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Louis XVI Allegorical Figurative Clock Depicting Venus Being Crowned by Amour
Louis XVI Allegorical Figurative Clock Depicting Venus Being Crowned by Amour

Louis XVI Allegorical Figurative Clock Depicting Venus Being Crowned by Amour

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine and rare model of a period Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze mantel (fireplace) clock, the dial signed Dhemant A Paris. The clock features two large gilded classically dr...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Japanese Style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1885
Japanese Style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1885

Japanese Style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1885

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Japanese clock in double patina bronze with suspended dial. The portico and dial, with calligraphic Kanji numerals complemented by hands featuring an undulating dragon, are deco...

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1880s French Japonisme Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Obelisk clock in patinated and gilt bronze, Charles X
Obelisk clock in patinated and gilt bronze, Charles X

Obelisk clock in patinated and gilt bronze, Charles X

Located in Paris, FR

Very large clock, halfway between a pyramid and an obelisk, in patinated and gilded bronze, resting on four antique-style lions and a cherry-red marble veneer base. Bas-relief orname...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important German Gilt and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock by Braunschweig
Important German Gilt and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock by Braunschweig

Important German Gilt and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock by Braunschweig

Located in New York, NY

The movement stamped 7105 / 7433. Maker: Herm. Amelung, Braunschweig Origin: German< Date: 19th century Measures: Height 13 3/4 in. x 10 1/2 in.  

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19th Century German Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in "Orientalist" Motif, circa 1850, a romantic movement/Orientalist ormolu clock with ornate baroque case surmounted by an Arabic rider on rearing steed, with sabre drawn overhead, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, bell-strike mechanism by F.L. Hausburg, Paris, and marked on dial "Medaille d'Argent, Vincenti and Cie...

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Mid-19th Century French Moorish Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll
French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll

French Empire Figurative Gilt Bronze Clock of a Roman Youth Holding a Scroll

By Rossel in Rouen

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Empire figurative clock of a Roman youth holding a scroll in gilded bronze showing a seated classically draped youth sitting atop the clock case holding a lyre in one hand a...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock
French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock

French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare example of a late French Empire portico clock combining the use of mahogany casing with gilt bronze mounts and cut crystal. The four pillars linking the top and bottom section...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Period Figurative Bisque Clock
18th Century Louis XVI Period Figurative Bisque Clock

18th Century Louis XVI Period Figurative Bisque Clock

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late 18th century French Louis XVI bisque shepherdess mantel clock. The tableau modelled in bisque porcelain (unglazed porcelain), showing a shepherdess on the left holding her sho...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris
French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

By Comptoir General

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Clock Set by M Schnerb, Paris This impressive Art Deco Clock Set is formed in a pentagon shape of contrasting marbles and a decorative floral garland in brass at th...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel, Steel

Three Piece French Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Three Piece French Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Three Piece French Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in Dallas, TX

Three piece French bronze clock set with urn and swag pediment and lion head handles, embossed dial with inset porcelain numerals, along with conforming pair of 9 light candelabra, 1...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Griotte Marble Mantel Clock with Bronze Bust After James Pradier, 1880
Griotte Marble Mantel Clock with Bronze Bust After James Pradier, 1880

Griotte Marble Mantel Clock with Bronze Bust After James Pradier, 1880

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely cast gilt bronze clock base mounted with of a classical patinated bronze bust of a maiden after a model by James Pradier. The maiden has her curly haired head turned demurely to one side resting on her bare shoulders, and hands clasped across her partly exposed breasts...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set
19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A high quality gilt bronze and Turquoise Sèvres style jeweled Porcelain clock set. The clock surmounted by a covered urn and flanked by lion masks on each side, en suite with a pair of painted turquoise porcelain vases...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

By Payne and Co. 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French boulle mantel clock with wonderful scrolling foliate ormolu mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman n...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Crouille Filo
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Crouille Filo

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Crouille Filo

Located in Dallas, TX

Three piece French gilt bronze clock set, the clock mounted with a foilated urn, white enamel dialed inscribed Crouille Filo, Ameins, ornately cast foliate body resting on rocaille p...

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19th Century Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock by Beurdeley
Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock by Beurdeley

Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock by Beurdeley

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in New York, NY

The mantel clock with a seated putto and birdcage. Maker: Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 26 in. x 13 1/2 in.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

A fine 19th century French Carrera marble and bronze clock set. Fine gilt bronze
A fine 19th century French Carrera marble and bronze clock set. Fine gilt bronze

A fine 19th century French Carrera marble and bronze clock set. Fine gilt bronze

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century French Carrera marble and gilt bronze cherub clock set. Three piece set with a pair of candelabra and a clock. The clock has a patinated bronze cherub holding a r...

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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A fine large 19th century French gilt bronze mantel clock modeled in form of a classical lady wearing a toga sitting amidst broken columns as she is looking up while holding an angel...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leam
Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leam

Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leam

Located in London, GB

Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leamington English, Late 19th Century Height 39cm, width 24cm, depth 12cm This attractive late 19th-centu...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

A Japonisme Gilt-Bronze and Brass Three-Piece Clock Set
A Japonisme Gilt-Bronze and Brass Three-Piece Clock Set

A Japonisme Gilt-Bronze and Brass Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

A Japonisme gilt-bronze and brass three-piece clock set French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 52cm, width 31cm, depth 12cm Candelabra: height 55cm, width 32cm, depth 9cm Made in F...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback
19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback

19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback

By Feuchere

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine quality Napoleon III mantle clock with a case of gilded, silvered, and patinated bronze. The base of the clock is in chased gilded bronze with elaborate moldings. The patinate...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)
Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing 19th century French gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, having a cherub holding a torch and a bow and arrow, leaning against the inset eight day chiming clock.

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1860s French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most attractive French 19th century neo-classical st. porcelain and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine scrolled ormolu feet below the beautiful deep forest green porcelain b...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market
French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market

French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market

Located in New York, NY

A French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Style Figural clock with a Woman Resting on a Seat. This is a beautiful example of French dore bronze craftsmanship mixed with the Chino...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères
19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères

19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge marble and ormolu mantle clock by Raingo Frères, Paris. The circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic outer minu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze, Vase Clock, France, 1820s
Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze, Vase Clock, France, 1820s

Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze, Vase Clock, France, 1820s

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Orologio a vaso in bronzo dorato poggiante su un plinto ornato con motivi a foglie susseguenti poggiante su quattro piedini a sfera. The characteristically bi-vaned vase-shaped body ...

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1820s French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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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

Chinese Lady with bird, ormulu Clock, 19th Century
Chinese Lady with bird, ormulu Clock, 19th Century

Chinese Lady with bird, ormulu Clock, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Ormulu bronze clock representing a Chinese woman with a bird perched on her hand Note the quality of the gilding but also the chiseling which reveals many details: fine and delicate...

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere
French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

By C. Maniere

Located in London, GB

Fine black marble and ormolu mantel clock of borne (antique milestone) form. Superb proportions and Fine ormolu mounts, well finished with matte and burnished fire gilding. The primary mount represents d'Etude, below this a pair of Lions pawing an Anthemion. To each side a Fine mount of crossed winged torches of ever lasting love purporting to represent Anacreon inspired by Love. Fine white enamel dial and gilt bronze hands, signed Maniere a Paris for Charles-Guillaume working at the Rue Christine...

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Stunning Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Sculpture “Ben Hur Horse Racing Chariot"
Stunning Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Sculpture “Ben Hur Horse Racing Chariot"

Stunning Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Sculpture “Ben Hur Horse Racing Chariot"

Located in Beirut, LB

Art Deco mantel ornament clock. A piece depicting the famous gladiator “Ben Hur” in his horse chariot with two rearing horses and two key bowls. Made in ename...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Ceramic

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire Mantle Clock
Very Fine Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire Mantle Clock

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire Mantle Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze period Empire mantle clock. France, circa 1805. Period Empire clock featuring an stylized Hercules with Lion's pelt. Origin...

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Ottoman Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
French Gilt Bronze Ottoman Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

French Gilt Bronze Ottoman Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

A 19th century gilt bronze clock with a seated lady in Ottoman dress resting on cushions with her arm raised possibly originally holding a bird or simila...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate Mantle Clock
Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate Mantle Clock

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate Mantle Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French ornate eight day striking mantle clock, having a quality gilded ornate shape case, shaped handles with ornate figures to the top, standing ...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Clocks

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Brass

19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture
19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture

19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

A Fine 19th Century French Sevres-Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, each richly decorated with h...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Dagoty and Honore
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Dagoty and Honore

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Dagoty and Honore

By Dagoty, Edouard Honoré 1

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Gothic Revival style porcelain clock was made by the prestigious French firm Dagoty and Honore, founded by the esteemed porcelain makers Pierre-Louis Dagoty and Edouard Honore...

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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

French Napoleon III mantel clock in ormolu and pink porcelain
French Napoleon III mantel clock in ormolu and pink porcelain

French Napoleon III mantel clock in ormolu and pink porcelain

Located in London, GB

A most attractive French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with a profusion of porcelain panels. The original gilding is in excellent condition and there are lovely silver highlights...

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1870s French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

English Regency Black Marble Mantle Clock by Payne of London
English Regency Black Marble Mantle Clock by Payne of London

English Regency Black Marble Mantle Clock by Payne of London

Located in London, GB

A Fine English Regency Derbyshire Black Marble Mantel Clock by Payne, 163 New Bond Street, London, Circa 1825 A refined and architecturally pure English Regency mantel clock in Derb...

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1820s Antique Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock
Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

An early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu 8-Day striking Clock with silver dial (stamped Douon on inner plate and one spring dated 1824) mounted in unusual bronze & ormolu case depicting centurion slaying dragon...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Georgian Eight Day Bracket Clock
Fine Georgian Eight Day Bracket Clock

Fine Georgian Eight Day Bracket Clock

Located in London, GB

A fine Georgian walnut bracket clock by John Greaves of Newcastle (born c.1725 and active between 1745-94) with an eight day five pillar twin train fusee movement and anchor escapeme...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset
19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent Sèvres style gilt bronze and cobalt-blue 'Jeweled' painted porcelain clockset. The central clock case surmounted by a ruby and pearl 'jeweled' coupe flanked by bracket...

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19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

Materials

Brass

French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils
French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils

French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils

Located in London, GB

A fine French Empire vase or urn clock in patinated bronze and fire/ mercury gilt ormolu. With berry finial, fine Bacchus mounts to the shoulders o...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock
Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian walnut cased mantle clock with break arch top and ebonised mouldings resting on a stepped plinth with pad feet. Decorative side silk lined sound frets. Enamel dial with Rom...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Mantel Clocks

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Walnut

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900

Located in Nantucket, MA

Turn of the century Chinese carved mahogany mantle clock, circa 1900, an Art Nouveau to Art Deco transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical cl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

Located in London, GB

A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model before and it is larger than the other models by Jean Andre Reich. The clock has its original fire/mercury gilt ormolu or bronze doree. The clocks rectangular...

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1810s French Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

By Michel-François Piolaine

Located in London, GB

This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The clock body is raised by an architecturally formed, plinth-shaped base, set to the fr...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm This mantel clock was finely crafted in the Empire period, wrought from ormolu and a later malachite veneer. The design of the clock is based on classical architecture. It features a malachite entablature—with an ormolu pierced mount to the front—which is supported on four ormolu bun feet. The malachite column shafts are smooth and each culminate in a capital, supporting the malachite top. Between the columns, there is a drum clock...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock
Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock

Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th Century Black Forest carved game clock with grouse finial. Featuring grouse resting on detailed forest floor scene with small pine trees, foliage, and mushrooms. With a very dark stain and white roman numerals on clock face. Completely restored and in working condition. Circa 1890. 17" x 7" x 19" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Mantel Clocks

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Wood

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.