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Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller
Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller

Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller

By Bergmiller

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Empire Mantel Clock Bergmiller Circa 1810 A radiant expression of French Empire luxury, this exceptional mantel clock by Bergmiller combines the artistry of mercury-gilt bron...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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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-mounted verde antico plinth. France, first half of the 19th century. Measures: H ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Bisque Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Bisque Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

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...

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Antique 1780s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock
Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

The large and elegant antique French Empire style bronze and marble figural clock features a rectangular stepped base of dark green marble, raised on four gilt bronze feet cast with ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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 fabric, and positioned next to an elegant water fountain motif.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Portico Clock
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Portico Clock

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Portico Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine early 19th century French Empire period Portico clock of exceptional quality in the Neo-classical style, the clock housed in a richly figured mahogany case with four tapering ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire Style Gilt Metal and Marble Clock
French Empire Style Gilt Metal and Marble Clock

French Empire Style Gilt Metal and Marble Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Style Gilt Metal Mounted White Marble Portico Clock, early 20th century, surmounted by an Imperial eagle, sunburst, the suspended circular dial with battery operated mo...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

Table Clock Empire Period France
Table Clock Empire Period France

Table Clock Empire Period France

Located in New York, NY

A mantel clock made during the Empire period 1790-1820 in France.

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Antique 1790s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and fine quality 19th century French Empire influenced clock set. Having a pair of winged female figures supporting five branch candelabra with scrolling foliate de...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks
Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks

Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire-style (19th Century) green patinaed metal classic Greek female figures on round gilt base holding round mantel clock and barometer.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu vase clock.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Clock, "Cupid & Psyche"
Empire Clock, "Cupid & Psyche"

Empire Clock, "Cupid & Psyche"

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb gilt and patinated bronze Empire clock. Rouge griotte marble. Signed bled a Paris.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Portico Clock
French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Portico Clock

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

An elegant French Empire-style mantel clock crafted in gilded bronze, featuring a classic bust of a gentleman as its central decorative element.

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Antique 1790s Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Patinated Bronze Clock
Empire Patinated Bronze Clock

Empire Patinated Bronze Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful patinated bronze clock featuring Cupid and Psyche with a Sienna marble base

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Fine Quality French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in New York, NY

A very fine French empire style patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock with neoclassical scene.

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Antique 1870s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Egyptianesque Clock, circa 1820, the circular white enamel dial with strike on bells movement, signed "Froidevaux a Berne", with hippocamp a...

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Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins
19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Classic two dimensional French Empire skeleton clock, the finely chased and mercury gilded case depicts Amour holding a flaming torch and a banner, symbol of war, seated on a quive...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy
French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock - Allegory of Astronomy

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"
French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"

French Empire Allegorical Clock Garniture of "Psyche Crowning Amor"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A large scale French Empire figurative allegorical clock showing “Psyche Crowning Amor”.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

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.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock
French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock

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 bronze mounts and cut crystal.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

19th c, French Empire Table Clock
19th c, French Empire Table Clock

19th c, French Empire Table Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

19th century French, Charles X bronze, brass and sienna marble table clock from the Empire period.

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

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Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas-Early 19th Century
French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas-Early 19th Century

French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas-Early 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Period French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas with original gilt edged and velvet lined case.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Bronze, Steel

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Clock
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Early 19th century French Empire period gilt bronze figural clock.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century
French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century

French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Early 19th century French Empire period marble and ormolu clock. French Carrara marble Portico clock with extensive ormolu fretwork mounted on two finely decorated marble columns ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Empire Style Solid Silver Column Clock
Empire Style Solid Silver Column Clock

Empire Style Solid Silver Column Clock

Located in Charmes, FR

early 19th century empire-style column clock in sterling silver (swan hallmark) and gilt bronze in very good condition, probably Swiss work we have not had the movement overhauled gr...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Silver

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815
Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exquisite French Empire ormolu and cut-crystal clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock
19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb 19th century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock This clock was produced in the French Empire period, in the first quarter of the nin...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock Depicting the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine early 19th century French Empire gilt bronze clock representing an allegory of astronomy; featuring two classically draped maidens standing on either side of a pedestal contai...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock. The foliate and fruit engraved gilt-brass dial with enamel painted roman numerals.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy
French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

By Lesieur

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A magnificent large gilded and patinated bronze period French Empire mantle clock depicting Urania the Greek Muse of Astronomy standing on a stepped rectangular gilded bronze base h...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock in finely chased and gilded bronze made in France in the first quarter of the 19thC.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid

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 ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Period French Empire Malachite and Ormolo Figural Clock
Period French Empire Malachite and Ormolo Figural Clock

Period French Empire Malachite and Ormolo Figural Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

The "Period French Empire Malachite and Ormoro Figural Clock" is a stunning decorative collectible with a timeless design.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An identical clock was sold from the collection of Givenchy, Christies Paris, 17.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting the Lydian Queen Omphale

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An early 19 century French Empire gilt bronze clock depicting the mythological Lydian Queen Omphale sitting astride on a draped drum that contains the clock's dial and the movement.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Mantel Empire clock bronze
19th Century Mantel Empire clock bronze

19th Century Mantel Empire clock bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent empire clock in its original gilding , one of the most beautiful models executed at this time.The beauty of this woman standing ,the base decorated with children one of w...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Genre Mantel Clock of an Arcadian Hunting Scene
French Empire Genre Mantel Clock of an Arcadian Hunting Scene

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.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Empire Mantel Clock
19th Century Empire Mantel Clock

19th Century Empire Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent condition with finely chased dore bronze mounts. Has key and pendulum.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'
Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Mantle Clock in Gilt Bronze, Apollo Belvedere Bust, 1820
French Empire Mantle Clock in Gilt Bronze, Apollo Belvedere Bust, 1820

French Empire Mantle Clock in Gilt Bronze, Apollo Belvedere Bust, 1820

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A period French Empire Apollo Belvedere mantle clock in gilt bronze, the rectangular plinth on a stepped base richly decorated with acanthus.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Empire French Clock
19th Century Empire French Clock

19th Century Empire French Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Empire Clock. Made in France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Empire Style Gilt bronze and Green Marble Mantel Clock
French Empire Style Gilt bronze and Green Marble Mantel Clock

French Empire Style Gilt bronze and Green Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

This fine clock has much to recommend it. The bronze mounts are gilt ; the green marble is Verde Antico ; the glass panels are bevelled ; the pendulum is gilt and engine-turned. It i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Empire Portal Clock, Mahogany and Bronze, France, Early 19th Century
Empire Portal Clock, Mahogany and Bronze, France, Early 19th Century

Empire Portal Clock, Mahogany and Bronze, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Portal clock on a rectangular, stepped base in mahogany veneered with small bun feet. The stepped architrave is supported by four smooth columns, the capitals and bases are in fire-g...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Dore Bronze Clock
19th Century French Empire Dore Bronze Clock

19th Century French Empire Dore Bronze Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French Empire doré bronze clock, France, 1880s.

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

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Bronze

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

Tis stunning vintage 19th century French Empire white marble mantel (fireplace) clock was made for Tiffany & Co.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Enamel

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French Empire Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French empire clock for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every French empire clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French empire clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A French empire clock, designed in the Empire, Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Claude Galle, Vincenti et Cie and A.D. Mougin each produced at least one beautiful French empire clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Empire Clock?

The average selling price for a French empire clock at 1stDibs is $7,020, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $212,852 for the highest priced.

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.