Items Similar to Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan
About the Item
1880 Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock w Double Swan
MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism
FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking
SIZE: 19"H x 9-1/2"W x 5-1/4"D
ORIGIN: France
CONDITION: All functions are in working order when taking photos.
AGE: circa 1880
REMARK: mark on the dial, the silver dial needs cleaning and the numerals have been repainted. Beautiful original ormolu on the bronze case.
- Dimensions:Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c. 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Danville, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8064232586162
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2002
1stDibs seller since 2023
25 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Danville, CA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View All1880 French Silk Suspension Ormolu Empire Bronze Mantel Clock by Angevin A Paris
Located in Danville, CA
Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris
Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism
Function: time with half hour an...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated in Champlevé enamels and a variety of cast decorative elements that include a large urn and four full columns topped by acanthus buds, ladies faces on all four columns, egg and dart trim, four large detailed paw feet. The arched door with beveled glass opens to the clock face topped by an iridescent bird automaton within a painted diorama framed...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Miniature French Marble Case Art Deco Desk Clock with Second Hand Dial
Located in Danville, CA
1920s vintage Miniature French marble case Art Deco clock with second hand dial
Here is a French miniature table clock. The maker marked on th...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock
A truly magnificent Chinese Guangzhou studio automaton clock , large triple deck body supported on the back of four elephants , extremely ornate bronze case, floral relief, paste-set around the automaton windows and dial, ormolu bronze case, automaton glass waterfall and swimming ducks on the front and both sides, music plays hourly, palm trees on each corners spins as part of the automaton as well.
Case: heavy bronze with ormolu gold gilt with large elephants
Dial: porcelain dial with Roman numerals
Clock Mechanism: 8 day mechanical movement with quarter striking, with studio mark
Automaton: plays hourly, 3 large windows on the low deck showing spinning twisted glass tube to imitate waterfall, horizontal glass tubes made to look like river with animating ducks, very impression automaton, palm trees on the corners of upper decks rapidly spin as part of the automaton, 2 ribbons spinning on the center of top double gourd. Music box playing to accompany the automaton, making it a treat for both eyes and ears.
Condition: clock is currently cleaned and in proper working order, automaton and music are playing properly as well, however, a professional adjustment is highly recommended after delivery.
Literature: From the time the first clocks were brought to China from Europe around 1582, the Chinese Emperors were fascinated with European mechanical clockworks. As objects of curiosity and items of luxury, these early clocks incorporated mechanisms including music and animated figures. European clocks were called "zimingzhong' or "self-sounding bells...
Category
20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$120,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Antique 19th c. Japanese Shaku Dokei Hanging Stick Pillar Wall Clock
Here I'm offering a very old Japanese stick clock or Shaku-Dokei. The wood case has a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Style Falling Gravity Driven Bronze Industrial Elevator Industrial Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Danville, CA
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...
Category
1990s Industrial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
You May Also Like
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French ormolu and white marble pillar clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate finial with and standing on four gilded bun feet.
The four pillars have fine ormolu mounts and are decorated with ornate chain swags.
Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and finely cut original gilded hands.
Eight day French striking movement with outside countwheel and starburst pendulum, circa 1870
An exceptionally fine French pillar clock...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Very Large French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Empire Ormolu Bronze Portico Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly, Paris, Circa 1810s, with original pendulum.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Antique (early 19th century) French ormolu bronze mantel clock in the Empire style depicting neoclassical maiden with child.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880
A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the case with elaborate garland decorations culminating in a volute krater of flowers ab...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$18,276
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and decorated feet, floral, wreath and cherub decoration. To the side of the dial is a class...
Category
Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Swan Antiques
Swan Bronze
C Swan
Mark Swan
Antique French Swan
Antique Wind Up
Antique French Mantel Clocks 8 Day
Silver And Gold Swan
19 C Bronze
Wind Antique Clock
French Portico
Portico Clock
French Portico Clock
French Pillar Clock
Bronze Portico Clock
Brass Mantle Clocks
Clock Ormolu Sevres
Louis Clock Blue