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A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire
A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

AN EMPIRE ORMOLU BUST OF HOMER After the Antique The bearded bust of Homer on a rectangular clock decorate with lyres and gryphon heads on the side

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent French Empire ormolu mantel clock features the iconic Neoclassical genre scene often referred to as "The Astronomy Lesson."

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris, Bronze & Ormolu, 1815
Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris, Bronze & Ormolu, 1815

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris, Bronze & Ormolu, 1815

Located in Montreal, QC

This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports a vase shaped clock case in turn supported by winged dolphin heads and flanked by ...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock French, c. 1810 Height 48cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm A superb example of early 19th-century French decorative arts, thi...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French 19th century Empire st. Bronze, Ormolu and marble clock of Napoleon
French 19th century Empire st. Bronze, Ormolu and marble clock of Napoleon

French 19th century Empire st. Bronze, Ormolu and marble clock of Napoleon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and marble clock of Napoleon.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock
French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock

French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed Veibel a Lyon.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

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

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50cm, width 36cm, depth 12cm This mantel clock, wrought from gilt bronze during the Fre...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

By Pierre-Victor Ledure

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality empire ormolu-mounted patinated bronze and rouge royale marble mantel clock.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris Bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1813 Dimensions: H x W x D: 30 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The "La Lieuse" pendulum is probably the best-kn...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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

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

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

Note: This elegant portico clock exemplifies the refinement of early 19th-century French Empire design, combining neoclassical architectural symmetry with rich mahogany and finely c...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

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

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 bronze decorated with neoclassical symbols such as Roman man dressed in a Toga carryi...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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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 gilt bronze. Neoclassical symbols such Cupid playing a lyre. Next to him are his bow...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style Empire figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of t...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, white Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a crane, on a rectangular chased plinth ending in bun feet.

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

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Bronze

Empire Mahogany Clock with Gilded Ormolu
Empire Mahogany Clock with Gilded Ormolu

Empire Mahogany Clock with Gilded Ormolu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Empire mahogany clock with gilded ormolu clock is in working condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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

French Restauration Period Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock with Apollo Mask
French Restauration Period Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock with Apollo Mask

French Restauration Period Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock with Apollo Mask

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An unusual French Restauration period ormolu mantel clock. The elaborately pierced gilt bronze case in the form of a lyre, with an Apollo mask cresting, on a white marble stepped bas...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired b...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris
1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris

Located in Danville, CA

Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour and hour striking Size: 16" H x 7" W x 5"...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805
Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805

Claude Galle French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1805

By Claude Galle

Located in Lisbon, PT

An exceptional and highly collectible French Empire mantel clock attributed to the celebrated Parisian bronzier Claude Galle, dating to circa 1805. Executed in richly gilded and dark...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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

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

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

Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture
Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture

Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture

Located in London, GB

An impressive early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu Clock Garniture comprising a pair of campana shaped Urns with satyr mask carrying handles supported on red marble plinths with...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860
Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860

Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860

By Baccarat

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality French Empire style Baccarat hobnail cut lead crystal glass two handled vase clock with ormolu-mounts, having a white enamel clock face with roman numerals and raised ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

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

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

Located in Greven, DE

Small mantel clock with bas-relief France Bronze, enamel early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 33 x 19 x 9 cm Description: Antique, fire-gilt portal clock with figurative, Gre...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Amersham, GB

This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality, finely cast and gilded with its original burnished and chased finish, this clock i...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form
French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form

French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form

Located in London, GB

Attractive french Empire clock in patinated bronze and ormolu of milestone or "borne" form.

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils
French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils

French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils

Located in London, GB

A fine French Empire vase or urn clock in patinated bronze and fire/ mercury gilt ormolu.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period gilt bronze figurative mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 33cm, width 31cm, depth 12cm This superb mantel clock is a wonderful example of the...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.
French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.

French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.

Located in London, GB

A fine, large and important French Empire clock of Apollo playing his lyre in patinated bronze, ormolu and antique vert marble.

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Antique 1810s Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830
French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock with Horatius, circa 1820-1830

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative and finely executed French Charles X mantel clock in ormolu. The clock is surmounted by a seated Roman general, possibly Horatius, dressed in classical armour and drapery...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog
French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog

French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog

Located in London, GB

Magnificent and very rare French Directoire or Empire clock in patinated bronze and the finest highly worked ormolu.

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Antique 1790s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm This mantel clock was finely craft...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set
French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and complete French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Porphyry and Ormolu garniture clock set.

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

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze
Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze

Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Represents Hercules leaning on a tree trunk with his mace and three apples in the left hand from the Garden of the Hesperides. Octagonal base on lion claw feet. Movement signed on ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

By LeRoy

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A most beautiful French ornolu mantel clock by Leroy à Paris A lovely French late Empire/early Charles X mantel clock with an ormolu case, c. 1825.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule Portefaix Paris Bronze, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 36 x 28 x 11 cm Description: Beautiful, fire-gilded and patinated bronze pendule from the early 19...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

By Michel-François Piolaine

Located in London, GB

This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The clock body is raised by an architecturally formed, plinth-shaped base, set to the fr...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Located in London, GB

Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...

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Antique 19th Century English Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis
French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

Located in London, GB

A rare French Empire Gout d'Egypt mantle clock depiciting the Goddess Isis, in ormolu, red or rouge griotte marble and patinated bronze, known as the Thomas Hope Clock.

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Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm, width 54cm, depth 19cm This exceptional timepiece was made in Empire period Fr...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time
Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Located in London, GB

A fine model of Chronos carrying off time. The superbly modelled and cast figure of Chronos with scythe in one hand and carrying the clock under his arm. Set on a fine marble base wi...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire French, Early 19th Century Height 45cm, width 29cm, depth 19cm This superb gilt bronze clock, created by the renow...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer half...

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Antique 1790s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold interior statement thanks to its bril...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche
French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche

French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche

Located in London, GB

French Empire Antique ormolu & verd antico marble mantel clock of "The Astronomy Lesson" by Jean-Andre Reiche.

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Antique 1810s Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Mantel Clock "Atala and Chactas" Paris Bronze (fire-gilt and patinated), enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 40 x 32 x 11 cm Description: Very rare and extre...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825 Dimensions: Height x width x depth: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock d...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Empire clock, table clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, bronze, fire-gilt
Empire clock, table clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, bronze, fire-gilt

Empire clock, table clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, bronze, fire-gilt

Located in Berlin, DE

Based on the aesthetics and construction, you are looking at a French Empire-style ormolu mantle clock, likely dating from the early to mid-19th century (circa 1810–1840).

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Antique 1820s Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of war including cannon, cannon balls, map scrolls and standards bearing eagles. The sil...

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Early 19th Century Height 54cm, width 52cm, depth 20cm Dating to the early 1800s and desi...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Period Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Period Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Period Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly

By Gaston Jolly

Located in London, GB

Depicting a young woman seated at a table holding a book and looking at a celestial globe, above the central dial signed 'Gaston Jolly Paris' and flanked by two busts.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

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French Empire Ormolu Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French empire ormolu clock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ormolu and bronze, every French empire ormolu clock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French empire ormolu clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French empire ormolu clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Empire and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French empire ormolu clock over the years, but those crafted by A.D. Mougin, Gaston Jolly and Jean-Simon Deverberie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a French empire ormolu clock at 1stDibs is $9,500, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $212,852 for the highest priced.

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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.