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French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century
French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century

French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century

By Guéret Frères

Located in Lisbon, PT

French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century. Louis XVI gilded bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze
Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze

Beautiful Empire clock in ormolu and patinated bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

& Fils. Watchmaker to the King in Paris" Very good ormolu condition. France. Early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot, Black Marble & Gilt Bronze
French Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot, Black Marble & Gilt Bronze

French Mantel Clock by Achille Brocot, Black Marble & Gilt Bronze

By Achille Brocot

Located in MADRID, ES

Impressive and rare large-scale French mantel clock dating to circa 1870, masterfully crafted in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Crystal, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute
Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute

Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute

By Lepaute

Located in Dublin, IE

A Fine & Most Impressive French Gilt, Patinated Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock by Lepaute

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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Antique French eclectic style enamel and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock

Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock

By Francois Vion

Located in London, GB

This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

Antique French 19th C. English Style Mantle Clock by Guenee
Antique French 19th C. English Style Mantle Clock by Guenee

Antique French 19th C. English Style Mantle Clock by Guenee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French 19th century English style gilt bronze mantel clock by Guenée, an exceptional and highly

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Biscuit De Sèvres Garniture Clock Set
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Biscuit De Sèvres Garniture Clock Set

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Biscuit De Sèvres Garniture Clock Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. Biscuit de Sèvres garniture clock set. The set has a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems

By Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

A Symbolic clock in the Louis XVI style By Japy Fréres et Cie. The finely chased ormolu case

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Garniture Clock Set
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Garniture Clock Set

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Garniture Clock Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu mounted on white Carrara marble clock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Belle Époque Rococo Style Bracket Clock by Henry Dasson
Antique French Belle Époque Rococo Style Bracket Clock by Henry Dasson

Antique French Belle Époque Rococo Style Bracket Clock by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

Antique French Belle Époque Rococo style bracket clock by Henry Dasson French, 1882 Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set
French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set

French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set

By Lemerle Charpentier 1

Located in London, GB

French red marble and gilt bronze Neoclassical style matched clock set French, late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer

By Julien Le Roy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large scale pair of French 18th century Louis XV period cartel clock and

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base
Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base

Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional French gilt bronze mantel clock marketed by Tiffany & Co, with classical cast gilt

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock
French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock

French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble clock, signed Falconet. This stunning miniature timepiece is raised by a

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris

By André Balthazar 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

-1880. Balthazar, Paris. This fine quality late 19th century French long case clock by, Balthazar

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style

French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style

By Creil et Montereau

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and faience clock set in the chinoiserie style French, late 19th century Clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères
19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères

19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge marble and ormolu mantle clock by Raingo

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu Carriage Clock, Pendule d'Officier, Late 18th Century
Louis XVI Ormolu Carriage Clock, Pendule d'Officier, Late 18th Century

Louis XVI Ormolu Carriage Clock, Pendule d'Officier, Late 18th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

Signed on dial "Jn Pre Calame A PARIS" with later key. Movement not guaranteed.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Ormolu

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Large antique French Louis XV style patinated and gilt bronze clock set French, 19th Century Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Forney, TX

classically designed clock is flanked by a matched pair of gilt ormolu mounted Bardiglio marble tazza

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set
French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Japy Frères, Phillipe Mourey

Located in Dallas, TX

also has the numbers: “5 – 2”. The clock face/dial also has the initials: “D.H.”. The gilt ormolu

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in London, GB

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock
French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock

French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock

Located in Forney, TX

clock. Born in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, fine quality Parisian work

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style
French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and patinated bronze sun burst cartel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Goliath Four Glass Clock
Goliath Four Glass Clock

Goliath Four Glass Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

movement and escapement to the pendulum every aspect of the clock has been scaled up disguising the clocks

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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
19th Century Sevres Clock Set

19th Century Sevres Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality 19th century French Sevres porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French Louis XVI Style gilt and patinated bronze and white marble figural mantel clock with

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin

Located in Miami, FL

A very fine and large Early 18th Century French Louis XV period corne verte (green horn) and ormolu

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Lerolle Freres
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Lerolle Freres

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Lerolle Freres

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style gilt bronze figural cartel clock by

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Champleve enamel mantle clock, 19th Century.
Champleve enamel mantle clock, 19th Century.

Champleve enamel mantle clock, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu Champleve enamel mantle clock, having an urn

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

A Large French Rouge Marble Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by A. Beurdeley
A Large French Rouge Marble Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by A. Beurdeley

A Large French Rouge Marble Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by A. Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Tarzana, CA

A French Napoleon III Period Rouge Marble Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Alfred Emmanuel

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 52cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large French Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, signed Marquis à Paris, c. 1860–1880
Large French Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, signed Marquis à Paris, c. 1860–1880

Large French Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, signed Marquis à Paris, c. 1860–1880

By Maison Marquis, Languereau

Located in Tarzana, CA

A magnificent gilt-bronze mantel clock of monumental form, richly cast and finely chased in the

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu Rococo influenced mantel clock, having

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock - Étienne Le Noir, Paris
French Louis XVI Style Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock - Étienne Le Noir, Paris

French Louis XVI Style Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock - Étienne Le Noir, Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and Palatial French Louis XVI style figural gilt bronze mantel clock. The vase shaped

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Commemorating Napoleon
Large Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Commemorating Napoleon

Large Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Commemorating Napoleon

Located in London, GB

Large gilt bronze mantel clock commemorating Napoleon French, circa 1840 Measures: Height 57cm

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set
Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set

Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French gilded ormolu clock garniture, having a pair of five

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

,” indicating its origin from a French workshop producing such decorative timepieces. Clock: Height: 21" width

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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

Gilt Bronze and Malachite Louis XVI Clock

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and malachite Louis XVI clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height 69cm, width

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock in the Louis XVI Taste
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock in the Louis XVI Taste

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock in the Louis XVI Taste

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

A mantle clock in the Louis XVI taste by Raingo Freres, Paris Constructed in gilt bronze, and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Clock of Marmaluke
Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Clock of Marmaluke

Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Clock of Marmaluke

Located in London, GB

Greek Revolution or Hellenistic clock of Marmaluke. Constructed of patinated bronze and ormolu, the

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Antique 1820s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.

French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style long case clock features intricate ormolu

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Ormolu

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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.