Michel-François Piolaine Furniture

An Empire gilt bronze clock mantel, circa 1800 The case surmounted by an Alexander the Great bust. Dial signed: "Rocquet à Paris” France.  

Antique (early 19th century) French ormolu bronze mantel clock in the Empire style depicting neoclassical maiden with child.

A large and impressive French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock of exceptional quality and colour. French (possibly retailed in Italy) - Circa 1820. The finely chased and original gilt bronze case depicting Orpheus playing his lyre with an eight-day bell striking movement, outside countwheel, backplate initialled and numbered 'A C D 1516’. The dial with Roman numerals and inscribed Riccardo Pacinoti of Lavourne. It is a French movement (silk suspension) striking the hour and half hour. The case in the form of an oblong pillar cast with anthemium and cornucopia beneath a draped urn and a laurel wreath, flanked by the figure of Orpheus playing his lyre, the stepped plinth cast with wonderfully detailed underworld scenes, on leaf scroll feet. In excellent condition the clock case has been cleaned with the movement completely overhauled and serviced to the highest standard by a specialist restorer. In general 19th century French bronze clocks...

This functional mantel clock, surrounded by two angels, features a solid gilt bronze frame, hand-crafted and finished. Its mechanism (eight-day movement) is German, and the hand-woun...

Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu-mounted verde antico plinth. France, first half of the 19th century. Measures: H ...

Modelled as a potted flower, the pot decorated with gilt bronze classical figures. With an 18th century English movement.

Our lovely gilt bronze mantel clock with movement by Raingo Freres of Paris features the finely sculpted figure of a beautiful female caring for a newborn chick. With original pen...

Exceptional garniture in the Louis XV/XVI style with gilt bronze mounts attributed to Léon Messagé (1842-1901) and Francois Linke (1855-1946), including mantel clock and pair of cand...

This 19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock features a stunning frame made of gilt bronze, exuding elegance and luxury typical of the Empire style. The clock showcases intricate det...

Empire bisque and bronze doré' mantel clock.  

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...

French Empire style bronze mantel clock.