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  • Cathedral clock, France, 19th century
    Located in Spinea, Veneto
    Rare and elegant stand clock from the refined architectural form. Burnished bronze and gilded bronze structure; support structure of rectangular shape with several orders of decorati...
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    Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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    Bronze

  • Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
    By Pierre-François Feuchère
    Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
    A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

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    Bronze

  • Greek Neoclassical Bronze Mantel Clock by Honore Pons
    By Honoré Pons
    Located in New York, NY
    Our Greek Revival period mantel clock in bronze with Siena marble case comes from the celebrated French horologist, Pierre-César Honoré Pons (1807-1846), c...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century French Greek Revival Mantel Clocks

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    Marble, Bronze

  • French Ormolu Mantel Clock
    Located in Norwich, GB
    French ormolu mantel clock standing on a stepped base and resting on turned, chased feet with acanthus leaf decoration below a finely chased...
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    Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

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    Ormolu

  • Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
    By William F. Evans of Handsworth
    Located in New Orleans, LA
    This remarkable English Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock, crafted by Evans of Handsworth, captures the essence of the famed Lichfield Cathedral with its iconic three-spire top and stunning Gothic architecture. This extraordinary timepiece features an intricate skeleton design, revealing its impressive two-train chain fuseé movement that powers an eight-day movement, chiming the hours on a melodious gong. The dial is a masterpiece in itself, intricately pierced and engraved in silver, displaying the time with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The clock sits gracefully atop its original rosewood base. The Birmingham firm of William F. Evans of Handsworth was one of the most respected makers of skeleton clocks of the 19th century. The golden age of their manufacture occurred between the 1860s through the 1880s, and the firm was renowned for the stellar quality, grand size and superior materials utilized in the creation of their clocks. Of the many cathedrals they produced, the Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock has earned a prominent status in today's market, being highly sought-after and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Skeleton clocks stand out as exceptional and captivating timepieces, meticulously crafted to reveal the inner workings of the mechanism in all their glory. Originating as early as the mid-16th Century as drum clocks, these intricately designed clocks are a testament to the finest craftsmanship of their time. The French played a significant role in popularizing skeleton clocks around 1750, introducing remarkable spring-driven antique mantle clocks...
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    Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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    Silver, Steel

  • 19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons
    By Honoré Pons
    Located in London, GB
    This mantel clock is a truly beautiful piece of design, crafted by the leading early 19th century French clock-maker, Pierre-César Honoré Pons. Honoré Pons...
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    Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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