Marble Mantel Clocks

Dimensions - H: 16 in W: 7 1/2 in D: 4 1/4 in This exceptional 19th-century French Empire-style bronze ormolu clock, crafted by the renowned Parisian clockmaker Etienne Maxant and r...

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti. Samuel Marti et Cie clocks can be found on display at the Metropolit...

This exquisite three-piece French bronze and marble clock garniture by Lemerle-Charpentierwith a movement by Samuel Marti and is a superb example of late 19th-century Parisian decorative arts, combining fine sculpture, architectural marble, and precision horology into a unified and highly ornamental ensemble. Comprising a central mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of figural candelabra, the set was designed as a complete decorative statement for a grand salon, mantelpiece, or formal interior. The central clock is mounted in luminous white marble, richly accented with finely chased gilt bronze mounts. Atop the case stands a beautifully modeled putto figure in dark patinated bronze, animated and expressive, holding a torch aloft—an allegorical symbol of enlightenment, time, and knowledge. The contrast between the dark bronze figure, warm gilded details, and cool marble ground creates depth and visual drama. The circular enamel dial with Roman numerals is elegantly framed, underscoring the refined balance between function and ornament. Flanking the clock are a matching pair of bronze figural candelabra, each centered by a sculptural putto standing on a marble base. The figures support scrolling, gilt bronze candle arms terminating in classical bobeches, creating graceful upward movement and symmetry. The sculptural modeling of the figures—soft anatomy, expressive faces, and dynamic poses—demonstrates the high artistic standards expected of Parisian luxury objects during this period. Lemerle-Charpentier: Parisian Masters of Decorative Clocks The set bears the name of Lemerle-Charpentier, a respected Parisian firm active in the second half of the 19th century. Lemerle-Charpentier was renowned not only as a clockmaker, but as a collaborator with elite bronze casters, sculptors, and marble workshops, producing clocks and garnitures that rivaled the finest decorative arts of the era. Their pieces were often signed on the dial or movement, signaling quality, reliability, and fashionable taste. The firm specialized in luxurious mantel clocks, figural garnitures, and exhibition-quality pieces, many of which were exported internationally to decorate aristocratic homes and refined interiors. Lemerle-Charpentier clocks frequently feature award-winning movements paired with elaborate bronze sculpture, making them especially desirable to collectors today. Decorative and Collectible Significance Three-piece clock sets of this caliber were designed to convey status, refinement, and artistic literacy. Today, original Lemerle-Charpentier garnitures are prized for their sculptural quality, historical integrity, and decorative impact. Elegant, cohesive, and richly detailed, this Lemerle-Charpentier bronze and marble clock set is a timeless centerpiece—equally compelling as a functional timepiece and as a work of French sculptural art.Samuel Marti et Cie was one of the most important and respected French clock movement...

This exquisite French mantel clock is a testament to 19th-century artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted from white marble and adorned with a gilded bronze sculpture, the clock features...

The clock with laurel wreath and torch finial over a clock set in a rectangular case, bronze feet. Together with a pair of two light candelabra.

Elegant antique clock garniture set, crafted from striking pink-veined marble and adorned with ornate gilded bronze details. This exquisite...

Incredible investment quality antique French gilded bronze Empire eight day clock, "Allegory of Poetry" Claude François Rabiat circa 1810, in excellent condition. The clock depicts a handsome tall winged angel holding a stylus and leaning on a column with two volumes on philosophy. The column with four portrait plaques including "Caesar" and the writer/philosopher "Xenophon", there are two further portrait plaques to the side of the column, the clock is raised on a malachite marble plinth with gilt bronze bun feet. The clock having an eight day time and strike mechanism, striking the hours on a mellow sounding bell, the white potrcelain dial with black Roman numerals and signed "a' Paris". The clock works perfectly and has recently been professionally overhauled and cleaned by a clocksmith, the clock keeps very good time, the original key and pendulum is present. This clock was purchased in the late 1990s for $26,000. Remarkable condition, this very beautiful antique clock...

Louis XVI-style clock in marble and gilt bronze. Refined details include a delicate dial, decorative birds, and floral ornaments. Perfect for a classic interior or a collection. Acce...

Antique French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, s...

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian mantle clock, having outstanding quality gilded mounts of classical figures of a lady, cherub ...

Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Slate and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock. Meticulously crafted, this timepiece is a ...

Attractive antique Victorian marble mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian marble mantle clock with pretty brown and pink fleck inlay decoration and gilded scrolls surround...

Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze and White Marble Three Piece Clock Set, late 19th century, comprising a globe clock, with strike on bell timepiece movement, supported by th...

Napoleon III French gilded bronze mantel clock with putti cherub on the top of the clock late 19th century circa 1890. Set of a clock and two amphora...

Malachite inlaid black marble plinth-form mantel clock French, circa 1876 Measures: Height 24cm, width 39cm, depth 16cm This rather unusual bu...

Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite French Marble and Bronze Figural Mantel Clock. A true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, this clock...

Stunning three-piece mantel clock set in Siena marble and bronze, French Empire period. The main piece at center features a cast bronze hound sitting uneasily upon the plinth. Roman ...

An outstanding Antique French Napoleon III three piece bronze and marble clock garniture set, c. 1880, with a bronze surmount of a putto playing a bagpipe, over a drum clock...

French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock, circular white enamel dial with open escapement, lacking mercury-compensated pendulum. 18" H x 15" W x 6.25" D.

An iconic Art Deco clock by the renowned artist of Art Deco period, Michel Decoux. This exceptional piece boasts a highly decorative clock case, expertly crafted from rich marble and...

Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Mesnil movement, Paris, France, circa 1815. In perfect working order. Table clock with a Rouge Griotte...

A highly refined and elegant late Georgian mantel clock by the celebrated London maker Thomas Weeks (1743–1834), signed on the enamel dial “Semaine à Londres”. This sophisticated bil...

French 19th century Bronze with marble base mantel clock, pendule A 19th century French mantel clock with bronze putti on a brown, red, whi...

Quality antique Victorian marble mantle clock having black Roman numerals on a cream chapter ring, with a pavilion shaped case with six reeded ...

This listing features a French Empire style mantel clock along with two matching urns. Also known as Neoclassical style, French empire style was a widespread and influential movement...

The clock features a winged cupid standing on his chariot drawn by two doves and supported on clouds; cupid holds the reins to two doves which appear to be guiding the chariot. The open 'wheel' of the chariot contains the outer enamel clock dial...

French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century. Louis XVI gilded bronze clock with enamelled dial with hollow hands White marble pedestal richly decorated wi...

A fine model of Chronos carrying off time. The superbly modelled and cast figure of Chronos with scythe in one hand and carrying the clock under his arm. Set on a fine marble base wi...

This clock is special because it was created by the famous Parisian clock maker Charles Leroy in the louis XV style. It has very finely cast bronze angels and kissing Doves that are ...

Lovely Clock set by Oudin Marseille Globe supported by three putti C1880s

Immerse yourself in the opulence of the 19th century with this exceptional French Bronze and Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this clock stands as a testament to an era where beauty, design, and function converged in breathtaking harmony. The distinguished bronze and black marble case...

Pretty antique Victorian marble inlaid mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian mantle clock with a striking black case decorated with gold scrolls & pretty green marble inla...

Very beautiful fireplace clock in marble, patinated and gilded bronze representing the Virgin Mary sitting on a rock holding the infant Jesus in her arms, with at their side st John ...

Wonderful Antique Victorian quality eight day movement marble clock set, having a black marble case with four reeded columns, a dome top, round enamel brass dial with original hands ...

Antique French Louis XVI Carrara Marble & Bronze D'Oré 3 Piece Garniture Clock Set, Circa 1890. Size 8 key. Clock: 17 1/2" H x 8 1/4" W x 6 1/4" D 2 Candlesticks: 14" H x 8" W x 3 3/...

High-style Mid-century era marble modernist mantel clock with unique acrylic accents and new quartz movement. The clock is unique for its mix of classic and modern design elements, m...

Large quality antique Victorian marble mantle clock having a quality ornate marble case with a circular brass dial, original hands with a eight...

Fine Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel clock housed in a fan shaped case with finely figured Rouge, Cream and Black marble ins...

Dimensions: Height: 8 3/4 in Width: 16 1/2 in Depth: 3 1/4 in This vintage Art Deco marble mantle clock is made of the highest quality a...

Louis XVI Style Cupid Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock, late 19th century, the circular enamel painted dial, with strike on bell movement, surmounted by Cupid shooting his arrow, on a...

French Gilt Metal Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular brass dial with open escapement, the movement strike ...

Pendule Clock from the Time of Louis XVI by Piolaine of Paris An exceptionally elegant Pendule clock from the time of Louis XVIII. Signed “Piolaine à Paris,” the work of a renowned...

A beautiful, original and early clock depicting a mare tending her foal. Beautifully and delicately modelled in bronze, full of life and movement with a lovely antique patina. The cl...

A Wonderful French 19th Century Marble & Ormolu Bronze Mounted Cherub / Putti Holding A Lyre Seated Above A Branch With Foliage Large And Extremely Well Executed Clock By Monbro Aine...

Deep Verde marble case with Corinthian columns adorn this fine clock, 19th century. Enamel face with gilt bronze center decorate this clock. Bronze lion sits handsomely above the ca...

Outstanding quality large antique Victorian marble mantle clock. Having an outstanding quality marble and ornate gilded brass case, with an 8 day movement striking the hour & half ho...

A rare Louis XVI style mantel clock after a late 18th century original inspired by the novel ‘Paul and Virginia’ written in 1788 by Bernardin de Sain...

Antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a quality black marble mantle clock with ornate gilded brass mounts, circular ornate brass dial with the original hands...

A very impressive and good quality 19th century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture. The pair of five branch candelabra supported by a pair of classical semi clad females, ...

The French fireplace clock from the 1840s is a stunning testament to the craftsmanship and elegance of the era. Crafted from luxurious marble and adorned with intricate bronze decora...

Late 19th century french Louis XVI ormolu gilt bronze mantel clock by Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie. By: Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie. Materi...

A beautiful 19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu and White Carrara Boudoir Clock with a Pair of Candelabras. This antique French ormolu mounted white marble boudoir clock, is circa...

French white marble ‘Pendule D’Officier’ style mantel clock standing on turned toupie feet with applied ormolu mounts with stepped break arch pediment surmounted by a gilded laurel w...

A Three Piece Marefbay Art Deco Marble and Bronze Clock Garniture, circa 1930 Marks: MAREFBAY 9 x 13-1/4 x 3 inches (22.9 x 33.7 x 7.6 cm) (clock) The circular Arabic numeral clock on a rectangular marble base with bronze sparrows...

Large French marble figural mantle clock. Hippolyte Francois Moreau (1832-1927) famous for bronze statuettes of young women. Son of Jean Baptiste Moreau...

A very impressive 19th century Belgium black marble mantel clock with a clock, barometer and moon phase calendar, having classical scrolling...

This fine clock has much to recommend it. The bronze mounts are gilt ; the green marble is Verde Antico ; the glass panels are bevelled ; the pendulum is gilt and engine-turned. It i...

Russian Black Marble and Malachite Clock Stand, 19th century, gilt metal mounted. 14.5" H x 8.25" W x 3.5" D.

Antique (19th century) French garniture (set) in the Louis XIV including mantel clock and pair of candelabra with four candle holders. Clock 23 1/2 by 10 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches and the...

Exceptional because it is a beautiful case of Carrara marble with black Fluted columns, with bronze dore eagle crest, framed by urns filled with fruit And flowers, white enamel dial ...