Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Hunchback Of Notre Dame

Ceres Clock

Seth Thomas Mantel Clock

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

A fine large 19th century French fire gilt bronze mantel clock.

H 22 in W 18 in D 7 in

Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large gilt-bronze and malachite Charles X style mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 74cm

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19th Century French Charles X Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock

H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 9.45 in

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze circular movement mantel clock French, late 19th

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

H 32.29 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

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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19th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 9.65 in

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Beurdeley

By Maison Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Beurdeley French, circa 1880 Measures

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Beurdeley

H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

, this excellent piece is a large mantel clock dating to the Charles X period of France in the early 18th

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in

Impressive Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome antique seth Thomas Mantel clock Handsome large Seth Thomas iron black mantel clock

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19th Century American Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Iron

Impressive Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 16 in D 6.25 in

Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century black forest mantel clock, with carved wood dial to the French eight day two train

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19th Century Swiss Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

H 27 in W 23 in D 10 in

Large 19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style mantel (fireplace

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19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock

H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 9.45 in

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu and Severs porcelain mantel clock. Having putti

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19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

H 18.51 in W 25.99 in D 7.49 in

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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Early 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 20.48 in W 11.03 in D 6.89 in

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1820-1830. A large-scale early 19th century bronze and gilt bronze mantel clock

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1820s French Louis Philippe Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 31 in W 21 in D 8 in

Large 19th Century Bronze Cherub Mantel Clock

By Charles Du Tertre 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderfully impressive 19th century Louis XVI style Cherub mantel clock with maps and a globe

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19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Cherub Mantel Clock

H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in

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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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Commemorating Napoleon

H 22.45 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The central circular dial surmounted by two love birds, the lower section with two cherubs on either side, and decorated with garlands of flowers and scrolling features throughout.

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 23.63 in W 20.08 in D 10.24 in

Large French 19 Century Carved Marble Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality and large French Louis XVI style 19 century multi color carved marble mantel

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Late 19th Century French Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Large French 19 Century Carved Marble Mantel Clock

H 32 in W 32 in D 9.25 in

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century doré bronze mantel clock.

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19th Century French Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

H 25 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock by Gervais

By Frédéric & Gervais Durand

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, bronze and white marble mantel

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19th Century French Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock by Gervais

H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 7.09 in

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 66cm

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19th Century German Rococo Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen

H 25.99 in W 13 in D 9.85 in

Large 19th Century Carved Black Forest Mantel Clock

By Black Forest

Located in London, GB

A Large Black Forest Mantle Clock Constructed in carved linden wood, fitted with a two train

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Large 19th Century Carved Black Forest Mantel Clock

H 31.25 in W 35.5 in D 12 in

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock. A superb Napoleon III

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1860s French Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock

H 16 in W 18.5 in D 6.25 in

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

Large Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Balloon Shaped Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany balloon shaped mantel clock having an inlaid mahogany

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Early 20th Century English Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Other

Large Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Balloon Shaped Mantel Clock

H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 5.32 in

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine large 19th century French gilt bronze mantel clock modeled in form of a classical lady

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 28 in W 27.5 in D 8 in

Large Victorian 19th Century Antique Faux Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large Victorian 19th century antique faux marble mantel clock having a fantastic architectural

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19th Century Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Other

Large Victorian 19th Century Antique Faux Marble Mantel Clock

H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 5.52 in

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

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century

H 22.05 in W 13.39 in D 7.88 in

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Piolaine

By Michel-François Piolaine

Located in London, GB

This magnificent mantel clock—which measures an impressive 82cm in height—was crafted in France, in

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Piolaine

H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 14.18 in

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time

Located in Nashville, TN

stable condition with charming wear and appearance. Sturdy but does need a visit to a clock clinic. Even

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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Giltwood

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time

H 35 in W 22.5 in D 9.76 in

French Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French four glass mantel clock French four glass mantel clock with large bevelled glass panels

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19th Century French Victorian Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Four Glass Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 8.25 in D 5.5 in

Large French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large French Baroque style gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock French, mid 19th Century

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1850s French Baroque Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large French Baroque Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

H 27.96 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in

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

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19th Century French Neoclassical Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Enamel

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

H 23.63 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

Located in Warsaw, PL

Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock

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Early 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

H 21.26 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in

19th Century Large C. Vernet Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze

Located in NICE, FR

We present you this exquisite and rare 19th-century C. Vernet mantel clock, embodying a

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19th Century French Napoleon III Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Large C. Vernet Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze

H 20.08 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm

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Early 1800s French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 7.49 in

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, Champlevé enamel and onyx clock garniture

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19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in

Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture

Located in London, GB

Large Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with mythological sculpture French, late 19th

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Late 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture

H 22.84 in W 18.12 in D 5.52 in

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved mantel clock with 1 large bird and several small

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19th Century European Black Forest Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Walnut

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

H 27.5 in W 22 in D 8.5 in

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Cupid and Psyche

Located in London, GB

Large neoclassical style gilt bronze mantel clock with cupid and psyche French, 19th century

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19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Cupid and Psyche

H 21.26 in W 31.5 in D 11.82 in

Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

French Empire Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly, Paris, Circa 1810s, with original

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Early 19th Century Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock

H 24 in W 12.75 in D 8 in

High Victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

High victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock circa 1870. Fine quality mantel clock of large

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble

High Victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock

H 19.5 in W 19 in D 5.5 in

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine and large Louis XVI style French mantel clock, from the end of the Napoleon III period, 1870

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1870s French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris

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H 20.08 in W 16.15 in D 9.06 in

Bras En L'air French Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This bras en l'air, or "arms in the air," French mantel clock demonstrates the neoclassical luxury

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19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Bras En L'air French Mantel Clock

H 18 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large and very Fine French Empire period ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, circa 1825

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Early 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 9.06 in

Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali

Located in Benington, Herts

A large and impressive French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock of exceptional quality and

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1820s French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali

H 20 in W 13.75 in D 6 in

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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Early 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 12.21 in D 4.73 in

Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

obelisk mantel clock is also illustrated in P. Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la pendule française du Moyen

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

H 26.38 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50cm

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Early 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in

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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1810s French Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Cherub Bronze Mantel Clock with Onyx Base

Located in New York, NY

Decorative French bronze mantle clock on an onyx base with a large spelter Cherub. The clock is in

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Early 20th Century French Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze, Spelter

Cherub Bronze Mantel Clock with Onyx Base

H 26.5 in W 15.5 in D 9 in

Graceful Art Deco Table / Mantel Clock w Large Stylized Swallow Bird Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

look even more voguish. If you already have a place in mind for this large and sculptural clock then

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Large Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Spelter

Graceful Art Deco Table / Mantel Clock w Large Stylized Swallow Bird Sculpture

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H 23.75 in W 20.25 in D 9 in

A Eureka Four Glass Electric Mantel Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

large, slowly oscillating bi-metallic balance wheel, with the correct battery these clock will run for

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Eureka Four Glass Electric Mantel Clock

H 12.8 in W 7.68 in D 5.91 in

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena

Located in Berlin, DE

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena A large late 18th

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena

H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in

Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the

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19th Century French Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

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H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in

French Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 20.08 in W 13 in D 5.52 in

Mantel Clock, Camillo Borghese, First Quarter 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

The gilt bronze mantel clock has a base decorated on the front with leafy phytomorphic motifs and a

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Early 19th Century Italian Other Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock, Camillo Borghese, First Quarter 19th Century

H 12.41 in W 7.68 in D 3.75 in

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, by Grohé Frères

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A large and exceptional Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and white marble figural mantel clock, by Grohé

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19th Century French Louis XVI Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, by Grohé Frères

H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in

Mantel Regulatory Clock Consulat Empire Style, 19th Century

Located in Warsaw, PL

"French Empire Clock" A large French Empire portico mantel regulator, circa 1810 very nice gilded

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19th Century French Restauration Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Regulatory Clock Consulat Empire Style, 19th Century

H 20.08 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century

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Early 19th Century French Empire Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

H 19.69 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in

E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Our mantel clock in the Greek Revival style is crafted from marble and gilt bronze and features a

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock

H 13.88 in W 20.75 in D 5.25 in

19th Century French Mantel Clock, by 'Monbro Aine, Paris'

By Monbro Ainé 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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

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1860s French Napoleon III Large Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Mantel Clock, by 'Monbro Aine, Paris'

H 25 in W 13.5 in D 9 in

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Large Antique Mantel Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of large antique mantel clocks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique large antique mantel clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Large antique mantel clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of large antique mantel clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Rococo, Baroque and Victorian large antique mantel clocks are of considerable interest. Large antique mantel clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Japy Frères, A.D. Mougin and Louis Japy are consistently popular.

How Much are Large Antique Mantel Clocks?

Prices for large antique mantel clocks start at $592 and top out at $161,646 with the average selling for $3,700.

Finding the Right mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.

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