Mantel Clocks

An Empire ormolu and painted bronze mantel clock attributed to Jean-Simon Deverberie. Fitted in an ormolu case shaped as a cotton bale, the round enamel dial features Roman numeral hours and Arabic fifteen-minute graduations, indicated by two pierced gilt bronze hands. Shirtless and barefoot, a young black sailor...

A large and impressive, very good quality French gilded ormolu clock garniture. The clock supported by a pair of Caryatids, decorated with swags and classical motifs, four bevelled g...

A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, black Belgian and white Carrara marble clock, signed Vaillant à Paris. The clock is raised by a black Belgian marble base with fine ormolu topie feet and striking fitted ormolu plaques...

Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 73cm, width 29cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 66cm, width 30cm, depth ...

Chinoiserie decorated mantel clock Chinoiserie decorated mantel clock housed in a shaped case with raised Chinoiserie decoration on a red g...

Louis XVI architectural gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height 53cm, width 35.5cm, depth 11cm Crafted from ormolu and a later malachite venee...

French Empire period ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock representing Ceres. The crowning of Ceres is a stunning clock of very fine quality and with totally original fire gilded...

A French antique Charles X period ormolu mantel clock. The ormolu in excellent original condition and the case of very heavy, dense construction. All parts are beautifully cast. The ...

Excellent condition with finely chased dore bronze mounts. Has key and pendulum.

Art Nouveau mahogany mantel clock Mahogany cased mantel clock with arch top, brass side carrying handles and satinwood and mother of pearl stri...

A stunning architectural desk clock that channels Memphis Milano at its best, "Step By Step" by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies showcases the artist's mastery of geometric form and p...

Measures: H: 25 1/2 in / 64.7 cm ; W: 22 1/4 in / 56.5 cm ; D: 9 1/2 in / 24.2 cm An exceptional quality three-piece clock set designed in a grand neoclassical. The set is compri...

An early 19 century French Empire gilt bronze clock depicting the mythological Lydian Queen Omphale sitting astride on a draped drum th...

This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...

A fine William and Mary eight-day spring-driven table clock signed on the backplate, Isaac Lowndes Pallmall Court, c.1695. The elegantly proportioned ebony-veneered oak domed top c...

A magnificent 19th-century French figural mantel clock, richly cast in gilt bronze and conceived in an elaborate Louis XV Revival style, combining highly decorative Rococo ornament w...

Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751-1843) Empire marble mantel (fireplace) clock. 1st quarter 19th century; Rouge Griotte marble and bronze doré...

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...

Monumental 19th-century terracotta figural mantel clock modeled as an allegorical group representing Time and Cupid. The composition depicts a seated bearded male figure, identifiabl...

Art Nouveau mantel clock in a ceramic case with a white ground decorated with flowers in shades of blue with beaded decoration to the outside of the case, standing on a ribbed outswept arch with rectangular centre. Gilded bezel opening to an enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original gilded hands signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’ Eight day French movement also signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’. c.1900 Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world, by Brian Loomes...

French Louis-Philippe mantel clock executed in ormolu bronze. The scene depicts an elegant lady in period dress practising at a square piano, with sheet music in her hand and an ope...

A 19th century Neo-Egyptian style mantelpiece in green onyx, black marble and bronze. It consists of a clock topped with a sphinx bearing Egyptian writing and symbols. On either side...

Edwardian arch top mantel clock standing on brass ball feet with chinoiserie decoration on a red ground. Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands. Eigh...

This magnificent French gilt-bronze clock by Denière of Paris represents the exceptionally high standard of bronze casting, chasing, gilding, and sculptural design for which the celebrated Maison Denière became renowned during the nineteenth century. Denière clocks were conceived not simply as instruments for measuring time, but as important works of decorative sculpture, combining sophisticated French clockmaking with some of the finest ornamental bronze work produced in Paris. The house was founded by Jean-François Denière (1774–1866), whose original surname was Deninger. He ranks among the most distinguished Parisian bronziers of the first half of the nineteenth century. Denière initially worked in partnership with François-Thomas Matelin, establishing a prosperous bronze manufactory that produced clocks, candelabra, furniture mounts, torchères, and other luxury objects. Christie's describes Denière as one of the most illustrious bronziers of his generation and records that the Denière-Matelin atelier employed more than 200 workers during the Empire period. Denière's clientele was extraordinary. The firm supplied the French royal and imperial households, as well as aristocratic and royal patrons throughout Europe. Among its clients were the duchesse de Berry, Louis-Philippe, Ferdinand VII of Spain, William II of Holland, and members of the Russian imperial court. Remarkably, Denière also supplied bronze work for the White House in Washington in 1817–1818. The Frick Collection notes that Jean-François Denière supplied clocks and candelabra for French royal palaces, including Versailles and the Grand Trianon. His workshop became especially celebrated for combining richly chased and gilded bronze with sculptural figures and luxurious materials such as marble. In 1844, Jean-François entered into partnership with his son Guillaume Denière, who subsequently continued and expanded the family enterprise. By the middle of the nineteenth century, Denière had become a formidable competitor to the great bronze manufactory of Thomire. The company exhibited prominently at the international exhibitions of 1851 and 1862 and continued producing important decorative bronzes through the latter nineteenth century. The firm's clocks are particularly admired for their finely modeled figural compositions, deeply chased ornament, architectural bases, classical trophies, scrolling foliage, garlands, urns, masks, and contrasting patinated and gilded bronze surfaces. Surviving signed examples frequently bear the inscription “DENIÈRE / Ft. DE BRONZES / A PARIS,” identifying the house specifically as a manufacturer of bronzes. Christie's has documented signed Denière clocks from the later nineteenth century featuring elaborate figural groups, marble bases, enamel dials, and sophisticated ormolu decoration. The Maison Denière was also known for reviving distinguished eighteenth-century designs. Christie's records that the firm possessed drawings by the celebrated Louis XVI-period designer Jean-François Forty and produced exceptionally refined nineteenth-century versions of his neoclassical clock models. Consequently, a substantial Denière bronze...

A monumental Louis XVI style ormolu mounted and rouge marble rotary mantel clock. A stunning monumental Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted and rouge marble rotary mantel clock in th...

German Lenzkirch mahogany and carved ormolu cased mantel clock. The clock has wonderful carved scrolling feet supporting a rolled ridged stepped base decorated with leaf carved ormol...

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, Champlevé enamel and onyx clock garniture. Having an impressive pair of six branch candelabra with white onyx urns, inset champ...

French Style Gravity Driven Industrial Elevator Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. This clock is dr...

Carrara marble mantel clock with barometer, thermometers, and perpetual calendar French, 19th Century Height 46cm, width 36.5cm, depth 16.5cm This unusual timepiece sets five elements within a marble case: a clock dial, barometer, lunar clock...

A very rare and fine 19th Century French marble and bronze garniture clock set of exceptional quality, well cast with stunning patination, fully restored, polished and in full workin...

In classical mythology, Hebe, the personification of youth, is also cupbearer to the gods. She is the daughter of Juno and Jupiter (represented here by his eagle). Seated between his wings, she is holding the oinochoe (wine pitcher) in one arm while with her free hand she gracefully offers him divine nectar known as ambrosia, a drink which reinforced the Olympians' immortality. The three-piece clock garniture centred around the large silvered bronze figural group after the original by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, supported on a gilt-bronze mounted onyx clock base, denoting the hours in Roman numerals, the central clock flanked by a pair of silvered and gilt bronze female figures in neoclassical garb, their amphoras issuing five scrolling candleholders...

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the clock with central circular dial signed 'PICARD / A GENEVE', surrounded by three ormolu cherubs and two porcelain pl...

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...

An enchanting 19th century Louis XVI style gilded Bacchus influenced ormolu mantel (fireplace) clock depicting three putti rolling a barrel on the back of a cloven hoofed putti. The ...

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Three Piece Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris The excellent quality clock case in white marble with figures of Venus and Cupid embracin...

France, circa 1880 The ormolu case mounted with fine painted porcelain scenes of a courting couple. This unusual mauve colour pallet emphasizes the...

An impressive French mantel clock dating to the mid-19th century, featuring an elegant combination of richly gilt bronze and finely patinated bronze. The sculptural composition depicts a young boy seated on horseback, raising a riding crop while gently holding the reins. Set upon a naturalistic rocky landscape with foliage and a bird, the finely modelled group rises above an elaborate Rococo Revival gilt-bronze clock case adorned with scrolling acanthus, flowers, grape clusters and gardening attributes. The beautifully pierced gilt-bronze case frames a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, creating a striking contrast with the dark patinated sculpture above. The original gilt surface remains exceptionally vibrant and well preserved, giving the clock remarkable visual presence. The movement bears the original “Les Japy Fils – Médaille d’Argent 1844 et 1849” award medallion. Founded by Frédéric Japy in 1777, the Japy workshops became one of the foremost manufacturers of French clock movements during the nineteenth century. The medallion commemorates the silver medals awarded to the firm at the French National Industrial Expositions of 1844 and 1849 and supports a manufacture date after 1849. The movement has been tested for more than twenty-four hours and is currently running correctly. Both the timekeeping and striking functions operate properly at the time of cataloguing. The clock is accompanied by its original winding key, a later pendulum and removable rear brass cover. A substantial and highly decorative French mantel clock that combines excellent sculptural quality, beautifully preserved gilding and a documented Les Japy Fils movement, making it an outstanding display piece for both traditional and eclectic interiors. Details: Dimensions: Height: 46 cm (18.1 in.); Width: 36 cm (14.2 in.); Depth: 14 cm (5.5 in.). Condition: Good antique condition. The movement has been tested for more than twenty-four hours and is currently running correctly, with both the timekeeping and striking functions operating properly at the time of cataloguing. The gilt bronze retains an excellent appearance with only light age-related wear. The white enamel dial has one fine hairline crack and a tiny edge chip. The riding crop held by the boy appears to have a small loss to its tip. Historic repairs and soldering are visible to the rear feet and within the back of the case. These repairs are stable, the clock stands securely, and they are largely invisible during normal display. Later pendulum. Original winding key and removable rear brass cover included. As with all antique mechanical clocks...

This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized pediment atop the clock case. The face is of white enamel, featuring black Roman numerals and signed 'Tharin a Paris', and is bordered in beaded ormolu. The pediment in which the face is set is decorated with ormolu mounts of stylized acanthus leaf form. The pediment is set onto a rectangular frame of ebonised wood, inside which is set a musical automaton...

A work of exceptional detail, this magnificent Viennese clock takes the art form of enameling to new heights. The elaborately fashioned timepiece rests atop the head of a soldier, who stands on a pedestal populated by sphinxes. Exceptional details encase the entire piece, from the rooster finial to the gem-studded base. A hand-painted portrait of the heroic soldier on the reverse completes this stunning piece. Particularly popular during the 19th century, Viennese enamels...

Gilded bronze mantel set, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period. Louis XV style Napoleon III period ormolu mantel set consisting of a clock and two candelabras. Pendulum: H: 65cm, W: ...

A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock. This elegant and sophisticated clock has a finely chiselled gilt-bronze case with gold and enamel highlights. It dep...

A wonderful late 19th century French Annular Louis XVI style gilded ormolu revolving mantel clock, depicting putti representing the arts and music, either side of a rotating tole urn...

A French Clock Garniture in the Louis XVI Manner The clock and its accompanying candelabra constructed in gilt bronze mounted Italian Carrara marble; the timepiece with stepped elli...

Quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid mantle clock, having a quality mahogany shaped case with attractive trailing floral inlay surrounding a circular shaped dial with black Roma...

Empire period ormolu and enamel Ceres mantel clock after Thomire. French, c.1810 Measures: height 46cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm. This superb mantel clock was made in the First Fr...

A Good French mantel clock garniture By Charles Oudin, Paris The garniture comprising a clock and two candelabras, constructed in gilt bronze and ‘Se...

Mahogany cased mantel clock in a serpentine top case with carved decoration, standing on a stepped plinth and resting on brass bracket feet. Glazed door opening to the silvered dial with raised chapter ring, Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘Hampton & Sons, Pall Mall...

A unique and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock. This exceptional clock themed around the classical art is raised on ball feet below a two...

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu, white Carrara marble, Lapis Lazuli, and Baccarat crystal garniture set retailed by...

A symbolic skeleton clock from the French Directoire period. A rectangular Carrara marble plinth with bronze toupie feet with knurled decoration supports an ormolu 'arc-de-ciel', wi...

Black Forest Swiss carved mantle clock with elaborate design. Featuring a chamois buck and doe on finial on top of rock formation. Lower, there are three grouse, a rabbit and varmint...

A hand-decorated with a floral motif for Bailey Banks and Biddle jewelers and gilt through the entire body. The painted porcelain dial on this clock is absolutely charming with hand-...

Vincenti & Cie 19th Century French Figural Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Design By Paillard Dimensions : 26" Tall X 13" Wide X 8" Deep This magnificent clock was designed by...

An exceptional and highly expressive Art Deco mantel clock, conceived as a celebration of speed, winter sports, and the modern spirit of the interwar period. Executed in a striking c...

In their elaborate use of C-scrolls, putti figures, stylised acanthus leaves and flowers, this clock and barometer are clearly Rococo in their style. The Rococo came into fashion in ...

A late 19th century French ormolu bronze and champlevé enamel 8-day regulator clock, circa 1890. Origin: France. Height 18.5". Width: 9.5". Depth...

Immerse yourself in the opulence of the 19th century with this exceptional French Bronze and Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this clock stands as a testament to an era where beauty, design, and function converged in breathtaking harmony. The distinguished bronze and black marble case...

An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière French, c.1820 Measures: Height 50cm, width 33cm, depth 14cm Made in the early nineteenth ...

A Very Fine French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style White Marble and Ormolu 'Lyre' Clock Garniture Set. The lyre-shaped white marble clock is mounted with finely chased ormolu throu...

Large three-piece porcelain, champlevé enamel, and ormolu mounted clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: height 46cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm Vases: height 38cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm This exceptional antique clock set consists of a central clock flanked by a pair of small vases...