Empire Erato Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie
By Thomire & Cie., Louis Moinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Empire Mercury-Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pierre-Philippe Thomire and Louis Moinet Circa 1810 This exceptional Empire gilt-bronze French mantel clock, signed on the dial by bronzier P...
Bronze
$19,373
H 24 in W 7 in D 7.5 in
Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting a spectacular early 19th-century French three-piece bronze doré clock set signed by Thomire of Paris, a breathtaking ensemble that epitomizes the luxury, craftsmanship, an...
Bronze
$20,414
H 17.72 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
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 Height 45cm, width 29cm, depth 19cm This superb gilt bronze clock, created by the renow...
Ormolu
$18,008
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 5.12 in
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 46cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm.
Enamel, Ormolu
$2,100Sale Price|40% Off
H 15 in W 7 in D 5 in
A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
AN EMPIRE ORMOLU BUST OF HOMER After the Antique The bearded bust of Homer on a rectangular clock decorate with lyres and gryphon heads on the side
Bronze, Ormolu
$6,581
H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
French Museum Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Au Char', Thomire, Paris, Ca 1820
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vienna, AT
Movement checked by master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, key present. Pendulum clock from the Restoration period around 1820, based on Pierre-Philippe THOMIR...
Bronze
Pierre-Philippe Thomire Empire Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) Empire marble mantel (fireplace) clock. 1st quarter 19th century; Rouge Griotte marble and bronze doré; depicting a leaning cupid with mou...
Marble, Bronze
$3,995
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 5.12 in
Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess 'Ceres'
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Madrid, ES
Following a model by early 19th century Paris sculptor and bronzier Pierre-Philippe Thomire, and showcasing many of the neoclassical design elements common to the Empire Style popula...
Bronze
$55
H 12 in W 8.25 in D 0.75 in
Christie's, Catalogue Furniture, Silver and Porcelain from Longleat, June 2002
Located in valatie, NY
Featuring the late George II mahogany furniture commissioned by the 1st Marquess of Bath; the pair of French lacquer cabinets by the Jacob brothers; the exquisite Louis XVI parquetry...
Paper
Louis Philippe Mantel Clock by Thomire Et Cie
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sensational Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock By Thomire Et Cie Designed By Pierre-Philippe Thomire France, Circa 1850 -------------------------------------------------------------...
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
Empire Clock, Representing Joséphine De Beauharnais Attributed to P. P. Thomire
By Cronier Jeune 1, Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Antibes, FR
Empire clock in gilt bronze representing Joséphine de Beauharnais attributed to PIERRE PHILIPPE THOMIRE, directly inspired of collections of Percier and Fontaine, (the friendship of ...
Bronze
Empire mantel clock
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A Bronze mercury fire gilded empire romantic mantel clock. Attributed to the famous workshop of Thomire a Paris.
Bronze
Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Fine Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period Large bronze clock Napoleon as a Roman emperor, Paris early 19th century.
Ormolu
French Empire Clock Garniture By Thomire & Cie
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Empire gilt bronze and griotte marble Medici vase-shaped mantel clock with urns is attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire.
Griotte Marble, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
French Mantel Clock by Thomire & Moinet
By Louis Moinet, Thomire & Cie.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A female satyr enjoys music played by two young fauns in this remarkable gilt bronze mantel clock by bronzier Thomire & Cie and clockmaker Louis Moinet.
Bronze
Empire-Period Apollo Mantel Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Thomire's mastery over his craft is on display in the extraordinary quality of the clock's chasing and gilding, and a high level of detail is captured throughout the design.
Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 23 in W 14 in D 9 in
Thomire & Cie, French Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Mantel Clock
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Thomire & Cie, A French gilt and patinated bronze and marble figural mantel clock, circa 1850.
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French 1st Empire pendulum clock fire gilded bronze. Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire.
Gold Plate, Bronze
Sold
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Basil Charles Le Roy Empire Clock, Pierre-Philippe Thomire, circa 1810
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Sofia, BG
Empire clock, circa 1810. Pendulum attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843), the enamelled dial with Roman numerals is signed Le Roy, watchmaker of Madame in Paris.
Marble, Bronze
Venus Clipping the Wings of Cupid Mantel Clock by Thomire & Cie
By Thomire & Cie., Louis Moinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite mantel clock, crafted in the 19th century, remains an enduring testament to Thomire's artistic legacy.
Marble, Bronze
Big Charles X Mantle Clock in Golden Bronze
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Mantle clock in golden bronze with different effects on the gilding (mat finish and brilliant) The clock represents an writer waiting for inspiration. Very romantic figure of the b...
Bronze
Sold
H 21 in W 15.25 in D 8 in
French bronze clock of star studded cloak empire c 1815, Pierre-Philippe thomire
Located in Houston, TX
This fine clock is made by the French bronzier thomire It depicts a story about Aurora which is the advisary Of Amor.
Marble, Bronze
A French Thomire Bronze Empire Clock
By C. Maniere
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine gilt and patinated early empire gilt bronze clock attributed to Thomire. Dial signed Manière Paris.
Bronze
Rare French Empire Clock of Paul and Virginie, Paris ca. 1795-1805
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vancouver, BC
Thomire's clock is now in the Musee Francois Duesberg at Mons.
Marble, Enamel, Steel, Bronze
A Charles X Bronze And Ormolu Clock
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in New York, NY
A comparable clock signed Thomire et Cie is illustrated on p.g. 379, item H. in 'La Pendule Francais' by Kjellberg.
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire Clock of a Vestal Virgin
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vancouver, BC
A very fine and rare model of an early French Empire, (possibly Directoire), gilded bronze mantle clock; the rectangular middle section of the clock houses the unusual 'open' shaped ...
Steel, Enamel, Bronze
Very Rare Empire Clock of Demeter Being Drawn by Dragons
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fine and very rare French empire gilded bronze mantle clock featuring Demeter, the goddess of the harvest standing in her chariot being pulled by winged dragons; the 5" white ename...
Ormolu, Enamel, Steel, Brass, Bronze
Important Fire Gilded Bronze Directoire 'Josephine' Mantel Clock
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Heukelum, Gelderland
Fire gilded bronze 'Josephine de Beauharnais' mantel clock. Attributed to Thomire.
An Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nike Figure Wall Clock
Located in New York, NY
The goddess holding laurel branches and standing on a foliate sphere above a floral bouquet, her outspread wings enveloping the drum case, the enameled clock face fitted with pierced...
$61,242
H 1.38 in W 46.07 in D 16.93 in
French Porcelain and Silver Centrepiece Suite by Tétard and Samson
By Edmé Samson, Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
French porcelain and silver centrepiece suite by Tétard and Samson French, early 20th Century Tray: Height 3.5cm, width 117cm, depth 43cm Central comport: Height 35.5cm, width 23c...
Silver
$185,000 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...
Silver, Vermeil
$46,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
Bronze, Ormolu
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...
Brass, Ormolu
$340,233
H 17.33 in W 36.62 in D 23.23 in
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
$30,000
H 31.75 in W 21.25 in D 11 in
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
By Pierre-Victor Ledure
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality empire ormolu-mounted patinated bronze and rouge royale marble mantel clock. The patinated bronze figures depicting cupid and psyche. Attributed to Pierre-Victor Ledu...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$163,312 / set
H 11.42 in W 27.56 in D 11.42 in
Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner
By Schwarz & Steiner
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian silver and glass garniture by Schwarz & Steiner Austrian, Late 19th Century Centrepiece: Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 29cm Candelabra: Height 39cm, width 2...
Silver
$74,851
H 28 in W 30 in D 10.5 in
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...
Bronze, Ormolu
$111,643
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Claude Galle, (1759–1815, master in 1786) is one of the most renowned bronziers active during the Napoleonic period, such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire, André-Antoine Ravrio and Louis-S...
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This striking and highly detailed mantel clock is made entirely of ormolu, and is surmounted by the figure of an Eastern nobleman. He wears typical dress of his location and period: ...
Ormolu
$79,913
H 21.66 in W 6.3 in D 27.17 in
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
$183,726
H 95 in W 42.5 in D 10 in
18th Century George III Carved Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Johnson
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in London, GB
A George III Giltwood Pier Mirror In the Manner of Thomas Johnson An exceptionally detailed design; the superb carved decoration housing a shaped rectangular plate and undulating...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$204,140 / set
H 22.84 in W 31.89 in D 13.78 in
Gilt Metal Centrepiece Suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Gilt metal centrepiece suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co. English, Late 19th Century Centrepiece: Height 58cm, width 81cm, depth 35cm Candelabra: Height 66cm, diameter ...
Metal
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