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Place of Origin: French
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional French bronze ormolu mounted turquoise jeweled Sèvres Porcelain clock set by Raingo Fres, Paris, circa 1880. Comprising of a clock in vase form and a pair of five-l...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock

Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock

Located in New York, NY

Fine French 19th century gilt bronze figural Louis XV style clock. The crest showing a pair of Bacchanale subject putti, one reclining on a naturalistic rocky outcropping with a chal...

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19th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock
1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock

1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and dramatic Art Deco clock was realized in France circa 1930. It features a demilune skyscraper style body consisting of two streamlined sides with a raised stepped ti...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century Portico Barley-Twist Marquetry Mantel Clock, French 1880.
Late 19th Century Portico Barley-Twist Marquetry Mantel Clock, French 1880.

Late 19th Century Portico Barley-Twist Marquetry Mantel Clock, French 1880.

By Le Roy

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Portico Barley-Twist Marquetry Mantel Clock, French 1880. This beautiful and highly sought after marquetry detailed portico clock was handcrafted in Fr...

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...

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19th Century Rococo Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

A French Gothic revival three-piece 'Cathedral' clock set circa 1850
A French Gothic revival three-piece 'Cathedral' clock set circa 1850

A French Gothic revival three-piece 'Cathedral' clock set circa 1850

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A rare and highly desirable antique French Gothic Revival three-piece clock garniture in gilt and patinated bronze, circa 1850. The set comprises a cathedral-form mantel clock in fin...

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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques
19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques circa 1890. Fine quality ornate french clock surmounted with a lady in traditional french dress leaning on an architectural...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890. Set of a clock and two pedestals. Mercury pendulum The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...

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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)
19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

By Marti

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A STUNNING Mid 19th Century French Slate & Bronze Mantel Clock by Marti with pair of slate and bronze candelabra’s as garnitures. This ‘large’ mantle clock, was made circ...

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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

very fine quality Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI mantel clock “Pendule à cercles tournants”; France, 18th century
Louis XVI mantel clock “Pendule à cercles tournants”; France, 18th century

Louis XVI mantel clock “Pendule à cercles tournants”; France, 18th century

By Augustin Pajou

Located in MADRID, ES

Louis XVI mantel clock "Pendule à cercles tournants" France, late 18th century / early 19th century Mercury-gilt bronze, Carrara marble, enamel and copper. In working order. Key pr...

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1790s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine quality Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mantel clock. The case is made of gilt brass and bronze ormolu casted ornaments, Roman numerals in white enameled cartouches. On top of t...

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1880s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style “Tournant” Mantel Clock, Napoleon III Period, Paris, 1855
French Louis XV Style “Tournant” Mantel Clock, Napoleon III Period, Paris, 1855

French Louis XV Style “Tournant” Mantel Clock, Napoleon III Period, Paris, 1855

By Eug. Vincent & Cie

Located in MADRID, ES

French Louis XV Style “Tournant” Mantel Clock, Napoleon III Period, Paris, 1855 In gilt bronze (ormolu) and Sèvres enamel. The base is crafted in white Carrara marble, decorated wit...

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1850s Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Reloj de sobremesa dorado al mercurio, doble cara con calendario, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa dorado al mercurio, doble cara con calendario, siglo XIX

Reloj de sobremesa dorado al mercurio, doble cara con calendario, siglo XIX

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in MADRID, ES

Monumental reloj de sobremesa de centro, de dos frentes, francés, época Carlos X - Luís Felipe, en bronce dorado al mercurio, siglo XIX, Circa 1834. La pieza esta compuesta por las ...

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1830s Charles X Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860
19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860

19th Century Table Clock with Calendar, Ebonized Wood, France, circa 1840-1860

Located in Greven, DE

Antique mantel clock with calendar in ebonised wood. France Wood, brass Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x 22 x 17 cm Description: French mantel clock from around 1840-1860. The case is made of ebonised wood with brass thread inlays. On the front we see behind glass the white dial with black roman numerals and gilded bezel. Also gold-plated are the beautiful original arrow-shaped hands. The hands of the two-part calendar are also in the same design. On the left is the day of the week and on the right the day of the month. On the back is a wooden flap that protects the movement from dust. If we open the flap, we see the high-quality French 14...

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Mid-19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Large French Figurative Greek Revival Bronze Clock by Auguste Moreau
Large French Figurative Greek Revival Bronze Clock by Auguste Moreau

Large French Figurative Greek Revival Bronze Clock by Auguste Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in New York, NY

Large antique (late 19th century) French figurative clock from the Greek Revival period depicting the goddess, Selene, after the original sculpture by Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-19...

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Late 19th Century Greek Revival Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock
Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...

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Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930
Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

Located in Lisse, NL

An exceptional and highly expressive Art Deco mantel clock, conceived as a celebration of speed, winter sports, and the modern spirit of the interwar period. Executed in a striking c...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock
19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A stately French Empire mantle clock. In marble with bronze mounts

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19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...

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19th Century Regency Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano
Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional and difficult to find Art Deco Garniture Clock Set depicting a young lady looking down at birds below. Set between lovely Garnitures of cups or vases with tapered shap...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Spelter

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855
French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in New York, NY

This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad entirely in richly figured malachite, selected for its intense emerald coloration and dr...

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Malachite

French Art Deco Green Marble Clock
French Art Deco Green Marble Clock

French Art Deco Green Marble Clock

By Hour Lavigne

Located in Northampton, GB

Just Hour Lavigne Movement From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this French Art Deco Green Marble Clock. The clock finished in solid green and black marble fea...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Süe & Mare French Art Deco Table / Mantle Clock 1920
Süe & Mare French Art Deco Table / Mantle Clock 1920

Süe & Mare French Art Deco Table / Mantle Clock 1920

By Sue et Mare

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table / mantel clock in the taste of Süe & Mare, France, ca.1920. Carved rose garland ornamentation. Exotic wood (palm wood?), rare of this wood. 8 days movement. Two...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Palmwood

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Assembled Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set. The finely chased ormolu clock body, with it...

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Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Belgian Black Slate Mantle Clock with Open Escapement and Malachite Inlay
French Belgian Black Slate Mantle Clock with Open Escapement and Malachite Inlay

French Belgian Black Slate Mantle Clock with Open Escapement and Malachite Inlay

Located in Doylestown, PA

Horlogerie Paris French Belgian black slate visible escapement mantle clock with malachite inlay, circa 1880. An exquisite showpiece with French eight-day movement reflecting the hi...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Slate

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid  Mantel Clock
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid  Mantel Clock

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Very large (40 inch tall) ormolu bronze mantel clock from the Louis XV period with Boulle style inlaid brass and enamel decorations with original pendulum. By the Paris maker, Denis ...

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18th Century Louis XV Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Cathedral Clock
19th Century French Cathedral Clock

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

Located in High Point, NC

19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...

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19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship, likely dating from the late 19th century. The clock features a white enamel dial sign...

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19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass

Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie
Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie

Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie

By Charpentier et Cie

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This large and impressive clock is by the renown French Bronzier Lemerle Charpentier & Cie. It features Classical maidens holding a large urn form case surmounted by Cupid with his ...

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Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930
Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930

Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rather charming and not often found Art Deco French 8 day carriage clock with it's original red leather carry case. The off white enamel dial with Art ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock
Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage Tiffany & Co. French bronze clock dates from the late 19th century (1896). It is elaborately designed in the style of Louis XV & exhibits a m...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French Boulle 8 day mantle clock, Paris, circa 1880. The clock having a cast gilt bronze ormolu finial to the top, modeled as a tazza full of fruit, the case is made o...

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1880s Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock
Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Dayton, OH

Antqiue late 19th Century French Japy Freres gilt brass enameled mantel clock featuring neoclassical styling with polychrome champleve enamel accents, four columns with spire finials, beveled glass sides and trophy vase topper. Stamped with Japy Freres Medaille D'honneur stamp. Eight day striking movement. 9470. Made in France. Japy Freres was founded in 1806 by Frédéric and his sons.. Japy Freres manufactured their clocks and watches in one place on a production line using machines...

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger
Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage elaborately decorated French porcelain mantle clock dates from the 1850's. The delicate porcelain has hand painted colorful sculpted flowers, gleaming gold gilt scrolls ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

By Japy Frères

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930) If you are looking for an attractive antique mantel clock to g...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco French Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal

A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere
A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere

A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Restauration Period Paris Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Jean François Denière, circa 1820 to 1830 A refined and architecturally composed Restauration period m...

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Early 19th Century Restauration Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...

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19th Century Louis XIV Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Reloj de sobremesa francés en mármol y bronce, barómetro y calendario, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa francés en mármol y bronce, barómetro y calendario, siglo XIX

Reloj de sobremesa francés en mármol y bronce, barómetro y calendario, siglo XIX

By Achille Brocot

Located in MADRID, ES

Impresionante y raro reloj francés de sobremesa de gran tamaño, fechado hacia 1870 (siglo XIX), realizado en mármol negro belga con paneles insertados de mármol rojo griotte. En su p...

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Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Crystal, Ormolu, Enamel, Bronze

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s
Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s

Located in New York, NY

A French Empire table clock, first half of the 19th century. Measures: Width 30, depth 11, height 38 cm. Key included. Later added hatch at back. F...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles
Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles

Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th Century French bronze bracket mantel clock with an urn formed final mount. Raised enamel roman numeral dial and lion handles resting on cabriole legs and paw feet. The ela...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.

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1930s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Chrome

19th Century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock
19th Century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock

19th Century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning 19th century French Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Four-Glass Mantel Clock, of exceptional quality, this richly ornamented four-glass mantel clock is housed in a finely ...

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19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Lemerle Charpentier
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Lemerle Charpentier

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Lemerle Charpentier

By Lemerle Charpentier 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Palatial French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mantel clock by Lemerle-Charpentier bronzier. The large rectangular gilt bronze body surmounted with floral scrolls and acanthus and crowned with an urn with wreath decorations. The circular porcelain enameled clock dial...

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Claude Galle, French Empire, Circa 1805
Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Claude Galle, French Empire, Circa 1805

Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Claude Galle, French Empire, Circa 1805

By Claude Galle

Located in Lisbon, PT

This rare early 19th-century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock was created by the renowned Claude Gallé for the 1807 Exhibition. Gallé is considered one of the finest bro...

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19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c
French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

Located in valatie, NY

This handsome bronze mantel clock is from the French Empire period with a standing figure placing his feathered hat on top of the clock. The clock’s enameled face is surrounded by an...

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Early 19th Century Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock "Portefaix", Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule Portefaix Paris Bronze, enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 36 x 28 x 11 cm Description: Beautiful, fire-gilded and patinated bronze pendule from the early 19...

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Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition
1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

By Marti

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco Mantel Clock France Marble, Metal Art Deco around 1930 Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm Description: Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock
Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock

Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock

By Aristide de Ranieri

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Thia antique mantel or table clock was made by the well known Italian born sculptor Archimede de Ranieri, who did much of his work in France and made this in approximately 1900 in th...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau French Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Mantel Clock "Atala and Chactas" Paris Bronze (fire-gilt and patinated), enamel Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 40 x 32 x 11 cm Description: Very rare and extremely high quality French mantel clock, so-called Pendule Au Bon Sauvage. Depicted are scenes from the love story "Atala or the love of two savages in the desert" written by Francois René Vicomte de Chateaubriand in 1801. At the beginning of the 19th century, this was probably the most famous love story in Europe, but today it has been forgotten. The story, set in present-day Louisiana (USA), is roughly rewritten about the forbidden love between Chactas, a young Indian, and Atala, the beautiful daughter of a Spaniard. Chactas is captured in a battle between two Indian tribes, chained to a palm tree and is to be sacrificed. Atala wants to save his life and convert him to Christianity. She unties him from the palm tree at night and they flee together into the wilderness of North America. Their love for each other grows stronger and stronger and they have prospects for a future together. The story takes a tragic turn when Atala, who must remain a virgin due to a vow made by her mother, can no longer withstand the conflict of her feelings and commits suicide. The main group of characters thus shows Chacta's liberation through Atala. Atala is leaning against a pile of logs. The animal fur thrown over the logs and the weapons leaning against the stack on the right give the impression of a night camp. The bronze is of rarely beautiful quality, finely chiselled and makes the scene appear very lively. The contrast of fire-gilded and patinated bronze adds tension to the composition. In the base we see the Entombment as the end of the tragic love story. This bronze work is also very detailed, the interplay of bright and matt gilding makes the flat relief appear much deeper than it is. The depiction of the mantel clock presented here shows that the exotic was only known from stories and that the bronzier had his own ideas about the appearance of this distant world. The Indian, for example, has very European facial features and his skin was not black in reality, of course. The palm tree was also certainly not found in the North American wilderness. The heart of the clock is a French pendulum movement, integrated into the wooden pile, with an eight-day power reserve and a lock plate striking a bell on the half and full hour. The pendulum is suspended on a thread, typical of the period. The classically shaped hands, so-called Breguet hands, are also typical of the time. The enamelled dial has black Roman hour numerals, Arabic quarter hours and bears the signature: Le Roy hr. de Madame A PARIS. Interesting facts: The period from 1795 to about 1815 saw the creation of probably the most spectacular group of bronzes: The "Au bon Sauvage" pendulums - depictions of the "Noble Savage". Today's viewers react to these objects with both fascination and irritation. Enthusiastic on the one hand about the obvious quality of the detailed bronzes and the allure of the exotic, on the other hand distanced and cautious because of the possible discrimination that is suspected behind them. The ambivalence of this feeling motivates the search for the conditions of origin of these pendulums. Europeans found their new ideal of the natural man primarily in fictional and realistic travelogues about the Indians of North America...

Category

Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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By Comptoir General

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

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Category

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