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Style: Belle Époque
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XVI Style gilt and patinated bronze and white marble figural mantel clock with a figure of a drummer cherub. The brown patina cupid, seated on gilt-bronze clouds ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French, Gilt and Brass Eiffel Tower Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A magnificent French antique clock in the style of The Eiffel Tower. It was produced in the late 19th Century as a souvenir to celebrate the build...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870
Located in Portland, OR
An outstanding quality antique gilded bronze & Sevres porcelain French 3 piece, 8 day clock garniture with candelabra, by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris, circa 1870.
The clock with an 'egg' shaped urn made of cobalt blue Sevres porcelain with a hand-painted panel with a neo-classical beauty and a cupid, the rear is painted with gilt birds & floral decoration. The urn with gilt bronze handles to the sides held in the mouths of lion's masks, the clock below also with sumptuously decorated with gilded cobalt porcelain panels, the clock dial with black Roman numerals & is finely painted with two horses and a chariot with a putti falling out of the chariot. The clock has two winding arbors one for the 8 day time wind the other for a chime, the clock chimes the hours on a soft delicate sounding bell, the clock is in full working order and was recently professionally cleaned.
The clock is complemented with a pair of gilt bronze & cobalt blue Sevres porcelain four branch vasiform candelabras, decorated with oval panels to the front with putti & Neoclassical maidens, the back panels finely painted with birds, each candelabra is in two sections and raised on gilt bronze bases with corbel brackets & acanthus leaf feet.
The bronze casting is very likely by the Barbedienne Foundry in Paris, as the quality is outstanding, the clock is stamped "BD" for Achille Brocot (1817-1878) and Jean-Baptiste Delettrez (1816-1887), they were two of the most important French clock makers of the mid to late 19th century, please see some biography below.
The clock is mechanically & cosmetically in excellent condition, and was recently overhauled by a clock-smith, the porcelain & ormolu are also in excellent condition, one of the very best investment quality gilt-bronze & Sevres porcelain clock garnitures by the top French makers of the period, circa 1870.
This garniture will be professionally crated for shipping.
Delettrez and Achille Brocot, son of the respected clockmaker Louis-Gabriel Brocot, established the clockmaking company "Brocot et Delettrez" in Paris on 20 October 1851, with premises at 62 Rue Charlot Paris. Jean-Baptiste Delettrez worked alongside Achille Brocot for several years and their clock movements are considered to be the most effective made during the late 19th century. Their specialty was a range of clocks based on the innovations of Brocot père and his other son Antoine, but generally of Achille's greatly advanced original design, some having a unique single-arm double-wheel escapement, some having a temperature-compensated pendulum, some having two dials, one of which showed the time and the other which showed a calendar and often other information such as phases of the moon, times of sunrise & sunset in Paris, etc. The firm was awarded a 1st class prize at the Paris World Exposition of 1857 for a commercial clock...
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1870s French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century gilt bronze and turquoise Sèvres porcelain 'Jeweled' three-piece clock set
The clock surmounted by a covered urn, the c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set
By Ferdinand Gervais
The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted White Marble Mantle Clock by Charpentier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic quality late 19th century gilt bronze mounted white marble mantle clock.
By Charpentier & Compagnie.
An urn with laurel leaves above a tied bow, the sides with swags of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parcel-Gilt and Biscuit Porcelain Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautifully design late 19th century gilt bronze mounted parcel-gilt and biscuit porcelain mantel (fireplace) clock
The front carved with Apollo riding his chariot. The bottom wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Belle Époque Sculptural Three-Piece Clock Set after Auguste Moreau
Located in London, GB
Antique Belle époque sculptural three-piece clock set after Auguste Moreau
French, early 20th century
Measures: Clock height 81cm, width 40cm...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Enamel, Spelter
French Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood Mantle Clock, 1820
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully made, French, inlaid rosewood mantel clock from 1820, with 8 day striking movement and silk-suspended pendulum. Original porcelain dial mounted in brass. The marquetry ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
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Rosewood
Stunning Antique Quality Bronze Marble Clock Garniture w. Bald Eagle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and amazing 19th century mantel clock garniture.
If you are looking for a one of a kind and truly spectacular clock to grace your living space then this work of beauty could ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Champleve Enameled and Jeweled Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
Located in New York, NY
Our lovely champleve enameled bronze and glass mantel clock with movement by Japy Freres of Paris for Theodore B. Starr of New York City dates from the 1900s to 1910s and is distingu...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Gilded Mantle Clock by Levassort of Paris
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century gilt mantle clock by Ch Levassort of Paris. Circa 1880.
The dial marked in Roman numerals, with each hour in an enamel cartou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
Exceptional French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A Garniture de Cheminee by Japy Freres et Cie
Constructed in two color gold ormolu, comprising a richly decorated mantle clock and two candelabra in ...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
By Susse Freres
Located in Austin, TX
This rare French set features a bronze clock with statue and two matching candelabras. The bases are a luxurious creamy white marble in a Doric column mo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu clock signed by Raingo Frères. The clock is raised by lovely mottled feet with a floral desig...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
A fine quality urn with flowing flowers and foliage sits above the clock face surrounded by h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel of porcelain imitating champlevé enamel with geometric design on turquoise ground...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
The clock face is flanked by one child playing the french horn,the other playing with finger cymbals, all raised on an elabor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by H. Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the clock with central circular dial signed 'PICARD / A GENEVE', surrounded by three ormolu cherubs and two porcelain pl...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière
Located in London, GB
This clock set contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra. The central mantel clock is formed of a rectangular gilt bronze mounted grey marble base. Raised on four gilt bronze ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Large three-piece porcelain, champlevé enamel, and ormolu mounted clock set
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: height 46cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm
Vases: height 38cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm
This exceptional antique clock set consists of a central clock flanked by a pair of small vases...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Very fine and rare green onyx, porcelain, cloisonné enamel and ormolu mantel clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height 64cm, diameter 23cm
This beautiful piece is an exceptionally unusual and equally beautiful mantel clock, crafted from a variety of materials, used to showcase an array of superb decorative arts and techniques. Made in France in the late nineteenth century it is formed of green onyx, porcelain (the vase on top), cloisonné enamel and ormolu.
The dials are set upon three columns of ormolu, mounted on green onyx, and framed with enamel in red, white, and blue, floral motifs. The dials are adorned with lettering in both French and Spanish, and measure time, temperature, and pressure. An elegant decorative vase mounts the clock, crafted from porcelain, and similarly decorated with enamel elements. Rare in design and even rare in terms of pure quality, it forms a unique antique timepiece...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique French eclectic style enamel and gilt bronze clock set
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 41cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm
Candelabra: Height 36cm, width 17cm, depth 17cm
This gilt bronze and enamel garniture contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra, all designed in the charming Belle Époque manner. The mantel clock, supported by a flat gilt bronze base, is constituted of a central plinth surmounted by a cylindrical clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Outstanding Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by Dagrin and Philippe
Located in Long Island City, NY
An outstanding late 19th century gilt bronze mantel (fireplace) clock by Dagrin and Philippe
By Dagrin and Philippe
A large gilt bronze, beautifully dressed sculpture...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze mantle clock
A large gilt bronze, beautiful woman sitting upon a griffin bergere chair, leaning on pillows an...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Enamel and Silver-Gilt Clock by Ludwig Politzer
Located in London, GB
This magnificent silver-gilt and enamel lamp-form clock was produced in Vienna in circa 1870. The clock sits on a lozenge-shaped base, which is enamelled with panels depicting reclin...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Enamel
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Garniture Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu, white Carrara marble, Lapis Lazuli, and Baccarat crystal garniture set retailed by...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Ormolu
Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as an ormolu sleigh, which is set upon a rectangular block of green onyx which is further set upon an ormolu base with four acanthus leaf f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
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Onyx, Ormolu
French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant
Located in Montreal, QC
This set is a particularly fine example of this sort mantle ornament; The clock, surmounted by a Cupid with bow and arrow, is flanked by a pair of Campa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century ormolu and white marble mantel clock by Linke
French, Late 19th Century
Height 56cm, width 39cm, depth 25cm
This impressive mantel clock commands attention with i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Berlin, DE
A 19th century Louis XVI style clock garniture, a so called 'Garniture de Chemineé'. The mantle clock with two matching vases const...
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1880s French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris
By Balthazar Lieutaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Three Piece Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris
The excellent quality clock case in white marble with figures of Venus and Cupid embracin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Figurative Mantel Clock by Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Antique patinated bronze and ormolu figurative mantel clock by Dasson
French, 1888
Measures: Height 30cm, width 30cm, depth 13cm
This fine mantel clock is by the celebrated make...
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1880s French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu clock. The clock is raised by elegant block feet with fine fluted and les oves designs. Impressive mirrored ...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and high quality French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble clock, signed Falconet. This stunning miniature tim...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine garniture is of the spirit and period of the Belle Epoque It is certainly Belle, the barrel movement is supported by an extremely elegant acanthus and leaf-form frame, and ...
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1890s French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu Marble Clock, Signed Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and Griotte de Campan Rouge marble clock, signed ...
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19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set by Victor Pierret
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine mid-19th century gilt and patinated bronze three-piece clock set
By Victor Pierret
The figural clock of a woman and a bird seated next to a basket of roses above a gilded base designed with flowers. The candelabra with cherubs holding six lights and sitting on a gilt sea shell base...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Set
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 French Antique Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Belle Époque mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Belle Époque mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ormolu and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Belle Époque mantel clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mantel clocks, popular names associated with this style include Raingo Frères, A.D. Mougin, Charpentier et Cie, and Etienne Maxant. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mantel clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $784 and tops out at $55,746 while the average work can sell for $14,246.