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Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Located in London, GB

Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...

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Antique 19th Century English Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock
Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental architectural French 19th century neoclassical Revival gilt bronze mounted beige and

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Charles X Gilt and Silver Clock
Charles X Gilt and Silver Clock

Charles X Gilt and Silver Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive Charles X gilt and silver clock in the gothic taste, France. Circa 1825

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Sèvres Style Clock Set
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Sèvres Style Clock Set

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Sèvres Style Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Clock Set Comprising

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock by Ernest Royer
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock by Ernest Royer

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock by Ernest Royer

Located in London, GB

be given as a unique gift to a loved one. The clock is the work of Ernest Royer, an important French

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Pink 'Sevres' Porcelain Mantel Clock
19th Century Pink 'Sevres' Porcelain Mantel Clock

19th Century Pink 'Sevres' Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pretty 19th century French pink 'Sevres' porcelain and gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture
Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture, the clock and candelabra being

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock
19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

Located in Belmont, MA

Unique French 19th century mantel clock. This exquisite mantel clock has a Sevres porcelain dial

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and ormolu grandfather clock. The clock is raised by a fine scalloped shaped kingwood base with a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Figural Clockset
19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Figural Clockset

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Figural Clockset

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality 19th century Sèvres ormolu-mounted porcelain clockset. Origin: French Date: 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture
Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture This impressive clock set features a woman

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Spelter

Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock
Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock

Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

Louis XVI period gilt bronze mounted malachite clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Mantle Clock Retailed By Tiffany & Company
Egyptian Revival Mantle Clock Retailed By Tiffany & Company

Egyptian Revival Mantle Clock Retailed By Tiffany & Company

By L. Marti et Cie

Located in Essex, MA

A TIFFANY & CO. EGYPTIAN REVIVAL MANTLE CLOCK, AMERICAN, 1880s, a bronze ormolu and marble clock

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Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Table Clock by Antoine Crosnier
Louis XVI Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Table Clock by Antoine Crosnier

Louis XVI Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Table Clock by Antoine Crosnier

Located in Miami, US

This exquisite Louis XVI table clock showcases the neoclassical elegance of its time, crafted by

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century Sevres Style Mantel Clock
Fine 19th Century Sevres Style Mantel Clock

Fine 19th Century Sevres Style Mantel Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century French Sevres style mantel clock, having a wonderful gilded

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 19th Century
Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 19th Century

Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive, good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Mantel Clock
Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Mantel Clock

Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Mantel Clock

By Gérard-Jean Galle

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock dates from the period of Charles X and is crafted from gilt bronze with a later

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI style,  Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)
19th Century Louis XVI style,  Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)

19th Century Louis XVI style, Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a cherub playing a base

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock
Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock

Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Restauration gilt bronze mounted crystal lyre mantel clock French, circa 1820 Measures: Height

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set, circa 1870, comprising: a clock surmounted by two

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Magnificent C19th Louis XVI style Mantel Clock. 59cm high
Magnificent C19th Louis XVI style Mantel Clock. 59cm high

Magnificent C19th Louis XVI style Mantel Clock. 59cm high

By Louis Auguste Joseph Bertrand

Located in Brighton, Sussex

, featuring intricate bronze and ormolu details set against a rich rouge marble base. The clock’s design is

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock is a wonderful piece of French Neoclassical design. It is an unusual and very

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Louis XVI style gilded clock set, C19th
Large Louis XVI style gilded clock set, C19th

Large Louis XVI style gilded clock set, C19th

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite French 19th-century clock set features a striking rouge marble base adorned with

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set
Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality French 19th Century gilded ormolu and patinated bronze clock garniture, having a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set
Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very fine quality French late 19th century Sevres style and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century French Pink marble and gilded ormolu mounts, of a sun burst and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Obelisk Clock
Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Obelisk Clock

Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Obelisk Clock

Located in New York, NY

crisply cast French Imperial Eagles adorn the clock and refer to the figure of an eagle on a staff carried

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

By Michel-François Piolaine

Located in London, GB

This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period gilt bronze figurative mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.
19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.

19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

ormolu foliate mount to the top, a gilded clock face with an eight day, hour and half hour striking

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Breccia Marble, Ormolu

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock
Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, having a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)
Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing 19th century French gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, having a cherub

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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Sevres style porcelain panelled mantle clock, circa 1890
Sevres style porcelain panelled mantle clock, circa 1890

Sevres style porcelain panelled mantle clock, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu mantel clock with hand painted Sevres style

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit
Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit

Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit

Located in New Orleans, LA

A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this neoclassical marble and ormolu mantle clock

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

By Charles Frodsham

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set
Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set displays many of the characteristics of the 18th century Rococo style

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This fine neoclassical style mantel clock is from the early 19th century. The clock is cast in gilt

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock. This elegant and sophisticated

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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture
Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture

Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality 19th century French Sevres style porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer

Located in London, GB

clock and barometer are clearly Rococo in their style. The Rococo came into fashion in France during the

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain clock garniture French, 19th century Measures: Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set
19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality, 19th century French gilded ormolu and champleve enamel clock garniture. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set
Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set

Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Antique three-piece Meiji period Japonisme vase clock set French/Japanese, late 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, 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

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

. The central clock has a shaped ormolu base, set with a panel of cloisonne enamel at the front, and

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Louis XVI Cartel Clock By Le Nepveu
18th Century Louis XVI Cartel Clock By Le Nepveu

18th Century Louis XVI Cartel Clock By Le Nepveu

By Nicolas-Antoine Le Nepveu

Located in Amersham, GB

A rare 18th century ormolu cartel clock by Nicolas-Antoine Le Nepveu a Paris . This exceptional

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Miniature Carriage Clock
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Miniature Carriage Clock

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Miniature Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French gilt bronze and enamel miniature carriage clock French, late 19th Century Clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Travel...

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Glass Clock Set
Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Glass Clock Set

Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Glass Clock Set

Located in London, GB

beautifully-cast and gilded bronze (ormolu). The clock set is made up of a mantel clock, which is flanked

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire French, Early 19th Century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Located in London, GB

The acclaimed French bronze foundry, Delafontaine, created this remarkable mantel clock. At the

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, 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.