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French Empire Antique Figural Bronze Mantel Clock of Psyche & Cupid, circa 1825
French Empire Antique Figural Bronze Mantel Clock of Psyche & Cupid, circa 1825

French Empire Antique Figural Bronze Mantel Clock of Psyche & Cupid, circa 1825

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An exceptional Restauration period mantel clock with finely chiseled elements throughout, this work

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Sienna Marble Clock Silk Suspension Warwick Urn by Honoré Pons
Antique French Sienna Marble Clock Silk Suspension Warwick Urn by Honoré Pons

Antique French Sienna Marble Clock Silk Suspension Warwick Urn by Honoré Pons

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptional well figured Sienna marble and finely cast patinated bronze mantel (fireplace) clock

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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Eagle Drumhead Clock by Henry and J.J. Lepaute
Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Eagle Drumhead Clock by Henry and J.J. Lepaute

Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Eagle Drumhead Clock by Henry and J.J. Lepaute

By Henry Lepaute

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

. A superbly modelled bronze eagle carries the clock upon its back, perched upon a rock. The plinth is

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration More Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Artdeco French Marble Grey Yellow, Black Mantel Clock with 2 More Pieces
Artdeco French Marble Grey Yellow, Black Mantel Clock with 2 More Pieces

Artdeco French Marble Grey Yellow, Black Mantel Clock with 2 More Pieces

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind 1920s Art Deco wind-up clock with fittings, made of French marble " Brache d,Alep" in

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Vintage 1930s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

By Percier & Fontaine

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine, 19th Century. In the

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Antique 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock by Denière
A French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock by Denière

A French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock by Denière

By Festeau Le Jeune, Maison Deniere

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock In the form of a fluted column, the circular

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Eagle Clock on Rouge Marble Base
French Empire Eagle Clock on Rouge Marble Base

French Empire Eagle Clock on Rouge Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality French Empire two tone gilt and patinated bronze clock depicting an eagle

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Beautiful Art Deco Clock Bronze Figure of a Lady with Hound
Beautiful Art Deco Clock Bronze Figure of a Lady with Hound

Beautiful Art Deco Clock Bronze Figure of a Lady with Hound

Located in Bochum, NRW

Very beautiful Art Deco clock. High quality portoro marble base, on top a very elegant woman and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pendule Clock, France, circa 1820
Pendule Clock, France, circa 1820

Pendule Clock, France, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

French pendule clock out of gilt bronze on a dark red marble base with the depiciton of a bathing

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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Clock, Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Bronze and Marble, 19th Century
Clock, Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Bronze and Marble, 19th Century

Clock, Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Bronze and Marble, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Yellow marble clock with bronze ornaments, surmounted by a bust of Napoleon as a Roman emperor

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art deco French Green brown  Marble MANTEL CLOCK , and set of 2 pieces
Art deco French Green brown  Marble MANTEL CLOCK , and set of 2 pieces

Art deco French Green brown Marble MANTEL CLOCK , and set of 2 pieces

Located in Valladolid, ES

Stunning French Art Deco style cabinet clock made with stone covering and París machinary. The

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Antique French GS Medaille D'Or Champleve Mantel Clock with Bronze by Bouret
Antique French GS Medaille D'Or Champleve Mantel Clock with Bronze by Bouret

Antique French GS Medaille D'Or Champleve Mantel Clock with Bronze by Bouret

By Georges Emile Henri Servant

Located in Big Flats, NY

to the gilt bronze base mounted on black marble with champleve enamel clock case, clock stamped G S

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Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780
18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780

18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780

Located in Berlin, DE

An 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780 An 18th century

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Gilt and Enameled Bronze Clock, White Marble, the Three Graces
Gilt and Enameled Bronze Clock, White Marble, the Three Graces

Gilt and Enameled Bronze Clock, White Marble, the Three Graces

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Gilt and Enameled Bronze Clock, White Marble, The Three Graces, Supporting a Globe Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Table Clock Gilded Bronze Marble, Italy, Late 1700s-Early 1800s
Table Clock Gilded Bronze Marble, Italy, Late 1700s-Early 1800s

Table Clock Gilded Bronze Marble, Italy, Late 1700s-Early 1800s

Located in Milano, IT

A table clock, white marble and gilded bronze, bulin treated. Glazed metal face with Arabian

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, 19th Century.

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble clock, 19th century. An ormolu and white marble clock in

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Sphere Form Clock by Samuel Marte
Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Sphere Form Clock by Samuel Marte

Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Sphere Form Clock by Samuel Marte

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

. The white Carrara marble base is mounted with finely cast gilt bronze, or ormolu. The eight day

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Art Deco Mantle Clock by Raoul-Eugène Lamourdedieu
French Art Deco Mantle Clock by Raoul-Eugène Lamourdedieu

French Art Deco Mantle Clock by Raoul-Eugène Lamourdedieu

By Raoul Lamourdedieu

Located in Bridgewater, CT

A gilded bronze Art Deco mantel clock by Raoul Eugene Lamourdedieu, (1877-1963), mounted on a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Greek Neoclassical Bronze Mantel Clock
19th Century Greek Neoclassical Bronze Mantel Clock

19th Century Greek Neoclassical Bronze Mantel Clock

By Honoré Pons

Located in New York, NY

Our Greek Revival period mantel clock in bronze with Siena marble case after the original model by

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Greek Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1930s Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock Garniture Set
1930s Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock Garniture Set

1930s Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock Garniture Set

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Exquisite and unique marble Art Deco mantel clock three piece set garniture adorned with a bronze

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

empire clock
empire clock

empire clock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

located in france

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Lyre Mantle Clock in the Louis XVI Manner
Antique French Lyre Mantle Clock in the Louis XVI Manner

Antique French Lyre Mantle Clock in the Louis XVI Manner

Located in London, GB

Constructed in gilt bronze, with rosé Languedoc marble; the stepped elliptical base rising from

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Bronze Clock by Bouquet of Paris
Mid 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Bronze Clock by Bouquet of Paris

Mid 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Bronze Clock by Bouquet of Paris

Located in London, GB

A mid 19th century Louis XV1 style highly decorated gilt bronze and red marble clock with enamel

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Mantle Clock of Gilt and Marble Signed J. Leroy
French Mantle Clock of Gilt and Marble Signed J. Leroy

French Mantle Clock of Gilt and Marble Signed J. Leroy

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Antique French gilt bronze & marble mantle clock & candle holders. Very fine pieces, with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Late 18th Century Louis XVI white Marble and Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
Late 18th Century Louis XVI white Marble and Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock

Late 18th Century Louis XVI white Marble and Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Exceptional late 18th century ormolu mounted mantel clock, marble with extensive Egyptianate ormolu

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Annular Dial Clock
19th Century French Annular Dial Clock

19th Century French Annular Dial Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible French Louis XVI-style annular dial clock is crafted of rare and exquisite fleur de

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Napoleon III Clock in Black Belgian Marble and Gilt Bronze by Raingo Frère
Large Napoleon III Clock in Black Belgian Marble and Gilt Bronze by Raingo Frère

Large Napoleon III Clock in Black Belgian Marble and Gilt Bronze by Raingo Frère

By Raingo Frères

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large and very elegant Napoleon III period mantel clock in black Belgian marble and rich

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.
19th Century Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

19th Century Clock in Marble and Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th century clock in marble and gilt bronze, Napoleon III period. A Louis XVI style gilt bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

By LeRoy

Located in New Orleans, LA

piece exemplifies the French clock-making expertise of the 19th century. L. Leroy & Cie., who were well

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis 16th Marble and Bronze Clock Set, circa 1870
Antique French Louis 16th Marble and Bronze Clock Set, circa 1870

Antique French Louis 16th Marble and Bronze Clock Set, circa 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis 16th marble and bronze clock set, circa 1870. Candle measurements: 11.25 x

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Antique 1870s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Mantle Clock
Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Mantle Clock

Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Essex, MA

With cherub finial over an enameled clock face with hinged glass cover resting on a marble plinth

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Three-Piece Clock Garniture
19th Century French Three-Piece Clock Garniture

19th Century French Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 19th century French three-piece clock set. The veined marble clock with four columns

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Clock with Bronze Panther by Decoux
Art Deco Clock with Bronze Panther by Decoux

Art Deco Clock with Bronze Panther by Decoux

By Michel Decoux

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

exceptional piece boasts a highly decorative clock case, expertly crafted from rich marble and onyx, supported

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Three-Piece French Clock Set 19th Century
Three-Piece French Clock Set 19th Century

Three-Piece French Clock Set 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

French three-piece garniture set in blue Tourquine marble and bronze doré Made by Charpentier and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exquisite Egyptian Revival Clock, France, 19th Century
Exquisite Egyptian Revival Clock, France, 19th Century

Exquisite Egyptian Revival Clock, France, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A Fine 19th century Egyptian revival clock, The Egyptian queen sits on red and black marble base

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze "Porte-Montre" Or Watch Holder
Antique French Bronze "Porte-Montre" Or Watch Holder

Antique French Bronze "Porte-Montre" Or Watch Holder

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French"Porte-Montre" Or Watch holder Bronze and Marble Circa 1850-1860 Converts an open

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues
Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues

Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues

By Jean-Baptiste Hugues

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A stunning Art Deco Clock Set with Lamp Garnitures by highly regarded French Sculptor , Jean

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock
French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock

French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This very rare and spectacular French bras en l'air (arms in air) mantel clock features a lovely

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Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Neoclassical Carrara Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock Set
19th Century French Neoclassical Carrara Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock Set

19th Century French Neoclassical Carrara Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock Set

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful French antique, combining solod bronze with brilliant white Carrara marble, this Second

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock
French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock

French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This splendid French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock features an exquisitely detailed scene of

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Spelter Mantel Clock by Moreau
Antique French Spelter Mantel Clock by Moreau

Antique French Spelter Mantel Clock by Moreau

Located in Dallas, TX

stunning mantel clock was rendered in spelter then given a multi-hued patinated bronze finish for a

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Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Fine French Ormolu, Marble, and Sevres Style Porcelain "Marie Antoinette" Clock
Fine French Ormolu, Marble, and Sevres Style Porcelain "Marie Antoinette" Clock

Fine French Ormolu, Marble, and Sevres Style Porcelain "Marie Antoinette" Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine Louis XVI French Ormolu, Marble, and Sevres Style Porcelain "Marie Antoinette" clock, Circa

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Clock Garniture By Thomire & Cie
French Empire Clock Garniture By Thomire & Cie

French Empire Clock Garniture By Thomire & Cie

By Thomire & Cie.

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Empire gilt bronze and griotte marble Medici vase-shaped mantel clock with urns is

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Empire Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock by Armingaud, Paris, Ca.1810
Empire Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock by Armingaud, Paris, Ca.1810

Empire Black Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock by Armingaud, Paris, Ca.1810

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Empire black marble and gilt bronze clock by Armingaud, Paris. Ca.1810. Empire period. The dial

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Antique 1810s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French Empire-Style Cupid and Psyche Mantel Clock
French Empire-Style Cupid and Psyche Mantel Clock

French Empire-Style Cupid and Psyche Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional French Empire-style mantel clock was created after a model by the famed French

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century Classical Bronze Mantel Clock, by Gautier, Paris
Large 19th Century Classical Bronze Mantel Clock, by Gautier, Paris

Large 19th Century Classical Bronze Mantel Clock, by Gautier, Paris

By Gautier A Paris

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large fine quality 19th century, bronze and breccia marble mantel (fireplace) clock, having a

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture
Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture

Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An Art Deco Cubist design figured Marble and Onyx Clock Garniture set . This is an exceptionally

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Orientalist Tiffany Bronze and Marble Square Form Mantle Clock
Orientalist Tiffany Bronze and Marble Square Form Mantle Clock

Orientalist Tiffany Bronze and Marble Square Form Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Bronze and Marble Square Form Mantle Clock Made for The Orientalist Market in Shape of A

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Clock by d'Etour in Paris
Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Clock by d'Etour in Paris

Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Clock by d'Etour in Paris

Located in Paris, FR

This Louis XVI-period gilt bronze and marble desk clock features a woman tenderly hugging a winged

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Limousin French Art Deco Eagle Mantle Clock, 1925
Limousin French Art Deco Eagle Mantle Clock, 1925

Limousin French Art Deco Eagle Mantle Clock, 1925

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco mantel clock by Limousin, Paris, France, circa 1925. Inscribed on the dial: "Comptoir

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Spelter

Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed Barancourt a Paris
Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed Barancourt a Paris

Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed Barancourt a Paris

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Louis XVI ormolu and marble mantel clock, signed Barancourt a Paris, circa 1780. Michel-Pierre

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cadran Tournant Clock, after Augustin Pajou, France, 19th Century
Cadran Tournant Clock, after Augustin Pajou, France, 19th Century

Cadran Tournant Clock, after Augustin Pajou, France, 19th Century

By Augustin Pajou

Located in Madrid, ES

"Cadran tournant" clock. Bronze, enamel, marble, etc. After models from Augustin Pajou (France

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Other

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French Bronze Marble Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French bronze marble clock for your home. Frequently made of metal, stone and marble, every French bronze marble clock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French bronze marble clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French bronze marble clock made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. Japy Frères, Vincenti et Cie and Samuel Marti each produced at least one beautiful French bronze marble clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Bronze Marble Clock?

Prices for a French bronze marble clock start at $350 and top out at $188,500 with the average selling for $6,750.

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.