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Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Clock  Goddess with Dog- 19th century
Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Clock  Goddess with Dog- 19th century

Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Clock Goddess with Dog- 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Signed Fine 19th century three-piece set, very finely gilt chased French Empire Japy Freres gilt

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marble and Ormolu Clock / Garniture Set
Antique French Marble and Ormolu Clock / Garniture Set

Antique French Marble and Ormolu Clock / Garniture Set

By J. Pratt

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

French marble and ormolu clock / garniture set, signed 'Comptoir General, J. Pratt, Paris

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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"
Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"

Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"

By Justin Vulliamy

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very popular, untouched library Empire ormolu mantel clock so-called "La Lisseuse" made for the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock, Signed Bekeer à Paris, circa 1804
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock, Signed Bekeer à Paris, circa 1804

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock, Signed Bekeer à Paris, circa 1804

By Bekerr

Located in Brussels, BE

W. 26 cm x d. 9 cm. Rare Empire period clock by established watchmaker, original fire gilding in

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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Gilded Ormolu Mantle Clock
Early 19th Century French Gilded Ormolu Mantle Clock

Early 19th Century French Gilded Ormolu Mantle Clock

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very fine early 19th century gilded French classical design mantel clock, newly serviced in

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

an Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mangel clock after a drawing by DeVerberie
an Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mangel clock after a drawing by DeVerberie

an Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mangel clock after a drawing by DeVerberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in NONANCOURT, FR

, 1986, p.381, fig.5.15.26. G. Wannenes, "The most beautiful French clocks from Louis XV to the Empire

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire sculptural mantel clock by Colin à Paris
French Empire sculptural mantel clock by Colin à Paris

French Empire sculptural mantel clock by Colin à Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

8-day spring driven movement with half hour countwheel bell striking, fine ormolu case of good

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Impressive Empire Mantel Clock Horatius, circa 1800
Impressive Empire Mantel Clock Horatius, circa 1800

Impressive Empire Mantel Clock Horatius, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Impressive Empire Mantel clock symbolizing Horatius, circa 1800. This beautiful ormolu Empire clock

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

First Empire, Gilt Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1810

First Empire, Gilt Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1810

Located in Dublin, IE

This superb hand-built clock exudes elegance and fine craftsmanship. The gilt bronze clock case is

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in a Chariot
Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in a Chariot

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in a Chariot

Located in Paris, FR

An exceptional gilt bronze mantel clock with its key depicting a winged putto in an antique chariot

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20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Small Empire Biscuit Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Pendulette, circa 1810
Small Empire Biscuit Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Pendulette, circa 1810

Small Empire Biscuit Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Pendulette, circa 1810

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A small Empire biscuit porcelain ormolu mounted pendulette the charming lady on top is spinning

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A near pair of pendant Empire mahogany wall clock and barometer, circa 1820
A near pair of pendant Empire mahogany wall clock and barometer, circa 1820

A near pair of pendant Empire mahogany wall clock and barometer, circa 1820

By Lesieur

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

relief ormolu bezel, 8-day spring driven movement with pinwheel escapement, banjo shaped mahogany case

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large French Empire Ormolu Table Regulator by Bled à Paris, circa 1820
Large French Empire Ormolu Table Regulator by Bled à Paris, circa 1820

Large French Empire Ormolu Table Regulator by Bled à Paris, circa 1820

Located in Amsterdam, NL

countwheel striking on a bell, stepped moulded ormolu case supported by four Corinthian columns placed on a

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Nice Empire Charles X Mental Clock, circa 1830
Nice Empire Charles X Mental Clock, circa 1830

Nice Empire Charles X Mental Clock, circa 1830

By Gillion a Paris

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice Empire Charles X mental clock, circa 1830. The lovely subject the bookcase with books and

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Charming Empire Mental Clock on Top Elegant Lady Playing the Dices
Very Charming Empire Mental Clock on Top Elegant Lady Playing the Dices

Very Charming Empire Mental Clock on Top Elegant Lady Playing the Dices

By Maison Deniere

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very charming Empire mental clock on top elegant lady playing the dices symbolizes hope in a good

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Bronze Elephant Clock, circa 1860
French Bronze Elephant Clock, circa 1860

French Bronze Elephant Clock, circa 1860

By Miroy Frères

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

French bronze elephant clock. A beautifully cast bronze elephant clock with raised trunk (a sign

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Antique 1860s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Gilded Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Air du Troubadour LAST PRICE
19th Century Gilded Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Air du Troubadour LAST PRICE

19th Century Gilded Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Air du Troubadour LAST PRICE

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Empire table pendulum clock with with a man and a woman playing "Air du Troubadour", in the top

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Nice empire Charle X mantel clock by Gillion a Paris
Nice empire Charle X mantel clock by Gillion a Paris

Nice empire Charle X mantel clock by Gillion a Paris

By Gillion a Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A nice empire Charles X mantel clock circa 1830. The lovely subject the bookcase with books and

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Mantle Clock
Mantle Clock

Mantle Clock

Unavailable|$27,000

Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

A French Empire ormolu mantel clock with eight day movement in the antique design.

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells
Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells

Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells

By Baguellin

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Empire-period astronomical skeleton clock with quarter strike on three bells, signed Baguellin à

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Antique 1810s French First Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period
Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period

Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Fine Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period Large bronze clock Napoleon as a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Superb Perpetual Calendar Clock by Achille Brocot and Jean Baptiste Delettrez
Superb Perpetual Calendar Clock by Achille Brocot and Jean Baptiste Delettrez

Superb Perpetual Calendar Clock by Achille Brocot and Jean Baptiste Delettrez

By Achille Brocot, Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

Located in Keyston, GB

A fine mid-19th century French gilt bronze mantel clock with perpetual calendar, equation of time

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French gilt bronze pendulum allegory Astronomy, astrolabe ormolu. Empire.
French gilt bronze pendulum allegory Astronomy, astrolabe ormolu. Empire.

French gilt bronze pendulum allegory Astronomy, astrolabe ormolu. Empire.

Located in Milano, IT

Antica pendola francese rappresentante l'allegoria dell'Astronomia con cassa in bronzo dorato e globo celeste blu. Various elements recall the theme of astronomy: seated intent on st...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Clock
French Empire Ormolu Clock

French Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large French Empire Ormolu clock. Standing woman with pen and book. Clock wreath with chiseled

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Period French Empire Ormolu Clock
Period French Empire Ormolu Clock

Period French Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Period Empire Ormolu Clock of Aurora Revealing the Sun. Dull and Burnished (Shiny) Gold on Bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Clock
Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Clock

Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Period French Empire ormolu or gilt bronze clock. Neoclassical motif of Roman Soldier with

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Clock Early 19'th Ctr.
French Empire Ormolu Clock Early 19'th Ctr.

French Empire Ormolu Clock Early 19'th Ctr.

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant French table ormolu clock. Seated lady looking in the mirror and resting foot on the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Ormolu Mantle Clock
French Empire Ormolu Mantle Clock

French Empire Ormolu Mantle Clock

Located in Essex, MA

The rectangular stepped cornice over a central enamled dial, with attached pendulum flanked by two pairs of columns on a stepped based with bun feet

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock
Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

Located in London, GB

A fascinating Antique French Empire Striking Ormolu mantel clock A fascinating clock in the form

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Steel, Ormolu

A French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
A French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock

A French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

, muse of epic poetry with a writing tablet in her hand. The centered globe resting on the clock case

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Antique French Clock Goddess Juno
Empire Ormolu Antique French Clock Goddess Juno

Empire Ormolu Antique French Clock Goddess Juno

By Lesieur

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A rare and fine original antique French Empire clock featuring the goddess Juno. Beautifully made

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Timepiece Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu Timepiece Mantel Clock

French Empire Ormolu Timepiece Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

A delightful French Empire miniature ormolu timepiece mantel clock featuring a cherub with wings

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Antique 1820s French Mantel Clocks

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Steel, Ormolu

Empire Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock
Empire Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock

Empire Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb original antique French portico clock. Beautifully modelled in the Empire style in a

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire ormolu mantel clock, circa 1820, the case by Louis Stanislas Lenoir-Ravrio (French

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire Mantle Clock
French Empire Mantle Clock

French Empire Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

A fine French Empire mantle clock with a rectangular drum case surmounted by a classical urn, a

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock
Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock

Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire portico with excellent bronze "ormolu" mantel clock. Machine in perfect working, With sounds

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large French Empire Ormolu Mantle Clock, Paris, circa 1810
Large French Empire Ormolu Mantle Clock, Paris, circa 1810

Large French Empire Ormolu Mantle Clock, Paris, circa 1810

Located in Berlin, DE

A superb and very large Empire ormolu mantel clock in perfect working order and cleaned and

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Empire Mantle Clock
Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Empire Mantle Clock

Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Empire Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

The ebonised four columned classic case centered with time and bell strike clock with bronze dial

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century France
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century France

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century France

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Empire ormolu mantel clock, early 19th century, France.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Fidelity
Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Fidelity

Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Fidelity

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with allegorical scene depicting a young woman

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Alabaster Portico Clock with Ormolu Mounts
French Empire Alabaster Portico Clock with Ormolu Mounts

French Empire Alabaster Portico Clock with Ormolu Mounts

Located in Berlin, DE

A French Empire alabaster portico clock with finely chased ormolu mounts. The white enamel dial

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster

Antique French Empire Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set Eagle
Antique French Empire Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set Eagle

Antique French Empire Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set Eagle

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French clock set circa 1890. It is of Empire design in crisp white

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Ormolu Mantle Clock, circa 1800
French Empire Gilt Ormolu Mantle Clock, circa 1800

French Empire Gilt Ormolu Mantle Clock, circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th century Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with allegorical scene depicting a young man

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Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Inscribed Auguste Boussard
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Inscribed Auguste Boussard

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Inscribed Auguste Boussard

Located in Berlin, DE

burning incense. Clock with silk suspension and strikes at half-hour and hour.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Monumental Malachite and Ormolu Empire Clock
Monumental Malachite and Ormolu Empire Clock

Monumental Malachite and Ormolu Empire Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Large Ormolu and Malachite Empire Clock. Goddess of Wisdom seated in Greek chair, scroll and

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique French Empire Bronze Ormolu Figural Neoclassic Clock by Déniére
Antique French Empire Bronze Ormolu Figural Neoclassic Clock by Déniére

Antique French Empire Bronze Ormolu Figural Neoclassic Clock by Déniére

By Jean-François Denière

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

choosing! This Clock being in the french empire style has immense detail within the ormolu casted

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock of Ceres, circa 1815
French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock of Ceres, circa 1815

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock of Ceres, circa 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A fine Empire period mantel clock with bun feet raising a rectangular base with a central portrait

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture
19th French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

19th French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A mid-19th French ormolu and patinated bronze three-piece Clock Garniture Composed a green

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Antique 1850s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

By Percier & Fontaine

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine, 19th Century. In the

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Antique 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock with Huntress Diana, circa 1805
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock with Huntress Diana, circa 1805

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock with Huntress Diana, circa 1805

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel (fireplace) clock with huntress diana, circa

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Empire ormolu mantel clock, early 19th century, France, signed ¨Lacroix Rue St.Denis a Paris.¨

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Figural Mantle Clock of the Goddess Flora
Empire Ormolu Figural Mantle Clock of the Goddess Flora

Empire Ormolu Figural Mantle Clock of the Goddess Flora

Located in Berlin, DE

A fine French Empire mantel clock with a rectangular drum case surmounted by a wall fountain

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Empire ormolu clock signed Ravrio, 19th century circa 1805
Empire ormolu clock signed Ravrio, 19th century circa 1805

Empire ormolu clock signed Ravrio, 19th century circa 1805

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

of the French Empire together with Claude Galle and Thomire, official supplier to Emperor Napoleon

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

Located in Long Island City, NY

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine, 19th Century. In the

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th C French Empire Mantle Clock
19th C French Empire Mantle Clock

19th C French Empire Mantle Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning 19th Century French Empire mantle clock in gilded bronze. Features a French lady in

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

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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.

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.

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