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Technique: Gilt
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 French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass

Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional Napoleon III period mantel clock set, dating to the late 19th century, exudes elegance and sophistication. The set includes a pendulum clock and two matching cassole...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 19th-century French mantel clock is a refined example of Neoclassical design. Crafted from white marble with exquisite gilt bronze accents, it features intricate details...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gold French Empire Gilded Bronze Table Clock, Antique Pendule
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Pa...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This magnificent 19th-century French garniture set epitomizes the opulence and craftsmanship of the Napoleon III era, crafted in the distinguished style of Sèvres porcelain. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabras, this ensemble exudes timeless elegance and artistry. The clock showcases a lavish gilt brass case adorned with hand-painted porcelain plaques in a striking celestial blue, reminiscent of the iconic Sèvres designs. These plaques feature romantic cherubic scenes, musical motifs, and floral garlands, masterfully executed with exceptional detail. The porcelain clock face, framed by ornate gilding, is delicately painted with floral garlands and Roman numerals, signed “Marseille,” attesting to its French origin and superior craftsmanship. The accompanying candelabras mirror...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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

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Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A very fine Louis XVI style figural mantel clock with matching flanking candelabra. The clock is bronze casted and has an ormolu f...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
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 French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th century French ormolu and marble figural mantel clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century ormolu and marble figural mantel clock circa 1870. Parisian made mantel clock with 'foy a paris' marked on the white enamel clock face...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris
By devaulx
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and wonderful antique clock from the early 1800s. Marked: S. Devaulx, Paris. Having an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock like this gracing your mantel piece or sid...
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

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 French Empire Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Brass

G. Denière, "Pendule à cage", France, circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Large and rare Louis XVI style cage clock in chiseled and gilded bronze, rectangular in shape, highlighted with friezes of water leaves and pearls, with glass panels decorated with t...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clock & Urn Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent turn of the late 19th / early 20th century French three piece mantel set, retailed by the renowned Bailey Banks and Biddle, with movement by Samuel Marti of Paris. The stunning antique...
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Early 20th Century Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Dore Bronze Mounted / Champleve Garniture Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French three piece dore bronze mounted and champleve Garniture set with gilt gold design details. Each piece is in great condition with wear approp...
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1890s French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Fine Antique 19th Century French Rococo Gilded 8 Day Clock Sevres Porcelain 1830
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French eight day mantle clock, gilded and fitted with Sevres porcelain plaques, circa 1830. An early French silk suspension clock, with an eight day time and strike movement, gently sounding the hours and half hour on a bell. The clock is housed in an extravagant gilded gesso Rococo style case and standing on an integral plinth. The clock with a silvered dial having a cuff of engine turned decoration around the center and black Roman numerals to the outside of the dial and the retailer's name "Carl Muller in Berlin" to the center. The base of the clock is fitted with a round hand-painted floral 'Sevres' porcelain plaque, the clock plinth is fitted with a rectangular 'Sevres' plaque, hand-painted with a pastoral scene with a young courting couple and grazing sheep & goats. The clock has just been professionally overhauled and cleaned, it runs and keeps good time, the gilded case and silvered dial and porcelain plaques are in remarkable condition, a very fine clock...
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1830s French Rococo Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Gold Leaf

Glass Dome Bronze / Wood Base Porcelain Face Mantel Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite fusion of artistry and function embodied in the Glass Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable ...
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1880s American Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XIV Clock & Candelabra In Gilt Bronze Signed Emile Colin & Cie Paris
By Colin, Paris
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb set in very finely chiseled gilded bronze composed of a clock and two candelabras. Set very richly decorated with motifs inspired by Louis XIV and the Regency, signed on the ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilded Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze and white marble mantel clock. The circular case is decorated with a floral elements and surmounted by the figures of Venus...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Belle Epoque Belgian Empire style Gilt Metal Three-Piece candelabras and Clock Garniture set with Asian inspiration. They measures 11" in width,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Gilt Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century The clock representing a putto on ...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Large Antique French Rococo Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French Rococo clock by A. D. Mougin. Boldly modelled balloon shape, profusely decorated with scrolls, acanthus and floral swags. To the top is a large ela...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

A French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock by Denière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock In the form of a fluted column, the circular enamel dial with Arabic chapters and pierced lyre and fleur-de-lys shaped giltmetal ...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Gothic Revival Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) gilt mantle clock with silver plate decoration and supported by 2 gnome figures with a pediment having a fi...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mantel Clock with Apollo, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large fire-gilded bronze pendulum clock on lion's paws with a rectangular pedestal featuring lyre and torch motifs. Above it rises the full-figure depiction of the god Apollo with a ...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A superb late-19th century porcelain mantel clock, titled “La Manche”, created by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company in collaboration with Royal Bonn of Germany—famed for their exqu...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Important Gilt Bronze Clockset by Raingo Frères
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century fine gilt-bronze clocks garniture by Joseph Raingo is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. The set features a central clock adorned with intricate f...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

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 Belle Époque Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI by the renown maker Japy Frères. Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with ac...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Large Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant antique clock garniture set, crafted from striking pink-veined marble and adorned with ornate gilded bronze details. This exquisite...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock French, c. 1810 Height 48cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm A superb example of early 19th-century French decorative arts, thi...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock. The finely chased ormolu body, with its original two-tone mercury gilt, centered with a circular enameled porcelain clock face with Roman and Arabic numeral dials and inscribed 'A. Thomas - Fabt de Bronze - 56, Rue de Turenne - Paris', surmounted with a pair of playful seated cherubs amidst clouds and wreaths, the case crowned with a figure of a Gallic Rooster (Coq Gaulois...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze & Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
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...
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Late 19th Century French Edwardian Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Crouille Filo
Located in Dallas, TX
Three piece French gilt bronze clock set, the clock mounted with a foilated urn, white enamel dialed inscribed Crouille Filo, Ameins, ornately cast foliate body resting on rocaille p...
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19th Century Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century This Empire period clock (circa 1800-1810) is composed of a marble terrace topped by two flat columns decor...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning and large original antique French gilded bronze clock. It is of the most beautiful Rococo style, waisted case decorated with 'C' scrolls, acanthus leaves and floral swags....
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Height 121cm, width 64cm, depth 28cm Expertly produced in France during the final de...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Empire Clock, Miniature Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage", circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
Miniature Empire Bronze Clock - Matelot Paris fire-gilded and patinated bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 18 x 14 x 9 cm Description: Very rare miniature of the famous Pendule Matelot "Au Bon Sauvage". The depiction deals with an important topic of the time, trade with the colonies. The rectangular base stands on pressed ball feet. Attached to the front, we see two cornucopias filled with exotic fruits and held by a bow. A young sailor, dressed in a raffia skirt and feather jewellery...
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1810s French Empire Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze clock with mythological decor, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in marble and gilt bronze with a mythological theme...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Marble and Onyx Set by Lemoine Bonnet & Pottier
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning three piece French Art Deco Mantel Clock and garniture set with a fine French movement by and stamped Bennet & Pottier made in Paris, France. Finished on all sides, the st...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Three-Piece Bronze Dore Garniture Clock Set
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant three-piece bronze doré garniture set Finely chased bronze with original gilding Fine detail work.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Glass Dome Bronze / Wood Base Porcelain Face Mantel Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite fusion of artistry and function embodied in the Glass Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Bronze Dore Mantle Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Louis XVI gilded bronze watch. Enamelled dial with hollow hands White marble pedestal richly decorated with gilded bronze, and in the center a bas-relief with an ibex / goat symbol o...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
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 Belle Époque Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing and rare 19th century French gilt bronze clock surmounted by two finely crafted cherubs riding a chariot drawn by a pair of wonderfully detailed goats. Clock is in working condition. The blue clock...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful, classically designed antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Frères. It features oval panels to the sides showing Fortun...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm (45 ...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Sèvres-Style Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French Sèvres-style ormolu mounted porcelain mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 50cm, diameter 21cm This superb 19th century porcelain clock...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

A very fine 19th century French gilt bronze clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze mantle clock . Signed by the clockmaker
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

"Geniuses of the Arts" Gilded Bronze and Marble Clock Set by G. Fabre, c. 1900
By G. Fabre, Samuel Marti
Located in PARIS, FR
Dial signed G. Fabre, 4 rue des Filles du Calvaire, Paris Clockwork signed Samuel Marti – Médaille d’Or 1900 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and statuary Carrare marble clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair candelabra...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
Located in London, GB
Grand ormolu and marble clock set by Raingo Frères and Salmson French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 69cm, width 81cm, depth 23cm Candelabra: Height 80cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm This elegant clock set was created by Raingo Frères and Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823–1902). Raingo Frères, founded in 1832, was famous for its astronomical clocks, one of which is now in the Windsor Castle collection. The set is complemented by bronzes from the renowned sculptor Salmson, a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon. The garniture includes a central mantel clock and two matching eight-light candelabra, all expertly crafted from ormolu and white marble. The clock features a central column topped with a finely detailed sculptural group of bacchantes holding grapevine garlands, with cherubs draping them over large vases. The white enamel dial is framed by an acanthus ormolu mount and rests on a base with twin ormolu lion feet. The candelabra mirrors...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Three-Piece Clock Garniture Set, Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent midcentury French three-piece gilt bronze Ormolu garniture set. The set consists of a clock and two Six-light candelabrum in the Louis XV style with floral and Grape ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Monumental 19th Century French Three-Piece Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality monumental gilt bronze three-piece clock garniture. Comprising a fine quality large gilt bronze eight-arm figural rococo candelabra a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Important French Japy Frères Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A very important French gilt bronze and Rouge marble figural mantel clock by Japy Frères Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930) Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 30 3/4 i...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality empire ormolu-mounted patinated bronze and rouge royale marble mantel clock. The patinated bronze figures depicting cupid and psyche. Attributed to Pierre-Victor Ledure...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Leila and the Giaour Gilded Bronze Clock, France, Circa 1830
Located in PARIS, FR
Dial signed Polti Frères Measures: With base or glass: Height 61 cm (24 in.), width 51,5 cm (20.3 in.), depth 23.5 cm (9,2 in.) Without base: Height 52 cm (20,5 in.), width 42 cm (16.5 in.), depth 12.5 cm (4.9 in.) Important philhellenic clock in burnished and amati gilded bronze, finely chiseled, representing on the terrace a couple elegantly dressed in "the turkish style", and richly decorated with foliage, scrolls and flowers. The feet, decorated with water leaves, rest on an oval wooden base covered with a globe. The theme of the clock comes from The Giaour, a fragment of a Turkish Tale, an English poem by Lord Byron published in may 1813 which tells the thwarted love of a Venetian, the Giaour – term by which the Turks designate infidels and especially Christians – and of Leila, a slave belonging to Hassan’s seraglio, military leader of a Turkish province. The betrayal of Leila discovered, she will be thrown into the sea and her lover will avenge her by killing Hassan, then taking refuge in a monastery. Symbol of prestige and modernity, the decorative clocks are a reflection of the taste of the era of a wealthy bourgeoisie and may be the subject of diplomatic gifts or between individuals. Beyond the purely decorative aspect of such objects, watchmaking in the 19th century is part of a subtle mix of political, historical and literary references. This philhellenic movement converning the West finds a particular echo in France, one of the countries with the United Kingdom and Russia having suported the Greeks during their war of independance (1821-1830) to free oneself from the grip of the Ottoman Empire. Many clocks...
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1830s French Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock Origin: French Date: circa 19th century Size: 26-1/2 in x 19 in x 10-1/4 in.  
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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