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French Antique Ormolu Automaton Clock of the Torre De Belém

$16,671.87List Price

Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

$550,000

H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

An attractive Parisian mantle clock in the Louis XVI manner Retailed by the Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company Constructed in Carrar...

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

$17,366

H 13.98 in W 13.98 in D 3.94 in

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...

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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

$120,000 Sale Price

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H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music

By Vincenti et Cie, Cie Des Bronzes De Bruxelles

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb and substantial ormolu clock from a design by the 18th century bronze founder Robert Osmond and made by the famous Compagnie des Bronze of Bruss...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music

$6,460

H 19.5 in W 13 in D 6.75 in

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

Located in London, GB

A fascinating Antique French Empire Striking Ormolu mantel clock A fascinating clock in the form of a library bookcase, with two children sitting at each side. Raised on a plinth ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Steel, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock

$12,496

H 18 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Oppenheim

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

An exquisite antique French ormolu clock mounted with Sevres style porcelain. Made in finely gilded bronze, sculptured as a large gadrooned and handled urn, draped with acanthus garl...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

$3,820

H 13.5 in W 13.25 in D 5.75 in

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1850 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A fine and early ormolu ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

$3,820

H 11.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very fine and substantial ormolu clock by the clockmaker Vincenti. Stunning Rococo balloon form of sweeping acanthus swags, scrolls and floral flourishes. To the top of a beautiful...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid

$5,765

H 16.25 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A magnificent and very large original antique French Rococo cartel wall clock. Asymmetrically modelled in the Louis XV style, the dial bursting through the swirling clouds as the sun...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Ormolu

Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

$9,996

H 24.5 in W 11.75 in D 5.75 in

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French ormolu clock set in the Rococo style. It features cupid as a cherub, seated to the top with torch and quiver of...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set - Cupid

$5,487 / set

H 16.5 in W 9 in D 8 in

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19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

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...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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19th Century French musical automaton clock

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Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This striking and highly detailed mantel clock is made entirely of ormolu, and is surmounted by the figure of an Eastern nobleman. He wears typical dress of his location and period: ...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

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Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This ormolu (gilt bronze) mantel clock is a stunning piece of design, which features beautiful neoclassical style low-relief decorations and three-dimensional sculptures. The clock takes the form of a tall rectangular case with a circular white enamel dial near its top. This dial features black Roman Numerals and the maker’s signature, ‘Robin/ à Paris’. The dial is displayed behind a glass lens within a foliate bezel. The case is decorated in its upper corners with rosettes, and in the lower section with a stylised depiction of a swan. The case is topped by a sculpture of a wreath, propped up on a roll of paper or parchment. To the left of the case, there is a full-length statue of a man who wears a classical robe and holds a mirror. A lyre leans against the right side of the case. The clock is set on a wide rectangular base which is decorated with a low-relief scene taken from the classical myth of Dido and Aeneas...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

$25,007

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$48,626

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock French, circa 1850 Measures: With glass dome and base height 90 cm, width 70 cm, depth 33 cm Clock without dome and...

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French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

$25,007

Antique French Sèvres-Style Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Antique French Sèvres-style ormolu mounted porcelain mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 50cm, diameter 21cm This superb 19th century porcelain clock...

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