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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

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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, 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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Located in Paris, FR

Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as

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Antique 1880s French Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Empire Style Bronze And Marble Mounted Tall Case Clock
Antique French Empire Style Bronze And Marble Mounted Tall Case Clock

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire-era Ormolu bronze mantle watch of Demeter, circa 1820
French Empire-era Ormolu bronze mantle watch of Demeter, circa 1820

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

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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils
Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils

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

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel
19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Museum Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Au Char', Thomire, Paris, Ca 1820
French Museum Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Au Char', Thomire, Paris, Ca 1820

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

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Antique 1820s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Ormolu Table Clock, Bacchant Sitting On Wine Barrel, Paris, Around 1840
French Ormolu Table Clock, Bacchant Sitting On Wine Barrel, Paris, Around 1840

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

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Antique 1840s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris

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

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.
Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Reloj de sobremesa, estilo imperio - restauración, siglo XIX, en bronce ormolu
Reloj de sobremesa, estilo imperio - restauración, siglo XIX, en bronce 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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Reloj de sobremesa francés en bronce dorado, época Imperio, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa francés en bronce dorado, época Imperio, siglo XIX

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Style Vitrine Cabinet with Integral Clock by Eugene Brunet
Empire Style Vitrine Cabinet with Integral Clock by Eugene Brunet

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Vase Clock
French Empire Ormolu Vase Clock

French Empire Ormolu Vase Clock

Located in Midlothian, VA

Very Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Quarterstrike Vase Clock on Patinated Bronze Base. "Penelope

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Unavailable|$22,523

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The dial signed Gentilhomme Palais Royal a Paris.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock
Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810
A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

with 8-day movement, striking , in its original gilded case.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock

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

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock

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

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Antique 1890s Belgian Adam Style More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820
Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock
French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock

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

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large French Empire, Ormolu Urn Mantel Clock
Large French Empire, Ormolu Urn Mantel Clock

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

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890
Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890

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

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Antique 1890s Empire Mantel Clocks

French Empire Ormolu and 'Griotte Rouge' Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1810
French Empire Ormolu and 'Griotte Rouge' Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1810

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'.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Mantel Clock In Ormolu And Black Marble Base
French Empire Mantel Clock In Ormolu And Black Marble Base

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

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Borne Mantel Clock, circa 1800
French Empire Ormolu Borne Mantel Clock, circa 1800

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

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

19th Century French Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Clock On Stand
19th Century French Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Clock On Stand

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mantel Clock
French Empire Mantel Clock

French Empire Mantel Clock

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

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1820

Located in Tongeren, Limburg

An Empire ormolu gilded clock with rouge griotte marble, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

A French Empire ormolu sculptural mantel clock, circa 1810
A French Empire ormolu sculptural mantel clock, circa 1810

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

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, "the Birth of Love"
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, "the Birth of Love"

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...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, 19th century
French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, 19th century

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

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Malachite

French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800
French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire chariot clock
French Empire chariot clock

French Empire chariot clock

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

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Sculptural "Cercles Tournants" Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Sculptural "Cercles Tournants" Mantel Clock

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, ca.1790
French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, ca.1790

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

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Antique Late 18th Century French Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture
Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture

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

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Extremely Nice Cast Bronze Ormolu Empire Mental Clock, circa 1800
Extremely Nice Cast Bronze Ormolu Empire Mental Clock, circa 1800

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

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Patinated and Ormolu Column Clock, Dubuc Jeune, circa 1800
French Empire Patinated and Ormolu Column Clock, Dubuc Jeune, circa 1800

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

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock, circa 1800
Fine French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock, circa 1800

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

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A French late-Empire mahogany and ormolu oscillating mantel clock, circa 1820.
A French late-Empire mahogany and ormolu oscillating mantel clock, circa 1820.

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

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

A French Empire ormolu mantel clock War and Peace theme, circa 1800.
A French Empire ormolu mantel clock War and Peace theme, circa 1800.

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

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Early 1800s French Empire Gilt Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock & Base Julien Leroy
Early 1800s French Empire Gilt Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock & Base Julien Leroy

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

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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A rare French Empire ormolu and marble mantel clock, Sappho, circa 1800
A rare French Empire ormolu and marble mantel clock, Sappho, circa 1800

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...

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble

19th Century Patinated & Ormolu Empire Striking Mantel Clock Set Pendule Au Vase
19th Century Patinated & Ormolu Empire Striking Mantel Clock Set Pendule Au Vase

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

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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

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.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Steel

French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"
French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"

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

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, 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.

How Much is a French Empire Ormolu Clock?

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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