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Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock
Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock. Item features a glass dome

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style
19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style

Located in London, GB

A mantel clock in the Louis XV manner. Constructed in white Carrara marble and gilt bronze; the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1880. The ormolu case mounted with fine painted porcelain scenes of a courting

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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire
Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire

Empire Period Ormolu and Enamel Ceres Mantel Clock After Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu and enamel Ceres mantel clock after Thomire. French, c.1810 Measures: height

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This endearing French mantel clock combines lustrous ormolu and sumptuous white marble, making for

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock

By Claude Galle

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock. circa 1810 clock Napoleonic Empire Bronze Dore. La

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Ormolu and Sèvres-style Porcelain Calendar Mantel Clock
Very Fine Ormolu and Sèvres-style Porcelain Calendar Mantel Clock

Very Fine Ormolu and Sèvres-style Porcelain Calendar Mantel Clock

By Charles Oudin

Located in London, GB

Very fine ormolu and Sèvres-style porcelain calendar mantel clock French, 19th Century Measures

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1880 The ormolu case mounted with fine painted porcelain scenes of a courting

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Located in London, GB

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

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

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This neoclassical style French mantel clock is crafted from patinated and gilt bronze in addition

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set
French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and complete French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Porphyry and Ormolu garniture

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

Signed French Louis XVI Mantle Clock

Signed French Louis XVI Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

A French white marble and gilt bronze mantel clock. Signed A. Paris on face.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Empire Style Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Empire Style Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Empire Style Mantel Clock

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite and finely crafted Large 19th century Baccarat crystal and ormolu French Empire style

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble and ormolu clock, signed Simona à Paris, circa 1819. The clock is raised by six elegant topie

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique 19th C. French Bronze Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set By Raingo Frères
Antique 19th C. French Bronze Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set By Raingo Frères

Antique 19th C. French Bronze Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set By Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

W: 8 1/2 in D: 8 1/2 in This exquisite 19th-century clock set, crafted by the renowned French

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser
Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser

Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser

Located in London, GB

This gilt bronze mounted mantel clock is formed about a beautiful sky-blue, parcel gilt Sèvres

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

By LeRoy

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A most beautiful French ornolu mantel clock by Leroy à Paris A lovely French late Empire/early

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, 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 Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century

By Henri Voisin

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A Fine quality French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock in the Louis XVI

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu Wall Clock, Bronze, Late 18th Century, France
Louis XVI Ormolu Wall Clock, Bronze, Late 18th Century, France

Louis XVI Ormolu Wall Clock, Bronze, Late 18th Century, France

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The circular glazed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, set within a pierced case with ribbon-tied fruiting laurel trails, each side with a ram’s mask capped pilaster, ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set
Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

By Ferdinand Berthoud

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and good quality 19th century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock
20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock

20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French Art Deco bronze ormolu desk clock is made of the highest quality and perfect for you and your home

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock, A.B.Savory, Cornhill
Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock, A.B.Savory, Cornhill

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock, A.B.Savory, Cornhill

By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

Located in Norwich, GB

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock Ormolu figural mantel clock with beautifully cast maiden

Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century.
Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century.

Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century. Table clock with Paris

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Other

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin

Located in London, GB

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock in Louis XVI Style
19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock in Louis XVI Style

19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock in Louis XVI Style

Located in New York, NY

Antique (19th century) French ormolu bronze cartel wall clock in the Louis XVI style, 28 by 14 by 4

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères
Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french gilt bronze/ormolu cloisonné champlevé enameled mantle clock garniture set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris
Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

. Bailly is considered on of the finest French clock makers of the 18th and early 19th century with many

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Antique 1810s French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

the dynamic movement. The heart of the clock is a French-style 8-day pendulum movement. The finely

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s
French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s

French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s

Located in New York, NY

French Japanism Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie. The clock consists of a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock
French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock

French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A late 19th century French ormolu bronze and champlevé enamel 8-day regulator clock, circa 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large Belle Époque Style Antique French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bertoud
Large Belle Époque Style Antique French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bertoud

Large Belle Époque Style Antique French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bertoud

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Belle Époque style Cartel clock is notable for its stunning depiction of a sunburst

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock by Jacques LaCroix, Ormolu & Marble
Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock by Jacques LaCroix, Ormolu & Marble

Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock by Jacques LaCroix, Ormolu & Marble

By LaCroix a Paris 1

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Mantle Clock, 19th century, the circular white enamel

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

French Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
French Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley

French Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

This charming antique French mantel clock is crafted by famous French maker, Alfred Beurdeley (1847

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and finely detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical period Alabaster, Ormolu, Sainte

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

By Languereau, Maison Marquis

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke
19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century ormolu and white marble mantel clock by Linke French, Late 19th Century Height

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture
Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

Located in Tarzana, CA

A rare and very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted white marble 3-piece Rotary

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock
French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock

French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and unique French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and ormolu

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils
Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

By Le Roy

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Le Roy et fils French, c. 1810 Height 36cm, width 37cm, depth

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

Antique French Green Onyx Champlevé Enamel Marble Ormolu Pedestal Clock
Antique French Green Onyx Champlevé Enamel Marble Ormolu Pedestal Clock

Antique French Green Onyx Champlevé Enamel Marble Ormolu Pedestal Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French Green Onyx Champlevé Enamel Marble Ormolu Pedestal Clock French, Late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.
Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.

Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A spectacular French 19th Century Rouge marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, having a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez

By Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb, large and early Ormolu clock, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a Bleu

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière
Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière

Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This clock set contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra. The central mantel clock is formed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster
French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster

French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock and

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

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantle in gilt

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

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
    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
    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
    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.