patek Philippe
Located in New york, NY
interpretations of cartel clocks, Empire style clocks, portico clocks, even Renaissance table clocks, all using
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Regency Wrist Watches

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Jade, Brass

Empire Portico Clock, circa 1880
By Guichard
Located in Evergreen, CO
Suspended under a portico, which is supported by four barley twist columns, this Guichard, spring
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Antique 1880s Italian Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Empire Portico Clock, circa 1880
Empire Portico Clock, circa 1880
H 20.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Empire Ebonized & Gilt Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire portico clock offers ebonized construction with four Corinthian column
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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Empire portico clock offers flame mahogany case with full Corinthian column
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire Mahogany, Satinwood Marquetry and Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1855
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique mahogany French Empire portico clock features mahogany marquetry and bronze case with
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Antique 19th Century French American Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire portico with excellent bronze "ormolu" mantel clock. Machine in perfect working, With sounds
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock
Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock
H 18.51 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in
Empire Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb original antique French portico clock. Beautifully modelled in the Empire style in a
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Alabaster Portico Clock with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Berlin, DE
A French Empire alabaster portico clock with finely chased ormolu mounts. The white enamel dial
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster

Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock-Empire Period
Located in Paris, FR
Portico clock in gilt bronze and marble, decorated with flower vases set above canopies, dolphins
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Neoclassical Mantle/ Portico Clock
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely and sleek First Empire mantle clock comprised of white marble and simply adorned with finely
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Brass

Stunning French Empire clock With Porticos Signed Comminges Palais Royal N°62
By Comminges
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Empire period . Signed "Comminges N°62 Palais Royal" . Original gilt bronze . Compensating
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set Eagle
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock set circa 1890. It is of Empire design in crisp white
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, 1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Empire gilt bronze Portico mantel clock features full column supports, scrolled
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Period Portico Clock in Gilt Bronze Signed Verdière in Paris
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful portico clock with four Doric columns and applied ornamentation decorated with foliage
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome
Located in Dallas, TX
original glass dome. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the portico clock stands on a wooden gilt base with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Mid-19th Century Empire Portico Gilded Bronze Clock
Located in Naples, IT
An important French mid-19th century Empire Portico gilded bronze clock. The clock is raised by a
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Antique 1850s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Ebonized Mahogany & Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Empire portico mantel clock offers ebonized mahogany frame with crest having foliate cast
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI More Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Antique Mantel Clock in French Empire Style Inlaid Rosewood Portico
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exquisitely crafted piece, this gorgeous Empire style portico clock is modeled perfectly after
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Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
furl outward from the crest. The clock case is crafted of pure black marble, the angular columns on
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Antique Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

White Marble and Gilt Bronze French Portico Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Empire white marble and gilt bronze portico clock in the form of a triumphal arch; very
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

EMPIRE MARBLE COLUMN CLOCK UNDER DOME
Located in Essex, MA
Period Domed Portico Skeleton Clock, Empire, Marble and Ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Portico Clock, circa 1820
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A classic French First Empire Block protico Clock, circa 1820 with beautifully cast original gilt
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Japy Freres Ebonized, Marquetry and Ormolu Portico Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique mahogany French Empire portico clock features ebonized and bronze case with mahogany
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Antique 19th Century French Empire More Clocks

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Bronze

Portico Clock, French Empire Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 19th century French Empire period portico clock. French Empire black marble portico clock
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

French Empire Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late French Empire mostly black marble portico clock with decorative ormolu mounts with a frieze
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French 1st Empire Ebonized Portico Clock with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant French ebonized and ormolu-mounted portico clock. First Empire circa 1820 with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Turquin Grey Marble and Gilt bronze Portico Clock Stamped Lesieur
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classical rendition of the traditional portico (temple) clock made out of a grey marble that the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Empire Carved Walnut and Marquetry Portico Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep time in your office, study, or atop your mantel with this elegant antique clock. Crafted in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

19th-Century Antique Portico Clock, the Eternal Wait of a Girl
Located in Warsaw, PL
"Antique French skeleton clock is crafted in Empire style during the reign of Napoleon in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Gold Plate

Fine French Empire Portico Clock
Located in Pasadena, CA
Fruitwood case with great original color and patina,crisp castings and extra special pendulum.
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French Clocks

Fine French Empire Portico Clock
Fine French Empire Portico Clock
H 19.5 in W 10.25 in D 6 in
19th Century French Empire Portico Clock
Located in Bournemouth, GB
French Empire style brass inlaid portico clock, circa 1880. Recently restored.
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Antique 1880s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Wood

19th Century French Empire Portico Clock
19th Century French Empire Portico Clock
H 20.48 in W 10.63 in D 6.3 in
First Empire, White Marble Portico Mantel Clock, circa 1810
Located in Dublin, IE
This early Empire white marble portico clock is decorated with ormolu beading, floral swags and
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Marble

French Empire Style Brass Inlaid Portico Clock, circa 1880
Located in Wiltshire, GB
French empire style brass inlaid portico clock, circa 1880. Recently restored. Dimensions
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Clocks

Antique French Empire Blanc Fils Palais Royale Portico Columnar Pendulum Clock
By Blanc Fils, Palais Royale 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style antique ormolu mounted portico table clock. The mid 19th Century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis-Philippe Rosewood Portico Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
French Louis-Philippe rosewood Portico clock, circa 1840, makers mark S Marti et Cie, rosewood
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Antique 1840s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

French Louis-Philippe Rosewood Portico Clock
French Louis-Philippe Rosewood Portico Clock
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

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Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful pair of early 19th C French glazed bookcases. 1830. Reference: 8022 Dimensions 61 inches (155 cms) Wide 25 inches (64 cms) Deep 98 inches (249 cms) High
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

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Pine

Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
Pair of French Glazed Bookcases
H 98 in W 61 in D 25 in
French Portico clock Rosewood n Marquetry early 19th century Gilt n Silverplated
Located in Sweden, SE
Charles X Period continental French rosewood & mahogany marquetry inlaid Portico mantel (shelf, desk) clock. The clock having a pediment top over an inlaid architrave. Central guillo...
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Antique Early 19th Century Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune
By Festeau Le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock is signed by the Clockmaker Festeau Le Jeune. The case after a design of François Vion in form of a lion supporting a cylindrical case draped with ribbon tied laurel swags ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its grandeur and inspiration from classical antiquity. The clock showcases a masterful com...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
H 19.3 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
French Directoire Pendule, Black Marble, Firegilded Bronze, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique portal clock France marble, bronze, enamel Directoire around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 46 x 28 x 14 cm Description: Antique portal clock in polished black marbl...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb quality 19th century French bronze gilt mantel clock, retaining its original glass dome, and adorned with a finely detailed rustic female figure in period dress, reclining o...
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
H 21.66 in W 14.18 in D 5.91 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Painted Trumeau Wall Mirror
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Dallas, TX
Add beauty and elegance to your living room with this elegant antique trumeau, crafted in Versailles, France, circa 1770, the mirror has sharp, clean lines with a beige hand painted ...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

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Canvas, Giltwood

Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Vienna Regulator wall clock. One weight Vienna Regulator with ornate carved head piece.
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Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks

Antique French Empire Crystal Regulator Clock
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful brass clock with gold dore finish. Beveled glass panels with a porcelain dial and time and strike. French works. Running condition. Corner crack in one glass panel.
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20th Century European Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French 19th Century Mantle Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French metal mantle clock with ‘Boiscontier a Paris Rue De Caumartin’ printed on its face. The crest is a basket with elaborate foliate motif over a symmetrically shaped case. The ke...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks

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Metal

French 19th Century Mantle Clock
French 19th Century Mantle Clock
H 15.75 in W 11 in D 5.38 in
French 19th Century Empire St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Empire st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine rectangular ormolu supports below the Vert de Patricia marble base. A str...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

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...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in
French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris
Located in Essex, MA
With pointed architectural pediment over an enamel clock face with signature of Mesnil of Paris. With black marble frieze and white marble columns with bronze mounts on a rectangular...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Pareclose Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A truly exceptional late 18th century French Louis XVI parclose, or cushion, mirror, in an elaborate, richly carved giltwood frame. This rectangular mirror is embellished on all four...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Restauration Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Restauation period gilt and patinated bronze clock.
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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Clocks

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Bronze

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Empire Portico Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal empire portico clock for your home. An empire portico clock — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer empire portico clock, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. An empire portico clock made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A.D. Mougin, B.L. Petit and Comminges each produced at least one beautiful empire portico clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Empire Portico Clock?

Prices for an empire portico clock start at $900 and top out at $20,279 with the average selling for $2,894.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

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