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Place of Origin: European
French Sevres, Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French Sevres style porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a pair of cherubs either side of the clock and central urn, classical ha...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$14,933 / set
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock, signed Simona à Paris, circa 1819. The clock is raised by six elegant topie shaped feet below the exceptional and most decorative scallop shaped white Carrara marble base. The base displays an exceptional stepped design and beautiful pierced baluster like wrap around ormolu gallery with a fine twisted ribbon fillet and central rosette. Leading up each side are impressive columns raised by square supports with exceptional concave sides decorated with fitted pierced foliate ormolu mounts, and rosettes encased by unique posts and chains. The columns are each adorned with lovely swaging ormolu fabrics, tassels, and an exquisite array of beaded and twisted ribbon ormolu fillets leading upwards to the superb ball and chain pendants. Above the beautiful pendulum with two intricately detailed rooster heads and central sun mask is the elegant enameled clock face with Arabic hour and minute markers with pieced hands with the rare inclusion of a second hand framed within an outstanding and finely detailed ormolu band of intertwined ropes. Above is a handsome richly chased Roman soldier wearing a cape and holding a dagger and sheath...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Cupid and Psyche
Located in London, GB
Large neoclassical style gilt bronze mantel clock with cupid and psyche
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 54cm, width 80cm, depth 30cm
This ...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils
By Denier Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian mantel clock and candelabra set by Denière et Fils
French, 19th century
Clock: Height 60cm, width 36cm, depth 19cm
Candela...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock, by Alix À, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock, by Alix à Paris. The clock is raised by six elegant tapered ormolu feet below the white Carrara...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive, good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and bronze clock set. Having a mother and child mounted above the clock, which has an eight day...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$16,290 / set
Shagreen and Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing late 19th century French arched top mantel, carriage clock in green Shagreen, with a gilded ormolu handle to the top, crystal jewels to the bezel, an eight day durati...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French 19th Century gilded ormolu and patinated bronze clock garniture, having a pair of seven branch flower like candelabra, being supported by putti, raised on circular plinth bases with scrolling decoration.
The clock having bronze patinated mother and three children, one sculpting, one painting and the other reading. Mounted on this beautiful gilded ormolu base with flowers, shells and foliage.
The eight day duration clock chimes on the hour and half hour and is signed; Raingo Fres...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$13,575 / set
Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany mantel clock standing on a raised stepped plinth and resting on four brass ball feet with satinwood line inlay.
Enamel dial...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
Rococo style gilt bronze mantel clock with Sèvres style porcelain plaques
French, late 19th Century
Measures: Height 45cm, width 32cm, depth 15cm
This fine mantel clock is a cha...
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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, 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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1830s Louis Philippe Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Allegorical Rococo Revival Clock Depicting a Gilt Water Sprite with Putti
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French gilded bronze clock on a gilded wood base. On the left side of the Rococo-style base which resembles rolling wave...
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Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Belle Époque period gilt bronze and enamel clock set
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 46cm, width 23cm, depth 15cm
Vases: Height 29cm, diameter 11.5cm
Candlestic...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
$38,011 / set
French Louis XV Porcelain Patinated Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Hottot Japy Freres
By Louis Hottot, Japy Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French antique, circa 1850, Sevres style porcelain mounted gilt metal mantel clock by Parisian sculptor and merchant Louis Hottot (1829-1905), with stamped Japy Freres sil...
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Mid-19th Century Louis XV Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Art Nouveau Mahogany French Balloon Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Nouveau mahogany Balloon clock with satinwood inlay and standing on brass ball feet.
Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original hands.
Eig...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock with Lapis Lazuli, White Onyx and Chrome, English
Located in Amityville, NY
Vintage Art deco mantel or desk clock with amazing blue lapis lazuli, white onyx and chrome. This incredible example of Art Deco Modernism, features a central clock face in black wit...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Chrome
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Arch top French mantel clock in a finely decorated Ormolu case with classical scene to the front, standing on a mahogany base with brass banding and resting on brass feet.
Enamel ...
Category
19th Century Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Ormolu French Empire clock, drumhead case with applied frieze decoration to the base, standing on turned and engraved feet.
Superb engine turned dial centre, the gilded dial with Roman numerals, original hands and floral cast bezel surround.
Convex glass to the rear supporting the eight day movement with outside countwheel striking and silk suspension.
The whole surmounted by a gilded winged...
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19th Century Empire Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Rosewood Marquetry Inlaid Eight Day Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century French antique rosewood marquetry inlaid eight day mantel clock with a beautiful shaped marquetry inlaid case with an eight day movement boasting a delightful Ro...
Category
1870s Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock in Rocaille Style
Located in Paris, FR
Small gilt bronze clock in Rocaille style, richly decorated with foliages, shells and foliated scrolls. The white enameled dial, with Roman numerals for hours and Arabic for minutes,...
Category
19th Century Rococo Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
German Art Deco Burl Walnut Lenzkirch AUG 2 Million Clock, 1930's
By Lenzkirch
Located in New York, NY
German Art Deco Lenzkirch A U G 2 Million burl walnut clock, 1930's
Stylish Deco blonde burl walnut clock with large round Roman numeral clock fac...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI gilt bronze and malachite clock
French, late 18th Century
Measures: Height 56cm, width 35cm, depth 12cm
Crafted from gilt bronze and a later malac...
Category
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock
By J. Pradier
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock With A Patinated Bronze Figure of 'Phryné' by James Pradier. France, Circa 1860.
Surmounted by a finely cast pa...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Goliath Four Glass Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
This exceptionally rare table regulator of oversized proportions is deceptive in scale, from the movement and escapement to the pendulum every aspect o...
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Ormolu
$7,398
Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble & Dore Bronze Portico Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French portico clock, with a double marble column mount and adorned with gilded bronze chains. The pendulum takes the form of ...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 53cm, width 28cm, depth 23cm
This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in the idios...
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable anywhere in the home, especially a table, mantelpiece or desk.
Made with gilt brass and lucite, the beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and it almost appears to be floating within the lucite. Owners of these iconic clocks...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality mid-19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu clock. The clock is raised by four tapered fluted legs decorated with acanthus leaves. The scalloped shaped c...
Category
19th Century Louis XIV Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super lyre-shaped mid 19th century skeleton clock by Haynes of Stamford, with the original mahogany base having an engraved makers plaque, wit...
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Mid-19th Century Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
French Ormolu and Birds Eye Maple Boulle Clock
By Comptoir General
Located in Norwich, GB
Outstanding Boulle clock in ‘Birds Eye’ maple with fine ormolu mounts standing on four outswept feet
Gilded dial signed Comptoir General, Paris with individual enamel Roman numerals...
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19th Century Victorian Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Birdseye Maple
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Set
By Raingo Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period marble and ormolu three piece garniture set signed Raingo Frères, Paris. The clock and original matching pair of candelabras are raised by impressive marble bases with the clock raised on reeded block feet at the front and elegant fluted topie shaped feet at each side. At the center is a striking fitted ormolu plaque with lovely scrolled acanthus leaves and Rinceau shaped scrolls flanked by lovely fluted designs with fitted ormolu foliate chandelles. Impressive intricately detailed cornucopias lead up each side with beautiful ripe fruit and blooming flowers tied with a wonderfully executed flowing ribbon. The enameled clock face displays elegant pierced ormolu hands and Roman numeral hour markers and Arabic numeral minute markers centering the signature and framed within the ormolu bezel with a fine laurel band and the original hand blown glass. The graceful arch shaped top displays a superb ormolu reserve of the eternal flame, a quiver, and a bow tied to a berried laurel wreath with a ribbon symbolizing peace, prosperity, and protection. At the center of each candelabra is a remarkable spiral fluted support centered by four elegant curved supports with fine foliate accents and charming swaging chains. Above is the impressive richly chased acorn finial above the two curved fluted arms also adorned with remarkable chains and large acanthus leaves leading to lovely foliate candle cups. All original gilt throughout.
Candelabra dimensions: H: 13" L: 8.5" D: 4.25"
Raingo Fréres, established in 1813 in Paris, specialized in the high precision clock...
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19th Century Belle Époque Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Charles X Gilt Bronze Figural Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles X Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock, circa 1830, the circular silvered dial, with strike on bell movement, surmounted by a reclining Turkish woman seated on a tiger skin and b...
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Early 19th Century Charles X Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style decorated with gilt bronze motifs, of rectangular form the painted floral porcelain white e...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Regency Painted Papier Mache Mantle Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The waisted sides surmounted by a brass urn finial, above a rectangular base raised on bracket feet, decorated with braided border and depictions of floral swags, garland, and hunt t...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Trapeze Clock D013 handmade in cast brass & aluminium
By David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Trapeze Clock Tray was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass.Makes a beautiful Wedding or Company Gift.
Handmade, mounted and...
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2010s Brutalist European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Marble and Fire-Gilt-Bronze Directoire-Era Portico Clock Retour d'Egypte Style
Located in 263-0031, JP
A small, svelte French portico clock from the Directory Era, 1795-99. In the "Retour d’Egypte” style that became quite the hot thing following Napoleon’s - ahem! - incursion into Egy...
Category
Late 18th Century Egyptian Revival Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19thC French Glass & Brass Cased Mantel Clock
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC French Four Glass Brass Cased Mantel Clock - the mercurial pendulum driven movement faced by a Roman dial - A&N Paris - 6"w x 5"d x 10"h
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Late 19th Century Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting Roman Triumph and Power
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A figural gilt bronze French Empire clock, ‘Allegory to Triumph and Power’. A Roman emperor stands to the right of the central rectangular plinth housing the movement; atop the plint...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock in the Louis XVI Taste
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
A mantle clock in the Louis XVI taste by Raingo Freres, Paris
Constructed in gilt bronze, and dressed with Bleu Celeste framed porcelain panels, decorated in polychromes, in the '...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Mantel Clock / Pendulum Clock, Fire-Gilt, Around 1870-1880
Located in Berlin, DE
French mantel clock / pendulum clock, fire-gilt, around 1870-1880
Solid bronze, fire-gilded, french around 1870-1880, original French historicism.
An absolute eye catcher.
Finely chiselled gold-plated bronze in the best quality.
Functional clockwork.
The mantel clock stands on an antique wooden base.
Category
1870s Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock with Glass Dome, circa 1820
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Charles X period ormolu mantel clock. The drum case flanked by a young couple standing under a palm tree with flowers all around, while the lady touched the man's hand.
The...
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1820s Charles X Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large and impressive 19th century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze malachite mantel clock depicting 'Psyche Crowning Cupid.'
Psyche crown...
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19th Century Empire Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
19th Century French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Egyptian Manner
By Leon Pilet
Located in London, GB
A Garniture de Cheminée in The Egyptian Manner
Constructed in Algerian onyx and ormolu, comprising a large clock and two side pieces; rising f...
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Large Louis XV style Rococo ormolu three-piece clock set by Barbedienne
French, late 19th century
Clock: height 58cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm
Candelabra: height 75cm, width 35cm, d...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock, ca.1790
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite mantel clock exemplifies the refined aesthetic and masterful craftsmanship of the French Empire period. Crafted primarily from marble, this clock showcases a harmonio...
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Late 18th Century Regency Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
19th Century Austrian Jewel Encrusted Silver Gilt Clock
Located in London, GB
This jewel-encrusted, silver-gilt antique table clock is an exquisite piece of Viennese craftsmanship. It comprises of a scalloped base, which is raised up on four C-scroll feet, and...
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial.
Gilded dial with individual enamel segmented Roman numerals....
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
French Bronze Figural Clock Depicting Aurora
Located in Norwich, GB
French Bronze figural clock with a finely cast Bronze statue depicting Aurora holding a brass Orb clock with Roman numerals and original moonpoise hands.
...
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1870s Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Clock in Gilt Bronze and Marble "Philibert à Paris" 18th century
Located in Pistoia, IT
Exceptional late 18th-century Louis XVI period mantel clock, modeled by court bronze worker Brécourt in collaboration with Parisian watchmaker Antoine-Marie Philibert.
The first mo...
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Edwardian Vintage European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
In its unusual and beautiful design, this sumptuous mantel clock effortlessly transcends the boundaries between sculpture, clockmaking and objet de vertu...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French blue celeste porcelain and ormolu mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French blue celeste porcelain and ormolu mantel clock. Very good condition with original ormolu and no damage to the porcelain panels, some of which have neo-classical influence. Two...
Category
1870s Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century White Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning French mantel clock is a superb example of neoclassical design, showcasing the refinement and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Crafted from luxurious white marble, th...
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19th Century Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco mantel clock
Art Deco mantel clock standing on a black, green and cream marble base featuring a maiden training a dove.
Chrome bezel with convex glass opening to...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
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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19th Century Louis XV Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Clock set 3 pieces marble and bronze with cherub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent clock set three pieces executed by Prosper Roufoel working 26 place Vendome a Paris, one of the most pretigious place in paris where is the great jewwelers and the ritz ...
Category
1880s Louis XVI Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$27,000 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Byzantine Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Garniture by Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Byzantine style gilt bronze and champlevé enamel clock garniture by Raingo Frères
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 55cm, width 34cm, depth 25cm
Candelabra: Height 67cm, width 31cm, depth 28cm
The present clock set is by Raingo Frères, one of nineteenth-century France’s leading producers of luxury clocks...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Sevres Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Sevres porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a very impressive pair of five branch candelabra each...
Category
1890s Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$74,665 / set
French Empire Ormulu Bronze Mantel Clock, Lepaute, Thomire, Paris, circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Ormulu pendule with depiction of friendship and love
Paris (Lepaute, Thomire)
fire-gilt bronze
Empire around 1815
Dimensions: H x W x D: 44 x 36 x 13 cm
French pendulum movement with eight days duration. Thread suspension and lock disc striking movement with strike on bell on the half and full hour.
White enamel dial with Roman hour numerals and Breguet hands.
Signature: LePaute & Fils / Hrl. du Roi (Pierre-Basile Lepaute (1750 - 1843) with his son Pierre-Michel Lepaute (1785-1849); from 1811 in joint workshop).
Description:
The extremely high quality pendulum shown here takes up a profound theme: Friendship, which combines with love and can thereby outlast time and death. As it is typical for the epoch of classicism, personifications and symbols are taken from the fund of ancient mythology and art and then developed further.
The main figure is a young woman in an antique, girded garment, standing barefoot and with crossed legs next to an altar, on which she is leaning with her left elbow. She gracefully bows her head towards a tempestuously approaching Cupid, grasps his right hand with her left and draws him to her bosom, the seat of the heart. The delicate ambivalence of flying towards and being held culminates in the trustingly intimate look that the two cast at each other.
The young woman personifies friendship, the winged Cupid love. As a sign of their intimate connection, two burning hearts appear on the altar next to the two, framed by the puffed scarf, which are closely bound together by a chain of flowers.
Next to them, on the altar slab, one can see an erected book with the title "Amitie" (French: amitie, friendship). Supporting the book is a pomegranate held by a ring of pomegranate flowers. The bursting seeds spill out of the cracked skin. Since ancient times, the pomegranate and its blossoms have been dedicated to the goddess Persephone, symbolizing the underworld and death, but also life and fertility. The myrtle interwoven in the pomegranate flower wreath of "friendship" also has a far-reaching symbolic power: the plant was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, stands for virginity, and was and is therefore obligatory in the bridal wreath...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale late French Empire mantel (fireplace) clock depicting cupid and Eurydice. The rectangular patinated bronze base sits on four lions paw feet ...
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1820s Restauration Antique European Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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