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Marble and Bronze Clock with Allegory of Astronomy Representing Copernico
Marble and Bronze Clock with Allegory of Astronomy Representing Copernico

Marble and Bronze Clock with Allegory of Astronomy Representing Copernico

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

Marble and bronze clock with allegory of astronomy representing Copernico The clock measurements

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Verdi Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock of an Enrobed Wise Old Scholar
Fine French Verdi Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock of an Enrobed Wise Old Scholar

Fine French Verdi Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock of an Enrobed Wise Old Scholar

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine French Verdi marble and bronze mantel clock, circa late 19th century, is a remarkable

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This French Empire mantel clock features a seated female figure, finely sculpted, draped in flowing

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Restored Art Deco Fireplace Clock, Marble, Bronze, Glass, France. 1920s
Restored Art Deco Fireplace Clock, Marble, Bronze, Glass, France. 1920s

Restored Art Deco Fireplace Clock, Marble, Bronze, Glass, France. 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Clock dimensions: Height: 46 cm (18.1 in) Width: 33 cm (13 in) Depth: 13 cm (5.1 in) Marble

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock
Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock

Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A magnificent 19th century French Renaissance Revival patinated bronze mounted carved walnut "Day

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock
Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock

Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze marble clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Table clock, Cupid with rooster. Bronze, marble. Posib France, circa late 19th c
Table clock, Cupid with rooster. Bronze, marble. Posib France, circa late 19th c

Table clock, Cupid with rooster. Bronze, marble. Posib France, circa late 19th c

Located in Madrid, ES

Table clock. Gilt and blued bronze, marble base. Possibly France, late 19th century. Working

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Other

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

-Anne Grand Dessin marble, and patinated Bronze annular clock. This wonderful clock is supported by a

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Directoire Gilt-Bronze Marble Mounted Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century
Directoire Gilt-Bronze Marble Mounted Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

Directoire Gilt-Bronze Marble Mounted Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine and delicate directoire style gilt-bronze marble mounted chariot clock. Exquisite

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Early 20th Century Ormolu & Marble Cherub Mantel Clock
French Early 20th Century Ormolu & Marble Cherub Mantel Clock

French Early 20th Century Ormolu & Marble Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful bronze mantel clock with rich bronze in ormolu and supported by a marble base; made in

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Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Louis XVI Style Marble Mantel Clock with Gilt Bronze
19th Louis XVI Style Marble Mantel Clock with Gilt Bronze

19th Louis XVI Style Marble Mantel Clock with Gilt Bronze

Located in Marseille, FR

19th Louis XVI style marble mantel clock with gilt bronze.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed F. Berthoud, Paris
Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed F. Berthoud, Paris

Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed F. Berthoud, Paris

By Ferdinand Berthoud

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt bronze and marble mantel clock, signed F. Berthoud, Paris, France, early 19th century. Clock

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

By Societe Clusienne

Located in Norwich, GB

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Egyptian revival mantel clock housed in a polishes

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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

H. Luppen & Cie, Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set
H. Luppen & Cie, Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set

H. Luppen & Cie, Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous ormolu-mounted and patinated bronze white and blue turquin marble three-piece clock set

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Marble, Bronze

Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock

Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock
French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock

French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock

By Charles Bertrand

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A period Louis XVI Ormolu black and white marble mantel clock made in the last quarter of the 18th

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris
French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris

French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

. With black marble frieze and white marble columns with bronze mounts on a rectangular marble plinth and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Marble Mantel Clock in French Empire Style
19th Century Marble Mantel Clock in French Empire Style

19th Century Marble Mantel Clock in French Empire Style

Located in New York, NY

Antique mantel clock in the French Empire style with variegated white and charcoal marble case with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

the shoulders of the clock body, by two gilt bronze sphinxes. At the centre of the black marble clock

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock by Beurdeley
Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock by Beurdeley

Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock by Beurdeley

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in New York, NY

The mantel clock with a seated putto and birdcage. Maker: Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (French

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Lemire Bronze Cherub Sculpture-L.Marti Et Cíe Black Marble Mantel Clock
French Lemire Bronze Cherub Sculpture-L.Marti Et Cíe Black Marble Mantel Clock

French Lemire Bronze Cherub Sculpture-L.Marti Et Cíe Black Marble Mantel Clock

By Charles G. Lemire

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a French figural patinated bronze sculpture mantel clock of a winged Cherub hunter by

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This French mantel clock is designed in an elegant Neoclassical style, after the decorative arts of

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set
Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set

Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality French ormolu and patinated bronze and white marble clock set with cherubs holding

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Egyptian Style Clock Set in Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble
Egyptian Style Clock Set in Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble

Egyptian Style Clock Set in Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble

Located in London, GB

Stylish French clock set in the Retour d'Egypt style based on French Empire clocks from the early

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Antique 1860s French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in London, GB

A fine quality late 19th century French bronze and ormolu garniture, the 8-day striking enamelled

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Lady Playing Harp Pendulum Mantel Clock on Marble Base, 1900s
Bronze Lady Playing Harp Pendulum Mantel Clock on Marble Base, 1900s

Bronze Lady Playing Harp Pendulum Mantel Clock on Marble Base, 1900s

Located in Lisbon, PT

A French mantel clock from the early 20th century (c.1905–1920), featuring a bronze sculpture of a

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20th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel

French Ormolu and White Marble Three-Piece Clock Set
French Ormolu and White Marble Three-Piece Clock Set

French Ormolu and White Marble Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A very fine french ormolu and white marble three-piece clock set garniture. Comprising a mantel

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns
19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

Located in Sofia, BG

identical urns surrounding the clock made in the same white marble. France, circa 1870.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire clock in Black marble with gilt bronze mounts, antique
French Empire clock in Black marble with gilt bronze mounts, antique

French Empire clock in Black marble with gilt bronze mounts, antique

Located in Houston, TX

The black marble in contrast to the brilliant gold bronze Mounts is detailed and effective. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in London, GB

people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and

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Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & marble vert
French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & marble vert

French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & marble vert

Located in London, GB

A good French Napoleon III period chariot clock of antique vert marble and ormolu. The subject is

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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Marble and gilt bronze clock with mythological decor, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Marble Clock And Bronzed Metal Bird
Art Deco French Marble Clock And Bronzed Metal Bird

Art Deco French Marble Clock And Bronzed Metal Bird

Located in Prato, Tuscany

French desk clock; the special feature of this object is the use of different marbles in its construction

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Egyptian Revival Malachite, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Egyptian Revival Malachite, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

Egyptian Revival Malachite, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

By Charles Le Roy

Located in London, GB

Roy et fils was an acclaimed French clock-making firm, which was run by Basile Charles Le Roy in

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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Malachite, Bronze

Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality gilt and patinated bronze library clock surmounted on a white oblong base. Having a

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock

Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock Origin: French Date: circa 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Cent Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, Signed France
19th Cent Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, Signed France

19th Cent Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, Signed France

Located in Stamford, CT

Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, France, Signed` A charming casket shaped

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Astronomical Sciences Clock, Patinated Bronze & Marble, 1875
Napoleon III Astronomical Sciences Clock, Patinated Bronze & Marble, 1875

Napoleon III Astronomical Sciences Clock, Patinated Bronze & Marble, 1875

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Napoleon III figural astronomical sciences clock. The patinated bronze winged putto stands beside

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pendulum Clock Bronze & Marble Representing Virgin Child & St John the Baptist
Pendulum Clock Bronze & Marble Representing Virgin Child & St John the Baptist

Pendulum Clock Bronze & Marble Representing Virgin Child & St John the Baptist

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful fireplace clock in marble, patinated and gilded bronze representing the Virgin Mary

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères
Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Brèche Violette

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass

Regency Large Marble Dore Patinated Bronze Ormolu Clock Figural Cherub Maiden
Regency Large Marble Dore Patinated Bronze Ormolu Clock Figural Cherub Maiden

Regency Large Marble Dore Patinated Bronze Ormolu Clock Figural Cherub Maiden

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Regency monumental doré and patinated bronze ormolu-mounted on marble base clock adorned with

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock
Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze circular movement mantel clock French, late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock Here we are offering a

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Antique Early 1900s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

candelabra, all constructed in white marble mounted with gilt bronze. The clock’s lyre-shaped frame is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

White Marble Mounted Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
White Marble Mounted Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

White Marble Mounted Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking twin light candelabra, the clock with a bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Emile Herbert, French, 1828-1893. Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock

By Henry Dasson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

patinated bronze, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble clock attributed to Henry Dasson. The clock is raised by

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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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.