French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock with Orpheus, circa 1810
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Empire mantel clock in ormolu, decorated with Orpheus with lyre and harp.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Orpheus Figure in Bronze
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical mantel clock composed of patinated and fire-gilded bronze with white marble.
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
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Mantel clock from the French Empire early 19th century 'Apollo, playing 58 cm
Located in Berlin, DE
Base relief: The rectangular base is adorned with a finely chased Neoclassical bas-relief panel depicting a scene from Greek mythology (often Apollo and the Muses, or Orpheus). Fee...
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Located in Warsaw, PL
Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock depicting one of the mythical heroes - Orpheus originates from the Empire period.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
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Bronze
Restauration Ormolu Clock Orpheus and Eurydice
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Monumental Art Deco Mantel Clock - Orpheus And The Animals, Austria, circa 1925
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Monumental Art Deco Mantel Clock - Orpheus And The Animals, Austria, circa 1925
Located in Greven, DE
The scenery is probably modelled on the work Orpheus and the Animals by Franz von Stuck, which was created in 1924 and caused a sensation at the time the clock on offer here was crea...
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Napoleon III Bronze and Sienna Marble Figural Mantel Clock of Orpheus by Destape
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Napoleon III Bronze and Sienna Marble Figural Mantel Clock of Orpheus by Destape
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
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Rare Floor Clock in Light Oak, Orpheus Model, by Guillerme and Chambron
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Rare Floor Clock in Light Oak, Orpheus Model, by Guillerme and Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Rare floor clock in light oak, Orpheus model, by Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison" publisher, it will be revised before delivery
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
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Orpheus Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the orpheus clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each orpheus clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ormolu. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect orpheus clock — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each orpheus clock bearing Empire hallmarks is very popular. Carl Smith each produced at least one beautiful orpheus clock that is worth considering.
How Much is a Orpheus Clock?
A orpheus clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $13,307, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $42,717.
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.
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