19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825
Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825
Enamel, Ormolu
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
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
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.
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Empire Style Bronze And Marble Mounted Tall Case Clock
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French Empire style bronze and marble mounted tall case clock, a striking architectural timepiece that
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Empire-era Ormolu bronze mantle watch of Demeter, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire Bronze Pendant "Demeter" A beautiful & rare decorative clock ,don't miss it! Beautiful
Gold, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze mantel clock with Classical figures French, 19th century Measures: Height 45cm
Marble, Ormolu
Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils
By Charles Le Roy
Located in London, GB
bronze (ormolu). It features a tall rectangular clock case, with a white enamel dial at its centre
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel
Located in London, GB
Empire Cistern Barometer by Gabriel Of rectangular form, with the case waisted, veneered in burr
Ormolu
French Museum Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Au Char', Thomire, Paris, Ca 1820
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vienna, AT
– initially in the castles of France. Special clocks with a monumental character were developed for this
Bronze
French Ormolu Table Clock, Bacchant Sitting On Wine Barrel, Paris, Around 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
established as a place to set up clocks – initially in the castles of France. Special clocks with a monumental
Bronze
Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This three-piece mantel clock set contains a clock and two candelabra. The set was produced circa
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris
By Thiéry Paris 1
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble mantel clock by Thiéry, Paris. Thiery Paris
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century French Pink marble and gilded ormolu mounts, of a sun burst and
Marble, Ormolu
Reloj de sobremesa, estilo imperio - restauración, siglo XIX, en bronce ormolu
Located in MADRID, ES
Espectacular reloj de sobremesa en bronce dorado al mercurio Principios del siglo XIX, época Imperio–Restauración Medidas: 56 cm de alto, 40 cm de ancho y 15 cm de fondo. Movimiento...
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810
By Faizan A Paris
Located in Greven, DE
Dimensions: H x W x D: 34 x 27 x 11 cm Description: Fire-gilt bronze clock from the early 19th century
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Reloj de sobremesa francés en bronce dorado, época Imperio, siglo XIX
Located in MADRID, ES
Espectacular reloj de sobremesa francés, época Imperio (1800-1815), en bronce dorado. Medidas: 41,5 cm largo x 65 cm alto x 14,5 cm fondo. El cuerpo del reloj está elevado sobre una...
Bronze, Ormolu
Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX
By Maison Deniere
Located in MADRID, ES
Precioso reloj de sobremesa francés, Imperio, siglo XIX, en bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita. Movimiento mediante maquinaria París de suspensión de hilo, con soneria sobre camp...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Style Vitrine Cabinet with Integral Clock by Eugene Brunet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very fine Amboyna wood and gilt-bronze empire style vitrine cabinet with a glazed front and sides
Ormolu
Unavailable
French Empire Ormolu Vase Clock
Located in Midlothian, VA
Very Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Quarterstrike Vase Clock on Patinated Bronze Base. "Penelope
Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable|$22,523
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The dial signed Gentilhomme Palais Royal a Paris.
Ormolu
Unavailable|$29,043
Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
8-day spring driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour countwheel striking on a bell, 9.5-cm enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals signed Le Roy...
Ormolu
Unavailable|$21,930
A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with 8-day movement, striking , in its original gilded case.
Ormolu
Unavailable|$2,193
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brussels, BE
Gilded bronze. France, circa 1820, the dial signed Demanet à Bruxelles with pendulum and key
Bronze
Unavailable|$7,200
French 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock
Located in Sart-Saint-Laurent, BE
An exquisite French 19th century Empire ormolu clock. The clock raised on a rectangular base with
Ormolu
Unavailable|$8,120
Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820
By Sironval, Palais Royal
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock. 9,5 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, "Brequet" hands, 8
Ormolu
Unavailable|$3,200
French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock
By Andre Lepaute
Located in Brussels, BE
France, signed Lepaute à Paris, circa 1820. In working condition, delivered with pendulum and key
Bronze
Unavailable|$14,225
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
on a bell, fitted in a patinated urn shaped case with silk flowers, carried by two ormolu putti
Bronze
Unavailable|$10,965
Large French Empire, Ormolu Urn Mantel Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and fine ormolu hands, spring-driven movement with anchor
Unavailable|$1,833
Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous antique French Empire cherub clock. Lovely time piece and very well cast, ormolu has a
Unavailable|$9,246
French Empire Ormolu and 'Griotte Rouge' Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1810
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
striking, with the figure of a seated woman on top, the dial signed 'Lamiral A Paris'.
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable|$15,766
French Empire Mantel Clock In Ormolu And Black Marble Base
Located in Paris, FR
French Empire mantle clock representing a woman draped in antique dress, in a chariot pulled by a
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable|$12,150
French Empire Ormolu Borne Mantel Clock, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed à Paris, finely pierced and engraved ormolu hands
Unavailable|$4,500
19th Century French Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Clock On Stand
Located in Miami, FL
French Empire mahogany and ormolu mounted clock on stand; the clock with circular dial and Roman
Bronze
Unavailable|$9,166
French Empire Mantel Clock
By Negrier a Gueret
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French Empire mantel clock, elegant patinated bronze vase shaped case standing on a stepped ormolu
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable|$9,009
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
An Empire ormolu gilded clock with rouge griotte marble, circa 1820.
Marble
Unavailable|$8,890
A French Empire ormolu sculptural mantel clock, circa 1810
Located in Amsterdam, NL
shaped ormolu case with classical mounts surmounted by a mirror and a butterfly, flanked by a pointing
Unavailable|$5,690
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, "the Birth of Love"
Located in Brussels, BE
Figuring ‘the Birth of Love’. The circular Roman enamelled dial within a rectangular case containing the movement with silk suspended pendulum and strike on bell, flanked by Venus t...
Bronze
Unavailable|$6,900
French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, Working Order, Original Restored
Malachite
Unavailable|$6,282
French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800
Located in Dublin, IE
First Empire French portico clock, circa 1800. This stunning early 19th century clock is an
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable|$26,079
French Empire chariot clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810 with 8-day movement, striking , in its
Ormolu
Unavailable|$27,027
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Sculptural "Cercles Tournants" Mantel Clock
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
An attractive French Empire ormolu and bronze sculptural "cercles tournants" mantel clock, circa
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,311
French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, ca.1790
Located in Warsaw, PL
French Empire period. Crafted primarily from marble, this clock showcases a harmonious blend of form and
Marble
Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Achille Brocot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
French ormolu and porcelain clock garniture. A 19th century Napoleon III French Sévres style
Ormolu
Unavailable|$8,120
Extremely Nice Cast Bronze Ormolu Empire Mental Clock, circa 1800
By Collin au Palais Royal N 166 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An extremely nice cast bronze ormolu empire mental clock, circa 1800 on vertigo green marble base
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable|$9,246
French Empire Patinated and Ormolu Column Clock, Dubuc Jeune, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
striking on a bell, fine patinated and ormolu case shaped as a column, finely engraved ormolu relief border
Bronze
Unavailable|$10,076
Fine French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
11-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Ch. Noséda à Marseille, fine ormolu pierced and
Bronze
Unavailable|$6,782
Antique French Empire Cloisonné́ Mantle Clock Rococo Ormolu Cherub
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
- Gorgeous antique French Empire mantel clock with extensive pannels of Cloisonné. - Lovely ormolu
A French late-Empire mahogany and ormolu oscillating mantel clock, circa 1820.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, ormolu dial with annular enamel cartouche Roman numerals and fine foliate relief centre, blued steel
Mahogany
Unavailable|$9,246
A French Empire ormolu mantel clock War and Peace theme, circa 1800.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, countwheel half hour striking on a bell, tapered ormolu
Early 1800s French Empire Gilt Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock & Base Julien Leroy
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Aberdare, GB
Impressive palace quality French Empire mantel clock by Julien Leroy of Paris Fine adornments and
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable|$19,559
A rare French Empire ormolu and marble mantel clock, Sappho, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
8-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Dubuc Jeune, blued Breguet hands, 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour countwheel st...
Griotte Marble
Unavailable|$6,750 / set
19th Century Patinated & Ormolu Empire Striking Mantel Clock Set Pendule Au Vase
Located in Pasadena, CA
A patinated & gilt bronze empire striking mantel clock set pendule Au Vase. France Circa 1810
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Unavailable|$19,961
Important Early 19th Century French Empire Portico Clock
By B.L. Petit
Located in London, GB
is original with no replacements. A large and weighted ormolu and steel pendulum. France c. 1810.
Enamel, Ormolu, Steel
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock by Armingaud L'aine, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Armingaud L.né Ã Paris, fine ormolu Breguet hands
Unavailable|$16,596
French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"
By Dautel
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
French Empire-period clock, circa 1810, "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson". Black marble and ormolu of
Marble, Ormolu
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.