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Place of Origin: French
1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic Art Deco clock was realized in France circa 1930. It features a demilune skyscraper style body consisting of two streamlined sides with a raised stepped ti...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Assembled Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set. The finely chased ormolu clock body, with it...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A captivating three-piece mantel clock, from 19th century France, crafted in Siena marble and gilt bronze, with multiple stylistic reference points from the Grand Tour of Europe. The...
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19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine, 19th Century.
In the hallowed halls of horological history, this Empire gilt-bronze ormolu mantle clock, a subl...
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19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition
By Marti
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco Mantel Clock
France
Marble, Metal
Art Deco around 1930
Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm
Description:
Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its stand, Napoleon III Era.
This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880. It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels. The white enameled dial has fancy pierced brass hands and a beaded bezel. It is hand-painted with Arab numerals and decorated with garlands of flowers and leaves. The clock has a center window showing the pendulum shaped like a fairy. It drives the movement that seems to strike the hours and halves on a bell.
This gorgeous antique cartel clock...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Located in New York, NY
Fine French 19th century gilt bronze figural Louis XV style clock. The crest showing a pair of Bacchanale subject putti, one reclining on a naturalistic rocky outcropping with a chal...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)
By Marti
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Mid 19th Century French Slate & Bronze Mantel Clock by Marti with pair of slate and bronze candelabra’s as garnitures.
This ‘large’ mantle clock, was made circ...
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Slate, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship, likely dating from the late 19th century. The clock features a white enamel dial sign...
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19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass
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...
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19th Century Regency Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
$29,507 Sale Price
20% Off
Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional Napoleon III period mantel clock set, dating to the late 19th century, exudes elegance and sophistication. The set includes a pendulum clock and two matching cassole...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Antique 19th Century Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique Victorian marble mantel clock having a quality marble case with pretty ornate brass mounts, two attractive ornate Corinthian...
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19th Century High Victorian Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
$1,446 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Gold French Empire Gilded Bronze Table Clock, Antique Pendule
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Pa...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Art Deco Exotic Marble & Onyx Mantlepiece Clock w/ Stylized Arabic Numeral Dial
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco mantlepiece clock is a refined representation of French design from the 1930s. The clock is crafted from an elegant combination of Featuring grey nero marquina...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860
By Maison Deniere
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare & fabulous Antique Napoleon lll clock garniture with incredible quality bronze sculptures.
You will rarely see a clock garniture with bronzes of this quality and detail. The bearded thinker/philosopher on top of the marble clock is simply astonishing. His natural poisture, his hair, face and hands, but also his clothes, it is all of a quality and detail that only a master sculptor can achieve. And the patina also is just perfect. The philosopher is marked on the back and it reads 'BE x'.
The two bronze female (classical maiden) sculptures are in fact two stunning candle holders and they too stand on beautifully shaped black marble bases with cartouches. These majestic candle holders are marked on the sides 'L.V.E. ROBERT' (Louis Valentin Elias Robert) and on the back they read 'AD x'.
The black marble clock comes with a circular dial face with gilt Roman numerals and this clock has a well working movement. The movement is stamped 'DENIERE / A PARIS' and '2165'. On the bottom it reads A.Blacher and there also is a cachet with 'MEDAILLE D'OR / Paris / 1827'.
If you like this one of a kind, clock set as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially, since perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days are complimentary.
Maximum clock height x width x depth: 22 x 17 x 8.5 inches.
The large figure candle holders...
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Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Stunning Antique Quality Bronze Marble Clock Garniture w. Bald Eagle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and amazing 19th century mantel clock garniture.
If you are looking for a one of a kind and truly spectacular clock to grace your living space then this work of beauty could ...
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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 19th-century French mantel clock is a refined example of Neoclassical design. Crafted from white marble with exquisite gilt bronze accents, it features intricate details...
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19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890.
Set of a clock and two pedestals.
Mercury pendulum
The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...
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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Fine Quality French Dore' Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Sevres Plaques
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Dore’ Bronze Figural Mantel Clock is a masterful example of 19th-century craftsmanship, blending artistry, luxury, and functionality into one timeless piece. Th...
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1930s Louis XV Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This magnificent 19th-century French garniture set epitomizes the opulence and craftsmanship of the Napoleon III era, crafted in the distinguished style of Sèvres porcelain. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabras, this ensemble exudes timeless elegance and artistry.
The clock showcases a lavish gilt brass case adorned with hand-painted porcelain plaques in a striking celestial blue, reminiscent of the iconic Sèvres designs. These plaques feature romantic cherubic scenes, musical motifs, and floral garlands, masterfully executed with exceptional detail. The porcelain clock face, framed by ornate gilding, is delicately painted with floral garlands and Roman numerals, signed “Marseille,” attesting to its French origin and superior craftsmanship.
The accompanying candelabras mirror...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scr...
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1770s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A very fine Louis XVI style figural mantel clock with matching flanking candelabra. The clock is bronze casted and has an ormolu f...
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1880s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Art Deco Marble mantle ornaments France 1920s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Art Deco Green Marble coupes . Clock ornaments .
beathiful made . France 1920s . Good condition .
Brass feet and details ,Looking great on yo...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mantel clock. The case is made of gilt brass and bronze ormolu casted ornaments, Roman numerals in white enameled cartouches. On top of t...
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1880s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Marble Clock
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French black marble mantel clock.
Measurements:
Height: 15"
Width: 12.5"
Depth: 6"
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1920s Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu
Located in Greven, DE
Small mantel clock with bas-relief
France
Bronze, enamel
early 19th century
Dimensions: H x W x D: 33 x 19 x 9 cm
Description:
Antique, fire-gilt portal clock with figurative, Gre...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris
By devaulx
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and wonderful antique clock from the early 1800s. Marked: S. Devaulx, Paris.
Having an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock like this gracing your mantel piece or sid...
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Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early Herman Miller Art Deco Mahogany Mantel Clock, Circa 1930s
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and rare Art Deco period mahogany mantel clock
Produced by ATO for Herman Miller
France, Circa 1930s
Measures: 11"W x 2.75"D x 5.13"H.
Good original vintage condition.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Antique Gilded Chiseled Bronze Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb quality 19th century French bronze gilt mantel clock, retaining its original glass dome, and adorned with a finely detailed rustic female figure in period dress, reclining o...
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19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Parisian Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style, signed Lepine, circa 1870
By Guillaume Denière, Samuel Marty, Lepine
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock in Louis XVI style
Paris
Ormolu, glass, marble
around 1870
Dimensions: H x W x D: 46 x 24 x 17 cm
Description:
Extremely high quality and finely crafted Parisian pend...
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1870s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
By Japy Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock.
Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930)
If you are looking for an attractive antique mantel clock to g...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal
Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A French Empire table clock, first half of the 19th century.
Measures: Width 30, depth 11, height 38 cm. Key included.
Later added hatch at back. F...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th century French ormolu and marble figural mantel clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century ormolu and marble figural mantel clock circa 1870.
Parisian made mantel clock with 'foy a paris' marked on the white enamel clock face...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
Located in Rome, IT
Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer half...
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1790s Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A stately French Empire mantle clock. In marble with bronze mounts
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19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Dore Bronze Mounted / Champleve Garniture Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French three piece dore bronze mounted and champleve Garniture set with gilt gold design details. Each piece is in great condition with wear approp...
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1890s Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$16,800 / set
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Very large (40 inch tall) ormolu bronze mantel clock from the Louis XV period with Boulle style inlaid brass and enamel decorations with original pendulum. By the Paris maker, Denis ...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set
By Samuel Marti, Raingo Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A luxurious French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu and alabaster (onyx-marble) three piece mantle clock and garniture set, possibly attributed to Raingo Freres.
The fine quality antique originating in France in the late 19th century, exquisite Parisian work, exceptionally executed in opulent, elegant, and sophisticated King Louis XVI style, timeless neoclassical taste, comprising: classical architectural case mantel clock, having pointed bronze doré finial, flanked by scrolled foliates and lyre motifs, fancy enamel dial with Arabic numerals, inscribed F. Lapointe, Paris, eight-day time-and-strike movement signed Samuel Marti 1900 (Paris, 1870-1890), original Apollo mask sun-burst pendulum hanging below clock drum, flanked by matched pair of two arm candlestick garnitures, each with matching scrolled foliates and lyre finial, tapering column support with two candle nozzles, rising on stepped molded base, terminating in patinated brass disc feet.
Markings:
Pendulum stamped "R" "1721" ormolu on clock & garnitures stamped "1321"; possibly attributed to R. Freres / Raingo Freres.
Dial signed by French enameller "F. Lapointe, Paris"
Movement stamped by the firm of well-known French clockmaker Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, second half of 19th century.
Dimensions: (approx)
As pictured:
18.5" High, 36" Wide, 5.5" Deep; 27.5 lbs total.
Clock:
18.5" High, 13" Wide, 5.5" Deep;
Candelabra garnitures: (each)
12" High, 8" Wide, 4.25" Deep;
Condition:
Presents splendidly. Great original unrestored antique condition. Currently not operating as it's lacking a suspension spring. Retaining bell, pendulum, and key. Losses to decorative elements. Wear consistent with age and use.
To ensure the clock arrives as beautiful as it leaves here, and due to the rather delicate nature of antique clocks...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Fine Antique 19th Century French Rococo Gilded 8 Day Clock Sevres Porcelain 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French eight day mantle clock, gilded and fitted with Sevres porcelain plaques, circa 1830.
An early French silk suspension clock, with an eight day time and strike movement, gently sounding the hours and half hour on a bell. The clock is housed in an extravagant gilded gesso Rococo style case and standing on an integral plinth. The clock with a silvered dial having a cuff of engine turned decoration around the center and black Roman numerals to the outside of the dial and the retailer's name "Carl Muller in Berlin" to the center. The base of the clock is fitted with a round hand-painted floral 'Sevres' porcelain plaque, the clock plinth is fitted with a rectangular 'Sevres' plaque, hand-painted with a pastoral scene with a young courting couple and grazing sheep & goats.
The clock has just been professionally overhauled and cleaned, it runs and keeps good time, the gilded case and silvered dial and porcelain plaques are in remarkable condition, a very fine clock...
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1830s Rococo Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock
~ French - Circa 1850 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A fine and early ormolu ...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...
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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Slate
G. Denière, "Pendule à cage", France, circa 1860
By Guillaume Denière, Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
Large and rare Louis XVI style cage clock in chiseled and gilded bronze, rectangular in shape, highlighted with friezes of water leaves and pearls, with glass panels decorated with t...
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1860s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$45,580 / item
Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Fine French Verdi Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock of an Enrobed Wise Old Scholar
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French Verdi marble and bronze mantel clock, circa late 19th century, is a remarkable example of neoclassical artistry and precision timekeeping. The piece features a beaut...
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1920s Neoclassical Revival Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Slate, Bronze
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Figural Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Figural Clock, late 19th century, depicting a crouching Aphrodite with Cupid, above the circular enamel dial, strike on bel...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI by the renown maker Japy Frères. Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with ac...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which
Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze
Dore figures adorn the pediment standing on a rectangular
Marble b...
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1870s Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Oppenheim
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
An exquisite antique French ormolu clock mounted with Sevres style porcelain. Made in finely gilded bronze, sculptured as a large gadrooned and handled urn, draped with acanthus garl...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Elegant quality 19th century French gilt metal and porcelain clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Elegant quality French 19th century gilt metal and porcelain mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian mantle clock with a beautiful blue and white porcelain dial decorated wi...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
19th Century Neoclassical Volkstedt-Rudolstadt, Bisque Clock the Three Graces
Located in New York, NY
A exquisite and monumental 19th century German bisque porcelain mantel clock depicting the Three Graces. This impressive late 19th-centur...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815
Located in Queens, NY
An exquisite French Empire ormolu and cut-crystal clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat.
Made from the finest quality mercury gilding ormolu, this c...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
$26,250 Sale Price
25% Off
French Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
This very unusual clock is never wound with a key, but does featur...
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1980s Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock.
The circular case is decorated with a floral elements and surmounted by the figures of Venus...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Antique French Rococo Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French Rococo clock by A. D. Mougin. Boldly modelled balloon shape, profusely decorated with scrolls, acanthus and floral swags. To the top is a large ela...
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19th Century Rococo Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$2,967 / item
A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
By François Linke
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture
Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century
The clock representing a putto on ...
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1890s Napoleon III Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Brass and Champleve Enamel Clock Set, 3
Located in Astoria, NY
French Polished Brass and Champleve Enamel Clock Three Piece Clock Set, early 20th century, comprising: a clock surmounted by a dome, centered by a painted enamel dial, the movement ...
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Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
A French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock by Denière
By Maison Deniere, Festeau Le Jeune
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock
In the form of a fluted column, the circular enamel dial with Arabic chapters and pierced lyre and fleur-de-lys shaped giltmetal ...
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1860s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,959 Sale Price
56% Off
Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in Chariot, signed Thiery à Paris, Early 19th C.
Located in Greding, DE
Empire mantel clock made of fire-gilded bronze. The scene shows a putto in a richly decorated chariot pulled by a jumping poodle. The clockwork is elegantly integrated into the wheel...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
By Demetre Chiparus
Located in Vienna, AT
French Art Deco marble mantel clock still in original condition.
Bronzed metal, ivory imitation and various types of stone, in the...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock "Atala and Chactas"
Paris
Bronze (fire-gilt and patinated), enamel
Empire around 1810
Dimensions: H x W x D: 40 x 32 x 11 cm
Description:
Very rare and extremely high quality French mantel clock, so-called Pendule Au Bon Sauvage.
Depicted are scenes from the love story "Atala or the love of two savages in the desert" written by Francois René Vicomte de Chateaubriand in 1801. At the beginning of the 19th century, this was probably the most famous love story in Europe, but today it has been forgotten.
The story, set in present-day Louisiana (USA), is roughly rewritten about the forbidden love between Chactas, a young Indian, and Atala, the beautiful daughter of a Spaniard.
Chactas is captured in a battle between two Indian tribes, chained to a palm tree and is to be sacrificed. Atala wants to save his life and convert him to Christianity. She unties him from the palm tree at night and they flee together into the wilderness of North America. Their love for each other grows stronger and stronger and they have prospects for a future together.
The story takes a tragic turn when Atala, who must remain a virgin due to a vow made by her mother, can no longer withstand the conflict of her feelings and commits suicide.
The main group of characters thus shows Chacta's liberation through Atala. Atala is leaning against a pile of logs. The animal fur thrown over the logs and the weapons leaning against the stack on the right give the impression of a night camp.
The bronze is of rarely beautiful quality, finely chiselled and makes the scene appear very lively. The contrast of fire-gilded and patinated bronze adds tension to the composition.
In the base we see the Entombment as the end of the tragic love story. This bronze work is also very detailed, the interplay of bright and matt gilding makes the flat relief appear much deeper than it is.
The depiction of the mantel clock presented here shows that the exotic was only known from stories and that the bronzier had his own ideas about the appearance of this distant world. The Indian, for example, has very European facial features and his skin was not black in reality, of course. The palm tree was also certainly not found in the North American wilderness.
The heart of the clock is a French pendulum movement, integrated into the wooden pile, with an eight-day power reserve and a lock plate striking a bell on the half and full hour. The pendulum is suspended on a thread, typical of the period. The classically shaped hands, so-called Breguet hands, are also typical of the time.
The enamelled dial has black Roman hour numerals, Arabic quarter hours and bears the signature: Le Roy hr. de Madame A PARIS.
Interesting facts:
The period from 1795 to about 1815 saw the creation of probably the most spectacular group of bronzes: The "Au bon Sauvage" pendulums - depictions of the "Noble Savage".
Today's viewers react to these objects with both fascination and irritation. Enthusiastic on the one hand about the obvious quality of the detailed bronzes and the allure of the exotic, on the other hand distanced and cautious because of the possible discrimination that is suspected behind them. The ambivalence of this feeling motivates the search for the conditions of origin of these pendulums.
Europeans found their new ideal of the natural man primarily in fictional and realistic travelogues about the Indians of North America...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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