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Raingo Frères

French

The clock-making company Raingo Frères built some of the most remarkable timepieces of the 19th century. Best known for its ornate mantel clocks, the company also masterfully crafted other works, such as candelabras and sculptures. Modeled on Renaissance, Byzantine and Empire styles, the company’s gilded garniture is some of the most recognizable artistic work of the 19th century. It displays the elaborate majesty prevalent in aristocratic and royal homes of the period. 

Belgian watchmaker and metalworker Zacharie Raingo was the son of a watchmaker, and he took up the trade in his youth. He lived and worked in Belgium until 1813, when he relocated to Paris. During his time in Belgium, Raingo was inspired by Antide Janvier and developed his own planetary pendulum. In 1810, he patented an astronomical clock, a rotating spherical mechanism designed to emulate the behavior of celestial bodies.

In 1823, he founded Raingo Frères with his four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and Dorsant. Established as both an industrial and commercial venture, the company quickly gained notoriety for its bronze work in addition to its fame as a clockmaker. It created works for an array of nobility and royalty, like the Duke of Chartres, King George V of England and Emperor Napoleon III of France, whose collection is now at the Louvre museum in Paris.

The company exhibited its works in the 1867, 1878 and 1889 World’s Fairs in Paris, winning numerous prizes, including a gold medal in 1889. Many museums and private collections boast works by Raingo Frères, including the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris and the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels.

On 1stDibs, find incredible wall clocks, mantel clocks, vases and more by Raingo Frères.

Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Clock / Raingo Frères & Sèvres Paris
Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Clock / Raingo Frères & Sèvres Paris

Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Clock / Raingo Frères & Sèvres Paris

By Raingo Frères

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exceptional early 19th-century French mantel clock by Raingo Frères, in collaboration with Sèvres, one of France’s most celebrated porcelain manufacturers. Created in Paris circa ...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Raingo Frères

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Gold, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off

H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style Empire figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of t...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Raingo Frères

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Bronze

Raingo Freres Bronze and Slate French Louis XV Style Figural Mantel Clock
Raingo Freres Bronze and Slate French Louis XV Style Figural Mantel Clock

Raingo Freres Bronze and Slate French Louis XV Style Figural Mantel Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Use the 1stdibs call button anytime you want to have a pleasant conversation about this item and speak to a real, educated antique dealer. Measures: 20.5 tall x 9 deep x 22 wide. T...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Raingo Frères

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Slate, Bronze

Important Gilt Bronze Clockset by Raingo Frères
Important Gilt Bronze Clockset by Raingo Frères

Important Gilt Bronze Clockset by Raingo Frères

$110,000 / set

H 24 in W 28 in D 10 in

Important Gilt Bronze Clockset by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 19th-century fine gilt-bronze clocks garniture by Joseph Raingo is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. The set features a central clock adorned with intricate f...

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19th Century French Antique Raingo Frères

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Bronze

Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères

Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères

By Maison Beurdeley, Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Very large antique Louis XV style mantel clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Height 98cm, width 49cm, depth 24cm This magnificent Louis XV style mantel cl...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Raingo Frères

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Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

By Raingo Frères

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Raingo Frères

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Set
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Set

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Set

By Raingo Frères

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period marble and ormolu three piece garniture set signed Raingo Frères, Paris. The clock and original matching pair of candelabras are raised by impressive marble bases with the clock raised on reeded block feet at the front and elegant fluted topie shaped feet at each side. At the center is a striking fitted ormolu plaque with lovely scrolled acanthus leaves and Rinceau shaped scrolls flanked by lovely fluted designs with fitted ormolu foliate chandelles. Impressive intricately detailed cornucopias lead up each side with beautiful ripe fruit and blooming flowers tied with a wonderfully executed flowing ribbon. The enameled clock face displays elegant pierced ormolu hands and Roman numeral hour markers and Arabic numeral minute markers centering the signature and framed within the ormolu bezel with a fine laurel band and the original hand blown glass. The graceful arch shaped top displays a superb ormolu reserve of the eternal flame, a quiver, and a bow tied to a berried laurel wreath with a ribbon symbolizing peace, prosperity, and protection. At the center of each candelabra is a remarkable spiral fluted support centered by four elegant curved supports with fine foliate accents and charming swaging chains. Above is the impressive richly chased acorn finial above the two curved fluted arms also adorned with remarkable chains and large acanthus leaves leading to lovely foliate candle cups. All original gilt throughout. Candelabra dimensions: H: 13" L: 8.5" D: 4.25" Raingo Fréres, established in 1813 in Paris, specialized in the high precision clock...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Raingo Frères

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Marble, Ormolu

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Raingo Frères Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$3,900Mantel ClocksBronze, Ormolu1850
$5,346
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$5,346-$5,346
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Raingo Frères furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Raingo Frères furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Raingo Frères furniture, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Raingo Frères were created in the Louis XVI style in france during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley, Jean-François Denière, and Claude Michel Clodion. Prices for Raingo Frères furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,960 and can go as high as $203,862, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,720.