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Mantel Clocks For Sale
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with Venus and Cupid French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 53cm, width 37.5cm, depth 13.5cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The clock includes a sculptural surmount of Venus accompanied by Cupid. Venus sits atop the square clock...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Gilt-Bronze Clock Depicting Diana the Huntress. French, c 1820
Empire Gilt-Bronze Clock Depicting Diana the Huntress. French, c 1820

Empire Gilt-Bronze Clock Depicting Diana the Huntress. French, c 1820

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Empire Period gilt bronze clock depicting Diana the huntress. The dial signed 'Thomas a Paris'. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Breguet hands, the case sur...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Gilt Metal Mantel Clock
Late 19th Century French Gilt Metal Mantel Clock

Late 19th Century French Gilt Metal Mantel Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Late 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock, surmounted with a classical figure, opposing a white enamel Roman numeral drum dial striking on a ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Metal

French Ormolu 'Chariot' Table Clock
French Ormolu 'Chariot' Table Clock

French Ormolu 'Chariot' Table Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Ormolu table clock featuring a beautifully decorated base with cherub and classical scenes resting on an ormolu outswept base with flo...

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1870s French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Lemire Bronze Cherub Sculpture-L.Marti Et Cíe Black Marble Mantel Clock
French Lemire Bronze Cherub Sculpture-L.Marti Et Cíe Black Marble Mantel Clock

French Lemire Bronze Cherub Sculpture-L.Marti Et Cíe Black Marble Mantel Clock

By Charles G. Lemire

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a French figural patinated bronze sculpture mantel clock of a winged Cherub hunter by Lemire Charles Gabriel Sauvage. The thirsty Cherub is seated over a large rock with some...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock
Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, signed "O. Selievre" and marked "Susse Frs" to sides, the circular painted enamel dial, with strike on bell movement, the cartouche s...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Midcentury Mantel Bronze Clock with Boy Figurine from France, circa 1960s
Midcentury Mantel Bronze Clock with Boy Figurine from France, circa 1960s

Midcentury Mantel Bronze Clock with Boy Figurine from France, circa 1960s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Victorian style gilded spelter figural mantel clock from the Mid -20th century. Featuring a well-cast bronze figure of a young boy / child dressed in Victorian era garment, sheaves ...

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1960s French Vintage Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Directoire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock by Deverberie
Early 19th Century French Directoire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock by Deverberie

Early 19th Century French Directoire Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock by Deverberie

By Deverberrie

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a classic Directoire period clock by the famous clock maker Deverberie. The drum-shaped clock is surmounted by an ormolu basket of flowers with festoons of foliage and flower...

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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Period Louis XVI Bronze Dore' Clock
Period Louis XVI Bronze Dore' Clock

Period Louis XVI Bronze Dore' Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Important Louis XVI mantle clock with exceptional bronze detail and chasing.

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock features a stunning frame made of gilt bronze, exuding elegance and luxury typical of the Empire style. The clock showcases intricate det...

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19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Venus and Cupid Gilt Bronze and White Marble Mantle Clock by Planchon
French Venus and Cupid Gilt Bronze and White Marble Mantle Clock by Planchon

French Venus and Cupid Gilt Bronze and White Marble Mantle Clock by Planchon

By Planchon au Palais Royale 1

Located in New York, NY

French Venus and Cupid Gilt Bronze and White Marble Mantle Clock by Planchon - Au Palais-Royal  Crafted in the Louis XV style this gilt bronze and white marble mantle clock depicts Venus and Cupid mounted on a marble pedestal base with floral garlands, ribbon bows, acanthus leaf scroll forms and beading, all resting on bun feet. The white enamel clock face...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

1970s French Clock with Saint-Gobain glass numerals 27cm h 20cm w 9cm deep £980
1970s French Clock with Saint-Gobain glass numerals 27cm h 20cm w 9cm deep £980

1970s French Clock with Saint-Gobain glass numerals 27cm h 20cm w 9cm deep £980

By Poliarte

Located in Oxford, GB

Stunning 1970s clock for a mantelpiece table or desk. For someone looking for a beautiful, Modernist addition for their place - This clock is a knock out - beautiful and unique. Mad...

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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Victorian Lantern Clock
Victorian Lantern Clock

Victorian Lantern Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Lantern clock with beautifully pierced frets surmounted by a large bell with centre finial. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and finely matted centre. The side doors with starburst decoration, eight day spring wound movement by W&H. Quarter ‘Ting-Tang’ striking with two hammers, one inside the case and one underneath the large top mounted bell. C.1890 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes...

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1890s German Victorian Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

By Popon A Paris

Located in London, GB

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 68cm, width 63cm, depth 26cm Candelabra: Height 89cm, ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

Bronze Fireplace Trim, Agriculture And Industry, 19th Century
Bronze Fireplace Trim, Agriculture And Industry, 19th Century

Bronze Fireplace Trim, Agriculture And Industry, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze mantelpiece with brown patina and green and white marble. It is composed of a clock with the allegory of agriculture and industry, and 2 candelabra, 5 lights each Wear and te...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock
19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock

19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Majestic patinated bronze putto seated on a gilt mantel clock. Modelled with a seated putto holding two doves, the putto leaning over a gilt mantel clock with garland, surmounted ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, 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

Black Forest carved Swiss mantle clock with an eagle attacking a buck chamois, with one escaping below. Heavily carved with "natural" style base featuring rocks, trees, and foliage. Swiss movement. In working condition. Late 19th Century. 16"W x 8"deep x 22"H. Inventory: S105 Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Mantel Clocks

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Wood

French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault
French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault

French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault

Located in Houston, TX

Gilt bronze clock with patinated bronze figures of two angels sitting on the Crest of the clock. One holding an artist pallet and the other holding a sculptors Chisel depicting the...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock
19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, having 8-day movement with enamel dial, mounted in “hen house” with urn and flower mounts to side, the oval...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock signed Gustaf Undén
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock signed Gustaf Undén

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock signed Gustaf Undén

By Gustaf Undén

Located in Ljungby, SE

A burnished gilded Empire mantel clock in the form of an oil lamp. The dial is signed by Gustaf Undén (clockmaker from 1800-1829), made in Stockholm. The dial has a small enamel repa...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Bisque and Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Bisque and Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Bisque and Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Empire bisque and bronze doré' mantel clock.  

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Early 1900s French Antique Mantel Clocks

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed Cheuret À Marseilles
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed Cheuret À Marseilles

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed Cheuret À Marseilles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely decorative and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed Cheuret à Marseilles. The clock is raised on topie feet below a straight frieze with pro...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere
French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

Located in London, GB

French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original late 18th century model by Claud Michalon. This version was made by the famous early...

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1810s French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Mantel Clock, Restauration Period France, Movement Dated 1827
Bronze Mantel Clock, Restauration Period France, Movement Dated 1827

Bronze Mantel Clock, Restauration Period France, Movement Dated 1827

Located in Greding, DE

The large pendulum on a Sienese marble base with patinated bronze frieze as well as large fully sculpted depiction of a bearded man with the index finger at his temple. The other han...

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th-century Mantel Clock - Virgin Mary, Christ, Saint John the Baptist
French 19th-century Mantel Clock - Virgin Mary, Christ, Saint John the Baptist

French 19th-century Mantel Clock - Virgin Mary, Christ, Saint John the Baptist

Located in Porto, PT

French 19th-century table clock in gilded bronze, embossed and patinated with marble. White enamel dial. At the top, a sculptural group representing the Virgin Mary seated, holding C...

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19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock
Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock

Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical 18th Century ormolu and marble lyre clock French, Louis XVI period Height 64m, width 27cm, depth 12cm This exquisite mantel clock was ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890

Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality Louis XVI style French gilded ormolu mantel clock, signed Barbedienne. Having shield and foliate decoration to the top, white enamel roman numerals, a lyre shaped pend...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Black Forest Mantel Clock
Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

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Large Black Forest Mantel Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century black forest mantel clock, with carved wood dial to the French eight day two train movement striking on a bell. The case with goat-herd and his dog, with an ibex on moun...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Gailhan À Constantine - French Garniture from the 20th century
Gailhan À Constantine - French Garniture from the 20th century

Gailhan À Constantine - French Garniture from the 20th century

Located in Porto, PT

French Garniture from the 20th century, circa 1940. Composed of: a pair of urns and a table clock with a marble base, decorated with a female figure in antimony. Enameled dial marked...

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20th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Marble Clock

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

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns
19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

Located in Sofia, BG

Elegant mantel clock in very good condition with front glass and rich bronze decoration in Louis XVI style, having hand painted porcelain front part and raised on a white marble stan...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century.
Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century.

Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Table clock, Aníbal Barca. Ormolu bronze, metal. France, 19th century. Table clock with Paris machinery and a case made of mercury-gilded bronze. in mercury-gilded bronze, with a rectangular base on four rectangular base on four legs (the front ones decorated with scrolls and decorated with scrolls and ending in claws), decorated with a series of mouldings in relief with vegetal and architectural elements. vegetal and architectural elements in relief. The dial The dial (metal with Roman numerals for the hours) is set within a square shape, on which sits the male figure that decorates the piece. A bearded man, dressed in armour (a muscular loriga or cuirass) and a cape fixed over one shoulder with a fibula, resting his left arm on the helmet holding a rolled-up document, and with his left hand document, and with his left hand he holds a Roman standard (another Roman standard (another is broken, under his foot). Note, to the right and next to a sword, a vase full of rings. vase full of rings. Hannibal Barca (247-183 BC) was a Carthaginian general and statesman who was well known for his Carthaginian general and statesman, well known for his the ancient Roman Empire. No He was often depicted as counting the rings of fallen Roman knights in the fallen Roman knights at the battle of Cannas (216 BC). , as can be seen in the sculpture by sculpture by Sébastien Slodtz (made in 1704, Louvre Museum, Paris), where he also carries a Roman banner. Roman standard. With these two elements (vase with rings and with rings and a banner) is also shown on a table clock...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Other

French Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris
French Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris

French Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris Rosewood campaign clock with satinwood line stringing and floral marquetry standing on a moulded plinth. Glazed viewing aperture to the to o...

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1850s French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Signed: Joseph Gay Horloger du Roy A Turin The movement is contained in a white marble obelisk which is surmounted by an armillary sphere finial. The front with a panel chased wit...

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Clock Set ~ Elephants
Art Deco Clock Set ~ Elephants

Art Deco Clock Set ~ Elephants

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful and high quality Art Deco clock set featuring two elephants standing beside the clock. The case is formed of stunning specimen marbles i...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

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

French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.
French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.

French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.

Located in London, GB

A fine, large and important French Empire clock of Apollo playing his lyre in patinated bronze, ormolu and antique vert marble. The dial is signed for the important maker Lepine and ...

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1810s Antique Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant
French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Montreal, QC

This set is a particularly fine example of this sort mantle ornament; The clock, surmounted by a Cupid with bow and arrow, is flanked by a pair of Campa...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock
19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock

19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century French Empire style portico clock. This e Empire style clock features Carrara marble, bevelled glass, bronze accents and a crystal r...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set
Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set

Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set

Located in Norwich, GB

Housed in a gilded case standing on a raised, moulded rouge marble base with brass banding surmounted by a decorative gilded carrying handle. The clock to the left with enamel dial, ...

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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Ormolu Mantel Clock  pendulum France, Mid-Late 19th Century
French Ormolu Mantel Clock  pendulum France, Mid-Late 19th Century

French Ormolu Mantel Clock pendulum France, Mid-Late 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

A French ormolu mantel clock French, mid-late 19th century Measres: Height 37 cm, width 39 cm, depth 13.5 cm. A late 19th century French gilt-bronze (ormolu) and marble mantel clock ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Mantel Clock, Allegory of the Sciences, France around 1830
Mantel Clock, Allegory of the Sciences, France around 1830

Mantel Clock, Allegory of the Sciences, France around 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Fireplace clock made of fire-gilt bronze with a rectangular base with a relief depicting winged putti with the attributes of the various sciences. Above it is a clock case in the sha...

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1830s French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.
19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.

19th Century Marble mantle clock and calendar.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century black and rouge marble mantle clock with calendar. Having a gilded ormolu foliate mount to the top, a gilded clock face with an eight day, hour and h...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Breccia Marble, Ormolu

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

Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century
Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century

Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Table clock made of gilded bronze with a powerful base, enhanced with legs decorated with vegetal and architectural motifs of classicist inspiration and a series of details on the fr...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Directoire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The oval base raised on toupie feet, centered with a panel of hunting dogs with hunting trophies on each side, the case supported by a landscaped scenery of water and rocks and surmo...

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

Art Nouveau Mahogany Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

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

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1910s French Vintage Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century
Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Fine work of gold-plated bronze as mantel (desk, shelf) clock. Italian A renaissance girl thoughtfully holds a strand of hair in a relaxed reclining pose. Antique French gilt bronze ...

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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Mantel Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

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.