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

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock Patinated bronze and ormolu mantel clock

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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

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Antique 1780s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Bronze Marble Figural Clock, c. 1830
French Empire Bronze Marble Figural Clock, c. 1830

French Empire Bronze Marble Figural Clock, c. 1830

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Verde Antico Marble Figural Clock, circa 1830, the clock

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Antique 1830s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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. Made from burnished gilt bronze

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Antique 1790s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantle in gilt

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche

Located in Tarzana, CA

Exquisite early 19th century French Empire hand-chiseled ormolu mantel clock. Set on bracket feet

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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. Of unusual design set as it is on a spread

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

: French Date: 19th century Size: Height 14 x 12 x 4 3/4 inches Claude Galle (1759 - 1815), is one

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

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. Silk

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

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

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Antique 1790s Mantel Clocks

Materials

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. The clock raised on a

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

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

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Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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”. Psyche

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Fire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock
19th Century French Empire Style Fire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

19th Century French Empire Style Fire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century French Empire style fire gilded bronze mantel clock. French fire gilded bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

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. Free shipping within the

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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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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. Made

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, 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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock "Pouring Wine"
Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock "Pouring Wine"

Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock "Pouring Wine"

Located in Tarzana, CA

A fine Early 19th century French Empire ormolu bronze mantel clock. Depicting a winged cherub

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock features a stunning frame made of gilt bronze, exuding

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

motif used in decorative arts since the time of Revolution. Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

showcasing many of the neoclassical design elements common to the Empire Style popularized during the reign

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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. The primary subject is

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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

Materials

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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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.

Questions About French Empire Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.