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Period French Empire Malachite and Ormolo Figural Clock
Period French Empire Malachite and Ormolo Figural Clock

Period French Empire Malachite and Ormolo Figural Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

The "Period French Empire Malachite and Ormoro Figural Clock" is a stunning decorative collectible

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

French Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set was created in France in circa 1870, in the late 19th century. The set

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855
French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in New York, NY

This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

Located in London, GB

French Charles X malachite and gilt bronze figurative clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock
Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock

Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A very large and impressive 19th century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze malachite mantel

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Antique 19th Century European Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French gilt bronze mounted malachite turning mantel clock French, late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

French Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Piece Clock Set
French Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Piece Clock Set

French Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Piece Clock Set

By Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk 1

Located in London, GB

French ormolu and silvered bronze mounted malachite three-piece clock set French, late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

Located in London, GB

French Charles X malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze figurative clock French, c. 1830

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Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Malachite Mantel Clock
French Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Malachite Mantel Clock

French Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Bronze Mounted Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This mantel clock depicts a mythological group scene in bronze of figures representing a cupid with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock
Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large and very Fine French Empire period ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, circa 1825

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock
Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Malachite inlaid black marble plinth-form mantel clock French, circa 1876 Measures: Height 24cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

Louis XVI architectural gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th century Measures

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock
Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock

Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock was crafted in France in the late 19th century. The clock is a monument to

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Spelter

Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière
Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière

Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in London, GB

An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière French, c.1820 Measures: Height 50cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze / Malachite Mantel Clock
Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze / Malachite Mantel Clock

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze / Malachite Mantel Clock

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A striking example of mid-19th century French craftsmanship, this Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a

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Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Large Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Large Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

Large Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This majestic, neoclassical style clock set – the clock of which measures 1m and the candelabra 1m

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th Century Measures

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Louis XVI Period Neoclassical Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock
Louis XVI Period Neoclassical Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Louis XVI Period Neoclassical Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Louis XVI period neoclassical ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, Late 18th Century

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

Large Charles X period gilt bronze and malachite clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 62cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

By J. Pradier, Susse Freres

Located in London, GB

, malachite, and features decorative silvered bronze mounts. The clock dial is positioned at the centre of the

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set
Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set

Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This three-piece clock and candelabra set is formed of malachite and is fitted with gilt and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

ornamentation, this clock is clearly inspired by French decorative arts of the Louis XV period (1710-1774

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock
Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock

Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large gilt-bronze and malachite Charles X style mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 74cm

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock
Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Charles X period gilt-bronze and malachite sculptural mantel clock. French, c.1830. Measures

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Egyptian Revival Malachite, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Egyptian Revival Malachite, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

Egyptian Revival Malachite, Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

By Charles Le Roy

Located in London, GB

Roy et fils was an acclaimed French clock-making firm, which was run by Basile Charles Le Roy in

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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Malachite, Bronze

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

By Honoré Pons

Located in London, GB

French clock-maker, Pierre-César Honoré Pons. Honoré Pons was highly respected by his contemporary

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey
Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey

Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey

Located in London, GB

Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey French, 19th Century

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

Napoleon III period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze clock set by Picard French, late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon
A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon

A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

French Patinated Marble and Slate Mantel Clock
French Patinated Marble and Slate Mantel Clock

French Patinated Marble and Slate Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Patinated Metal Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Marble, Slate, Metal

Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical Louis XVI period French mantel clock French, late 18th century Dimensions: Height

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Style Malachite Gilt Bronze Tallcase Clock After Riesener
Antique Louis XVI Style Malachite Gilt Bronze Tallcase Clock After Riesener

Antique Louis XVI Style Malachite Gilt Bronze Tallcase Clock After Riesener

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent antique tallcase grandfather clock after the original French Louis XVI period design by

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century.
Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century.

Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century.

Located in Warsaw, PL

Signed Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century. Malachite is a gemstone known for its vibrant

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

A beautiful clock made of bronze and malachite in an intense green and blue color. The clock stands

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

mantel clock’s pedestal is made from turquoise malachite and golden ormolu. Malachit is well known for

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X

Located in Warsaw, PL

Louis Philippe era in 19th-century France. The clock showcases a harmonious blend of form and function

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This 19th-century clock is an exquisite work of art, perfectly reflecting the refined and elegant

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

French clock set is beautifully crafted from ormolu and a later malachite veneer. The central clock

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

Rome, a title held since composition.The base of the clock is made of malachite, the sculpture sitting

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style

Located in Warsaw, PL

A magnificent malachite and bronze clock. in which Apollo is sitting on the top of it. Apollo the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils
Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils

Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils

By Denier Frères

Located in London, GB

Antique Parisian mantel clock and candelabra set by Denière et Fils French, 19th century Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Set Clock and Candelabra, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Styl
Set Clock and Candelabra, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Styl

Set Clock and Candelabra, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Styl

Located in Warsaw, PL

figures are delicately modeled, conveying a sense of movement and drama. Malachite Base: The clock rests

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period, by Seigneurel À Paris
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period, by Seigneurel À Paris

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period, by Seigneurel À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

A Louis XV style marble mantel clock. Enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed with a red

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Malachite

Clock and vase Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X style with 8-song
Clock and vase Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X style with 8-song

Clock and vase Set 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X style with 8-song

Located in Warsaw, PL

feature is the use of malachite on the clock base, known for its distinctive green color and believed to

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Antique Late 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style

Located in Warsaw, PL

Mantel clock 19th century Louis Philippe Charles X period ormolu pendulum with malachite plinth

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk C...

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Clock on the Desk, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Clock on the Desk, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Clock on the Desk, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

Patriotic French 19th century ormolu bronze eagle standing on a globe malachite mantel clock. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

French Ormolu & Malachite Mantel Clock, 19th Century
French Ormolu & Malachite Mantel Clock, 19th Century

French Ormolu & Malachite Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French ormolu and malachite neoclassical style mantel clock, signed. "A. Brocot and Delettre

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Malachite Empire Clock
Malachite Empire Clock

Malachite Empire Clock

Unavailable|$5,000

Malachite Empire Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Malachite stone and gilt bronze Empire period and style clock

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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French Malachite Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of French malachite clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French malachite clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, malachite and metal. French malachite clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. French malachite clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Neoclassical, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French malachite clocks over the years, but those made by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Cartier and Charles Le Roy are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Malachite Clocks?

Prices for French malachite clocks start at $1,474 and top out at $106,173 with the average selling for $18,500.

Finding the Right Mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.

Questions About French Malachite Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.