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Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high
Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high

Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive, very good quality French gilded ormolu clock garniture. The clock supported

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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Clock and Candlesticks Set with Rouge Marble, Circa 1880's
Antique French Ormolu Clock and Candlesticks Set with Rouge Marble, Circa 1880's

Antique French Ormolu Clock and Candlesticks Set with Rouge Marble, Circa 1880's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French exquisite quality Ormolu clock and candlesticks of Vatican rouge marble, circa 1875

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th century Carrara marble and French Ormolu clock statue of Venus
Italian 19th century Carrara marble and French Ormolu clock statue of Venus

Italian 19th century Carrara marble and French Ormolu clock statue of Venus

By Cesare Lapini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderfully executed and high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble and French Ormolu

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French ormolu clock set in the Rococo style. It features cupid as a cherub

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Oppenheim

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

An exquisite antique French ormolu clock mounted with Sevres style porcelain. Made in finely gilded

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning antique French ormolu clock set, circa 1870, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu Mantel Clock French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and

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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Arch top French mantel clock in a finely decorated Ormolu case with classical scene to the front

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French ormolu mantel clock standing on a stepped base and resting on turned, chased feet with

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock
French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

An attractive Parisian mantle clock in the Louis XVI manner Retailed by the Goldsmiths

Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1880 A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Ormolu 'Chariot' Table Clock
French Ormolu 'Chariot' Table Clock

French Ormolu 'Chariot' Table Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Ormolu table clock featuring a beautifully decorated base with cherub and classical

Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Superb Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Leon Message and Jollet et Cie
Superb Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Leon Message and Jollet et Cie

Superb Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Leon Message and Jollet et Cie

By Jollet & Cie, Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and exceptional antique French ormolu clock, designed in the style of the sculptor Léon

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Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French ormolu Lyre clock standing on a stepped rectangular base with acanthus leaf decoration and

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Antique 1840s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Ormolu French Empire clock, drumhead case with applied frieze decoration to the base, standing on

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire Ormolu mantel clock resting on four turned feet supporting an oval base with raised

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard
French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

By Victor Paillard

Located in Tarzana, CA

A superb 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clock by Victor Paillard (1805-1886). The

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Greek Revolutiom Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Greek Revolutiom Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Greek Revolutiom Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Charles X period Greek Revolution or Hellenistic mantel clock. The clock in original ormolu

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Antique 1830s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.
C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A French late 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set. The clock having a classical

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Small Ormolu French Cartel Wall Clock
Small Ormolu French Cartel Wall Clock

Small Ormolu French Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Small French Ormolu Cartel clock in a finely decorated case. Enamel dial with Roman numerals

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 52cm, width 28cm

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A remarkable French early 19th century First Empire ormolu clock, with the original silk threaded

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

An attractive French Napoleon III antique mantel clock in original ormolu and fine pink

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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Egyptianesque Clock, circa 1820, the circular white

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Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This striking and highly detailed mantel clock is made entirely of ormolu, and is surmounted by the

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock
French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock French ormolu mantel clock standing on a beaded oval base

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1850 ~ ~~ Excellent condition

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid
Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very fine and substantial ormolu clock by the clockmaker Vincenti. Stunning Rococo balloon form

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Bronze & Ormolu Egyptian Style Clock Clock
19th Century French Empire Bronze & Ormolu Egyptian Style Clock Clock

19th Century French Empire Bronze & Ormolu Egyptian Style Clock Clock

Located in London, GB

A French Empire bronze and ormolu clock in the Egyptian style with 8 day silk-suspension striking

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A magnificent and very large original antique French Rococo cartel wall clock. Asymmetrically

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock Patinated bronze and ormolu mantel clock

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock
French 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock

French 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu wall clock, having Rococo influences to the scroll

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Directoire period mantel clock. Constructed of black marble with white statuary marble

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century
French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century

French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French, 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock with a calendar dial. Having

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This ormolu (gilt bronze) mantel clock is a stunning piece of design, which features beautiful

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock
Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A classical crystal 19th Century French Empire style portico mantle clock, with a gilded ormolu

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture
French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture

French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful French clock garniture, styled in the Louis XV taste, is a charming work of artistry

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

19th Century French marble and ormolu clock garniture.
19th Century French marble and ormolu clock garniture.

19th Century French marble and ormolu clock garniture.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting French 19th Century white marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, having a mother

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock
19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, having 8-day movement with enamel dial, mounted

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock
French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock. A very rare model with two good

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Antique (early 19th century) French ormolu bronze mantel clock in the Empire style depicting

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu clock. The clock is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality mid-19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu clock. The clock is raised

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock
French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock

French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French ormolu and white marble pillar clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate finial with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A richly decorative French mantel clock, finely modelled in gilt bronze and mounted with exquisite

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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock, Leroy
French Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock, Leroy

French Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock, Leroy

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI ormolu-mounted Mantel Clock signed Julien Leroy A Paris France, 18th century A similar

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Antique 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with gilded toupe feet supporting a raised plinth with an

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu vase clock. Of unusual design set as it is on a spread

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock - Cherubs
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock - Cherubs

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock - Cherubs

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French clock modelled in the Louis XVI style as two charming cherubs

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Bronze & Ormolu Clock with Automation
French Bronze & Ormolu Clock with Automation

French Bronze & Ormolu Clock with Automation

Located in Norwich, GB

Charles X Bronze and Ormolu mounted mantel clock with stepped top surmounted by a gilded figure of

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Antique 1830s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Attractive quality antique 19th century French ormolu mantle clock
Attractive quality antique 19th century French ormolu mantle clock

Attractive quality antique 19th century French ormolu mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive quality antique 19th century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

Located in London, GB

French Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Michelez French, circa 1815 Measures: Height 47cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and cobalt blue porcelain urn clock set

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche

Located in Tarzana, CA

Exquisite early 19th century French Empire hand-chiseled ormolu mantel clock. Set on bracket feet

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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French Ormolu Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French ormolu clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French ormolu clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ormolu and bronze. There are all kinds of French ormolu clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Empire and neoclassical French ormolu clocks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French ormolu clocks over the years, but those made by Japy Frères, Raingo Frères and Samuel Marti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Ormolu Clocks?

Prices for French ormolu clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French ormolu clocks begin at $195 and can go as high as $1,919,381, while the average can fetch as much as $8,379.

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.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About French Ormolu Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ormolu furniture refers to the ornate decoration typically applied to French antique furniture. The decoration is made out of bronze and is then covered with 18 to 24 karat gold. You can shop a collection of ormolu furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu 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.