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Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock
Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large and very Fine French Empire period ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, circa 1825 Height 89cm, width 57cm, depth 23cm This very Fine, sculpturally decorated mantel clock dates to the first French Empire period, and combines excellent antique clockmaking with Fine Classically-inspired sculpture to make a beautiful decorative piece. Both the backplate and the silvered brass dial, painted with Roman numerals, are stamped 'JACQUIER, A PARIS.' It bears the serial number 146 to upper left hand margin, and features steel moon hands set within a generous gilt laurel wreath cast bezel; it is cased in malachite (a later veneer), and richly adorned with gilt-bronze. The case is surmounted with a gilt-bronze sculpture of the Roman leader Caesar who wears a toga and a laurel crown...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, France, 1870
Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, France, 1870

Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, France, 1870

By Napoléon III

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze and White Marble Clock, circa 1870, of rounded rectangular form, the circular white enamel dial signed "Gros A Lyon", the movement strike on be...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Empire Tekmessa and Eurysakes Mantel Clock
Empire Tekmessa and Eurysakes Mantel Clock

Empire Tekmessa and Eurysakes Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Empire Mythological Mantel Clock Deschamps à Paris Circa 1810 A refined expression of Neoclassical elegance, this Empire mantel clock reflects the early 19th-century fascination wit...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Ormolu & Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Achille Brocot - Fully Restored
Ormolu & Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Achille Brocot - Fully Restored

Ormolu & Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Achille Brocot - Fully Restored

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A magnificent and exceptionally decorative antique French clock by the renowned maker Achille Brocot, circa 1870, beautifully modelled in ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and mounted wi...

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1870s European Louis XV Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Attributed to Emile Herbert, French, 1828-1893. Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking lidded vases, the clock on a red and black marble base with Pharaoh busts...

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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Fine 19th Century Belgium Slate Perpetual Calendar Clock
Fine 19th Century Belgium Slate Perpetual Calendar Clock

Fine 19th Century Belgium Slate Perpetual Calendar Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Belgium slate perpetual moon phase clock with visible brocot escapement to the enamelled dial. The enamel dial to the calendar beautifully painte...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture
19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French champlevé enamel and porcelain clock garniture, set in a gilded ormolu case, the porcelain panels to the clock and urns depicting classic...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French "Boulle" Mantel Clock, Louis XV Style
19th Century French "Boulle" Mantel Clock, Louis XV Style

19th Century French "Boulle" Mantel Clock, Louis XV Style

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century French "Boulle" mantel clock, Louis XV style. French Boulle style clock with tortiose shell and inlay. Gilt bronze case mounts of ro...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Clocks

A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon
A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon

A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young Napoleon in uniform after the marble original work by Jean Antoine Houdon.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond
A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond

A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and Rare French 18th-Century Doré Bronze Mantel Clock Attributed to Robert Osmond. The clock is designed in the form of an urn, supported by a central pedestal and a re...

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved mantel clock with 1 large bird and several small chicks within a floral environment. (Not working)

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19th Century European Black Forest Antique Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Walnut

French Napoleon III Bronze & Glass Mantel Clock By Vincenti & Cie Circa 1870
French Napoleon III Bronze & Glass Mantel Clock By Vincenti & Cie Circa 1870

French Napoleon III Bronze & Glass Mantel Clock By Vincenti & Cie Circa 1870

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Long Branch, NJ

rench Napoleon III Bronze & Glass Mantel Clock By Vincenti & Cie Circa 1870 Dimensions : 19" Tall X 9.25" Wide X 6" Deep This stunning clock was made Vincenti & Cie in the late 19t...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Antique Oak Case Clock /European

Antique Oak Case Clock /European

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial is enameled and Brass ring. Pendulum is inside. No maker marks found. Did not take ...

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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Mantel Clocks

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Oak

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock
Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Charles X period gilt-bronze and malachite sculptural mantel clock. French, c.1830. Measures: height 55cm, width 40cm, depth 18cm. Mounted by a seated maiden in robes with books to her feet upon a circular dial with enamelled chapter ring, and set on a base with further bronze icons and acanthus darting, this excellent piece is a large mantel clock...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock  by Miroy Frères
Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock  by Miroy Frères

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock by Miroy Frères

A superb early antique French ormolu and Sèvres style porcelain clock. It is made of exquisite ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted with very finely painted Sèvres style porcelain, ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Marble Clock and Garniture Set, Louis XVI Style
French Marble Clock and Garniture Set, Louis XVI Style

French Marble Clock and Garniture Set, Louis XVI Style

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

French marble clock and garniture set, Louis XVI style. Crystal regulator clock with marble base and pillars, surmounted with cast bronze panthe...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain garniture Set in St of E. Liever
Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain garniture Set in St of E. Liever

Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain garniture Set in St of E. Liever

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Chinoiserie ormolu, silvered bronze and porcelain clock garniture in the style of Edouard Lievre mounted with Chinese famille verte po...

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Bronze and Siena Marble "Knight" Clock, Circa 1830
French Empire Bronze and Siena Marble "Knight" Clock, Circa 1830

French Empire Bronze and Siena Marble "Knight" Clock, Circa 1830

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Bronze and Siena Marble "Knight" Clock, circa 1830, the standing figure in armor above a circular gilded dial, the movement with strike on bell, on a graduated Sienna m...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Fine Quality Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Fine Quality Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

The 8-day time and strike movement with silk thread suspension, dial signed "Raingo Freres, A Paris”. Origin: French Date: Mid/late 19th century Dimension: 23 in. x 27 in. x 12 in.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Bourbon restauration malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, 1827 Dimensions: Height 65cm, width 32cm, depth 20cm This beautiful early 19th Century m...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, Depicting Clio, Circa 1830
Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, Depicting Clio, Circa 1830

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, Depicting Clio, Circa 1830

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, circa 1830, depicting Clio, muse of History, standing beside a pedestal, centered by a silvered dial, the movement strike on bell, on a rectang...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Clock Set in Bronze Three Pieces
Clock Set in Bronze Three Pieces

Clock Set in Bronze Three Pieces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clock set three pieces louis XV style in bronze ,quality and detail are very finely executed Dimensions of the candelabras H: 11 inch W: 6.5 Clock dimension are in description.

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen

Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 66cm, width 33cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock is a truly wonderful example of ...

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19th Century German Rococo Antique Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century A sophisticated Biedermeier mantel clock, crafted in Austria circa 1810–1830. This exceptional piece combines timeless elegance with out...

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1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mantel Clocks

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Maple

Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock
Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

Designed in a fanciful Louis XV style, this beautiful mantel clock takes the form of an Asian elephant, saddled with a howdah (carriage). The clock features a patinated sculpture of ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock. The foliate and fruit engraved gilt-brass dial with enamel painted roman numerals. Inside with eight day movement w...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Mantlepiece Clock in Tessellated Ice Sugar & Cream Onyx w/ Gilt Bronze
Art Deco Mantlepiece Clock in Tessellated Ice Sugar & Cream Onyx w/ Gilt Bronze

Art Deco Mantlepiece Clock in Tessellated Ice Sugar & Cream Onyx w/ Gilt Bronze

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Art Deco mantlepiece clock, crafted in France circa 1935, is a sophisticated representation of the period’s iconic design philosophy. The clock is constructed from tesse...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design
Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design

Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Mantel clock by Grant. An unusual mantel clock with the heavy bronze case in the form of a log cabin. The clock workings by John Grant, Fleet St...

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1820s British Black Forest Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set
Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set

Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality French ormolu and patinated bronze and white marble clock set with cherubs holding the candelabras and large central clock with two fem...

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19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Renaissance Revival enamel and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th century Size: Height 53cm, width 29cm, depth 22cm The mantel clock i...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative arts contributed toward a profound revival of beauties of the ancient empires. The mantel clock is crafted entirely in gilt bronze, and features a stepped base on four block feet. The base depicts a Classical relief panel to the front, showing female dancing figures and putti, as well as musical instruments. Surmounting the base is an arch featuring a central mask fountain and basin...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set, 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted White Marble Portico Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular enamel dial with strike on bell movement, surmounted by two handled urn and bouq...

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Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock
Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a broken arch pediment with a twin handled urn to the centre. The inset champlevé enam...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Magnificent French 19th century Empire white marble mantel clock, Bronze d'oré
Magnificent French 19th century Empire white marble mantel clock, Bronze d'oré

Magnificent French 19th century Empire white marble mantel clock, Bronze d'oré

Located in New Orleans, LA

Magnificent French 19th century Empire white marble mantel clock adorned with bronze d’ore mounts in a floriate design. The piece features a female figure on either side wearing an E...

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19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1820-1830. A large-scale early 19th century bronze and gilt bronze mantel clock, the clocks hunting theme, featuring three different scenes. The bronze Diana...

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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Mantel Clock in Portoro Marble with Egyptian Revival Details, 19th Century
Mantel Clock in Portoro Marble with Egyptian Revival Details, 19th Century

Mantel Clock in Portoro Marble with Egyptian Revival Details, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

This antique mantel clock was made in the late 19th century and features a solid combination of black Portoro marble with natural beige, gold, and white veins, paired with green serp...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Marie Antoinette V&A Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Marie Antoinette V&A Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Marie Antoinette V&A Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Nottingham, GB

A highly decorative Victoria and Albert Museum licensed Marie Antoinette Flowers of Versailles”mantel clock, produced by Franklin Mint and inspired by the sumptuous decorative arts ...

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Mid-20th Century Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain, Glass

Art Deco Blue-John Mantel Clock
Art Deco Blue-John Mantel Clock

Art Deco Blue-John Mantel Clock

By James Ramsay

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco Blue-John Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel / desk clock. The rectangular case of pale agate dial surround with blue-john panels to the sides and top resting on a black slate ...

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Early 1900s Scottish Art Deco Antique Mantel Clocks

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Agate

French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte
French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte

French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte

By LeRoy

Located in London, GB

This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and commemorates the return of Napoleon's ashes to France in 1840. The clock is set on a rectangular, tiered base with four decorative feet. The lower tier is centred with a sleeping lion above a plaque showing the scarf, sword and hat of Napoleon. There is a relief plaque above the lion showing a ship off St Helena (the location of Napoleon's exile) and to either side further decorations formed as martial trophies. To the top of the plaque is a portrait medallion of Napoleon with winged cherubs and the letter 'N'. The circular dial of the clock, signed 'Leroy a Paris', is set to the centre above the base within an ormolu border and flanked by the figures of France and an eagle to either side. Between them they hold an urn, which bears the inscription 'Ste Helene / 5 Mai 1821'. The figure of France holds a flag inscribed 'France 1840.' This clock was produced in 1840 by Parisian clockmaker Leroy et fils...

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1840s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock
French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French brass Champleve enamel mantel clock. Finely decorated brass and champleve bow fronted case with sky blue ground and floral enamel . Enamel dial with champleve decorated bezel and dial centre. Blue Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands. Eight day circular movement with mercury compensated pendulum striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong, the backplate stamped ‘R & Co, made in Paris’. circa 1890 ‘Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World’ by Brian Loomes lists Richard & Co, London, Canon Street 1867-1900. Branch of Richard et Cie, Paris, formally Lemaitre & Bergman. Richard et Cie were one of the smaller Parisian based manufactures known for innovation having a paper published regarding temperature compensation and precision timekeeping. The firm received several awards at the grand exhibitions...

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19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock with Rouge Marble Columns c.1860
Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock with Rouge Marble Columns c.1860

Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock with Rouge Marble Columns c.1860

Located in Worcester, GB

Victorian Black Marble Mantel Clock with Rouge Marble Columns, Attributed to F. Marti, France, c.1860 A handsome mid-19th century French mantel clock housed in a finely constructed E...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère
A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Large and Important Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture. Attributed to the Feuchère family. The clock movement by Hémon. In the Renaissance revival style. Comprising a clock and a pair of nine-light candelabra. The clock case of architectural out-shape with cherubic term figures supporting a rectangular pediment centred by an urn. The sides of the clock tower cast in relief with strapwork and foliage. The dial inset with enamel Roman numeral chapters. The twin-barrel clock movement with tic-tac escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike to bell. Pendulum and winding key. The candelabra as twin-handled vases supporting tiered branches with candle nozzles. Modelled en suite with naturalistic scrolls and foliage. Surmounted by finials modelled as an eagle toying with a serpent. The scrolled handles flanked by cherubic figures and serpents. The bodies fronted by bacchic masks and supported on socles bearing angels. France, Circa 1835. The clock movement signed ‘HEMON A PARIS’. The clockmaker Claude Hémon was established at rue de St. Martin circa 1810-1820. Dimensions, the clock: Height : 106 cm 42 inches Width : 58 cm 23 inches Depth : 38 cm 15 inches Weight : 72 kg Dimensions, the candelabra: Height : 104 cm 41 inches Width : 36 cm 14 inches Depth : 36 cm 14 inches Weight : 28 kg (each) This magnificent clock garniture of palatial size is designed in the Renaissance revival style and dates to the Louis Philippe period. Executed in sculptural gilt-bronze with leaves, scrolls, masks and exotic birds, the naturalistic ornament represents an elaborate system of allegories and mythological iconography which recall the influence of Italian Mannerist art in France. The distinctive design reflects a new style which replaced the neoclassism of the French Empire period. With the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, artists and designers sought a new decorative vocabulary with which to aggrandise the Bourbon restoration. With the French revolution and Louis XVI’s execution still within living memory, it seemed too soon for a revival of the style of the Grand Siècle. Instead they looked further back to the time of François I, whose patronage of Italian artists had brought the Renaissance to France. The idea of a renaissance revival appealed to the new Bourbon monarchs and their patronage ignited great creativity in the arts. The reigns of Louis XVIII and Charles X, who were brothers of the late King, Louis XVI, and later of Louis Philippe I, nicknamed the Citizen King, coincided with the enlightenment and the dawn of the industrial age. Great technical progress was made in metallurgy and casting which raised the art of bronze making to new heights in the hands of great masters such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) and Pierre- Jean-François Denière (1774-1866). The renaissance provided a rich and varied source book in architecture, furniture and other decorative arts for designers such as Claude Aimé Chenavard (1798-1838) whose Album de l’ornemaniste (1835) became a reference work. Léon Feuchère (1804-1857) also produced drawings of interiors, silver, bronzes and furniture and was a scion of the prominent family of bronze castors established by his grandfather Pierre-François Feuchère (1737-1823) who had worked as a gilder for the bronze caster Pierre Gouthière before setting up a bronze foundry that would become one of the largest in Paris under the management of his son Lucien-François (d. 1841) and grand-son Armand (1797-1866). A number of drawings by Léon Feuchère have recently been discovered by the Rijksmuseum and probably belonged to the collection of Louis-Philippe-Albert, duc d’Orléans, comte de Paris (1838-1894). Louis-Philippe-Albert was the grandson of the French king, Louis-Philippe I (1773-1850), who granted him the title of comte de Paris, and the son of Ferdinand-Philippe, duc d’Orléans (1810-1842). Ferdinand-Philippe was an important collector and sponsored many young artists to create metalwork objets d’art, notably a celebrated surtout de table made by Claude-Aimé Chenavard and Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852), a cousin of Armand and Léon. Principally remembered as a sculptor, Jean-Jacques Feuchère trained in the family foundry and designed small objects, cigar boxes...

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Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large Vintage Figural Mantle Clock, French, Onyx, Pair of Garnitures, Art Deco
Large Vintage Figural Mantle Clock, French, Onyx, Pair of Garnitures, Art Deco

Large Vintage Figural Mantle Clock, French, Onyx, Pair of Garnitures, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage figural mantle clock. A French, onyx and spelter timepiece with matched garnitures, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Beguiling Art Deco mantelpiece...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Spelter

English Porphyry Clock by Ellicott
English Porphyry Clock by Ellicott

English Porphyry Clock by Ellicott

By John Ellicott II

Located in New Orleans, LA

A case of exquisite porphyry and doré bronze houses the verge movement of this rare clock by eminent English clock and watchmaker John Ellicott. Ellicott's ...

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18th Century English George III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Porphyry, Bronze

Hand- Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Hand- Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock

Hand- Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Massive Black Forest heavily carved mantle clock with eagle finial having chamois, doe and fawn below on rocky ledge. Heavily carved with foliage design. Clock face having white roman numerals with brass hands. Fully restored and in working condition. Late 19th Century. 22" x 11" x 24"H Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Mantel Clocks

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Wood

French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870

French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

French Regence style cartel in Boulle marquetry in première partie, with a red tortoise shell background. Architectural shaped case, standing on a base with four flattened balls foliaged feet with chiseled motifs on the middle. On each side a glass shows the inner part of the clock and is framed with water leaves frieze in gilt and chiseled bronze. Other motif in gilt bronze such as flowers, beaded acanthus leaves, mascarons, pelmets, swags and music trophies...

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1870s French Régence Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most exquisite French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, white Carrara marble and crystal clock. The clock is raised on a moulded oval white Carrara marble base supported by ri...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture

A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of seven-light figural candelabra. Designed as a celebration of music and lyric poe...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Patinated Bronze and Black Slate Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century
French Patinated Bronze and Black Slate Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

French Patinated Bronze and Black Slate Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

French Patinated Bronze and Black Slate Chariot Clock, late 19th century, of rounded rectangular form, surmounted by a Roman soldier driving a chariot with two horses, below, the cen...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock
Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock

Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Art Deco-period French mystery clock features a stunning design inspired by Eastern cultures and the natural world. A brilliantly hued piece ...

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20th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Coral, Jade, Enamel

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An rare model French Empire mantle clock featuring a classical urn with dragon handles. The clock is entirely of gilded bronze with original fire gilding. The urn-shaped case is surm...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Portique Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Portique Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Portique Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu Portique clock, signed "Tiffany'. Raised by a marble base with ormolu topie shaped supports. Above are two columns decorated by finely chased floral ormolu mounts. The columns are flanked by two fluted tapering ormolu design elements. The enamel dial has a foliate garland at the center and ormolu pendulum. At the top crown is an ormolu floral basket with two lovebirds...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Vintage, New and Antique Mantel Clocks

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.