Robert Houdin

This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...

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

A most attractive small French white marble and ormolu Mantle/Mantel Clock Surmounted by classically shaped lidded urn with flower head finnial and draped all round with floral garla...

This antique mantel clock features blue hands and a fully gilded rim. The heavily ornamented base on which the clock sits is also gilded. A beautiful girl in a dress with puffed slee...

A true museum piece, this beautifully sculptural clock could easily find its home in a traditional environment, or be a functional and explosive counterpoint to a minimalist interior...

A rare mystery clock, attributed to famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin. This total mechanical clock has a very noticeable large square glass dial, with 2 hands p...

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: ...

Charles X Period Ormolu Mounted Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock French, c.1825 Height 36cm, width 18.5m, depth 10.5cm Set within a beautiful porcelain case, parcel gilt, and flor...

Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey French, 19th Century Height 56cm, width 34cm, depth 14cm. This exceptional piece is a fine ormolu-mounted and malachite mantel clock, with a movement made and stamped by Leroy and Pailly, dating to c.1840. Made in the Charles X style, this work exhibits the timeless combination of gilt-bronze and malachite to great effect, mounting the fine 19th century movement within a later malachite addition, surmounted in turn by a superb statue of horse and jockey. Further gilt elements decorate the case and the base. Exemplifying some of the best in antique clock making, and finished with a rare and impressive equestrian sculpture, it is the perfect collector's piece for those with a love of either horses, antique timepieces...

Charles X period fire gilt bronze mantel clock with a Classical figure of Paris holding an apple & leaning on a tree stump. The stump is fitted with a Paris style, two train, hour st...

French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm This beautiful Baroque style mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The highly detailed case takes the form of a piece of miniaturised architecture: a campanile of sorts, the top level contains the clock dial while the lower level, approached by shallow steps, is flanked by figurative sculptures and culminates in a bas relief frieze...

a very fine Charles X malachite and ormolu mounted mantle clock, depicting a seated Psyche, in patinated bronze, opening the golden box. France, circa 1830 21" H x 16" W x 6.5" D...