19th C. Patinated & Dore Bronze Hercules Clock on a Marble base, E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The clock is held up by a fantastic patinated bronze figure of Hercules.
Marble, Bronze
Empire Mantel Clock with Hercules, Paris. circa 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Large Empire pendula clock with depiction of Hercules, leaning on a tree trunk, housing the clockwork.
Bronze
Empire Bronze Dore' Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bronze Dore' mantel Clock depicting Hercules
Sold
H 17.75 in W 8 in D 3.75 in
Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Sienna Marble Hercules Clock by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A handsome patinated bronze and Sienna marble clock of two Hercules bronze figures holding a circular "Globe" shaped Sienna marble clock with Roman-numerals in patinated bronze, the ...
Siena Marble, Bronze
French Fine Clock "Hercules" 19th Century
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Important bronze clock with double patina golden brown and mercury.
Bronze
French Bronze "Hercules" table clock / barometer
Located in New York, NY
French bronze novelty compendium timepiece modeled as Hercules lifting a weight. The Roman time dial to one side and aneroid barometer to the other. The eight day single barrel move...
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting Hercules, France, 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French Empire bronze doré clock with a figure of Hercules holding his club.
Bronze
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On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.