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Material: Bronze
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra.
The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired by one of the most important paintings of French Revolution, ‘The Oath of the Horatii...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Located in London, GB
Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...
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19th Century English Empire Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint with floral sprays and garlands. The waisted case with pierced foliate bronze mounts and surmounted by a foliate finial with a bird. On scroll feet, the bracked conformingly mounted and decorated with a scene with dogs. A fine three week going movement, striking half and full hours on a silvered bronze bell. Festeau Le Jeune became master in 1769. Clock case and bracket are stamped by the ebenist ‘A. Gosselin’ (Antoine Gosselin 1731-1794, Paris, master in 1752), as well as the stamp of the Parisian gilt ‘JME’.
In French interior design, Vernis Martin is a type of lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate a wide variety of items from furniture and coaches to such personal articles as fans and snuffboxes. The technique was named after the French brothers Guillaume and Etienne-Simon Martin, who perfected the process, but covers work by other craftsmen as well. Highly praised by Voltaire, it was developed to imitate East Asian lacquerware...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852), whose sculptures can be found in nearly all of Paris's major m...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the ormolu clock with circular dial and roman numbers signed 'F. Barbedienne', decorated with foliate scrolls and shells, surmounted by a putto, the pair of flanking three light candelabra similarly decorated on scrolling feet.
The elegance of this beautiful antique ormolu clock...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
This charming antique French mantel clock is crafted by famous French maker, Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919). The work is rendered in the eleg...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1820-1830.
A large-scale early 19th century bronze and gilt bronze mantel clock, the clocks hunting theme, featuring three different scenes. The bronze Diana...
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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantel, circa 1800
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An Empire gilt bronze clock mantel, circa 1800
The case surmounted by an Alexander the Great bust.
Dial signed: "Rocquet à Paris” France.
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Early 1800s French Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
1800s French Luis XVI Style Tabletop Clock with Angels
Located in Marbella, ES
French tabletop clock with angels in brass and marble, in Luis XVI, 19th century style. Gilded sphere with Roman numbers and enamels in the manner of 'C...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
White Marble Mounted Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking twin light candelabra, the clock with a bronze putto holding the clock and seated upon various ormolu decorations above an ormolu mo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze marble clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals within a lyra-shaped marble case surmounted by pi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Leroy Table Clock
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful table clock with gilt bronze mounts and the dial hand-painted and signed Leroy & Fils.
This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in Italy c...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Mantel Clock by Grant, Black Forest Type Design
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Mantel clock by Grant.
An unusual mantel clock with the heavy bronze case in the form of a log cabin. The clock workings by John Grant, Fleet St...
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1820s British Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock with Cupid in a Chariot
By Marie Prevost
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional gilt bronze mantel clock with its key depicting a winged Cupid in a chariot. The chariot is pulled by two doves that are resting on a platform adorned with water-leaf. Th...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare & fabulous Antique Napoleon lll clock garniture with incredible quality bronze sculptures.
You will rarely see a clock garniture with bronzes of this quality and detail. The bearded thinker/philosopher on top of the marble clock is simply astonishing. His natural poisture, his hair, face and hands, but also his clothes, it is all of a quality and detail that only a master sculptor can achieve. And the patina also is just perfect. The philosopher is marked on the back and it reads 'BE x'.
The two bronze female (classical maiden) sculptures are in fact two stunning candle holders and they too stand on beautifully shaped black marble bases with cartouches. These majestic candle holders are marked on the sides 'L.V.E. ROBERT' (Louis Valentin Elias Robert) and on the back they read 'AD x'.
The black marble clock comes with a circular dial face with gilt Roman numerals and this clock has a well working movement. The movement is stamped 'DENIERE / A PARIS' and '2165'. On the bottom it reads A.Blacher and there also is a cachet with 'MEDAILLE D'OR / Paris / 1827'.
If you like this one of a kind, clock set as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially, since perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days are complimentary.
Maximum clock height x width x depth: 22 x 17 x 8.5 inches.
The large figure candle holders...
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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Antique French Three Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Of porcelain mounted ormolu, the clock's dial marked 'Raingo Fres, Paris', the central clock decorated with a scene of traditional 19th century courtship, the two flanking candelabra...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early and Fine Bronze, Ormolu and Specimen Marble Clock with Cupid
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large, fine and exquisite, early antique French clock depicting cupid holding a sharpened golden arrow. It is of stunning quality and fully serviced and tested by our clockmakers. ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Early 19th Century Mantel Clock 'Apollo Playing the Lyre' Dartois
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Three-week duration, striking half and full hours. The enamel dial signed 'Dartois Fils à Paris'. Dartois was, just like Galle, Ledure, Raviro and Thomire, one of the leading and mos...
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19th Century French First Empire Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux
Located in London, GB
Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux
French, c. 1870
Clock: Height 80cm, width 40cm, depth 33cm
Candelabra: Height 82cm, width 40cm, depth 40cmvarious
This fine three-piece set includes a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra. The pieces are crafted from bronze—both gilt and patinated—and rich griotte marble. The clock features a griotte marble truncated column shaped base, which is adorned with gilt bronze mounts, such as a low relief plaque and beading. The front of the case is inset with a dial within a gilt bronze bezel and beneath glass. Strikingly, the clock case is surmounted by a large and impressive patinated bronze sculptural group after an original by Clodion, which depicts two nymphs carousing with musical instruments and bunches of grapes.
The candelabra are similarly decorated, each with a conforming marble base. The stem of each candelabrum is modelled as two patinated bronze figures holding aloft the candelabrum head, which issues seven gilt bronze branches: six scrolling branches and one central one.
The clock dial is signed 'Jules Graux...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French bronze and ormolu clock garniture, having bronze cherubs mounted either side of the clock and supporting the five branch candelabra.
Retailer; Humbert.
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1860s French Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena
Located in Berlin, DE
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena
A large late 18th century white marble and gilt-bronze mantel clock, th...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Large Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This majestic, neoclassical style clock set – the clock of which measures 1m and the candelabra 1m 11cm in height – will make a bold statement in an interior. With its magnificent pa...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pair Louis XVI Style Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French gilded ormolu and rouge marble candelabra, depicting two putti each supporting a two branch candelabra.
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Charles X French Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Charles X Empire period clock of borne shape in gilt ormolu and patinated bronze.
Fluted ormolu columns with capitals on each side of the dark patinated bronze case with white...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”
Located in HAARLEM, NL
An extremely rare and important splendid Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”, with half hour/hour self strike and musical movement with 9 tunes that activates on the...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Napoleon III Equestrian Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Kastrup, DK
French pendulum fireplace mantel clock in chiseled gilded and patinated bronze. The upper part with rock formation depicting an equestrian statue of Emperor Napoleon I on horseback o...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Wall-Mounted Gilt Bronze Cartel in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wall-mounted gilt bronze cartel in the Louis XV style with its gilt bronze console bracket, 19th century.
Wall clock, gilt bronze wall clock from the 19th century, Napoleon III peri...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Art Deco Cubist design figured Marble and Onyx Clock Garniture set . This is an exceptionally rare example of truly impressive proportions , featuring an exquisitely detailed cold...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bronze Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and stunning original antique French Baroque clock. Designed as a romantic ruin with an arched top with grotesque masks, fretted side panels and sitting on a gadrooned cushio...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Very unusual and important finely chased and gilt French Pendule ’Cercle a tournant’. Louis XVI circa 1780.
This ‘Cercle a tournant’ clock symbolising THE ALTAR OF VENUS .
The revolving dial indicates hours in Arabic numbers alternated with finely cut and assembled paste rosettes.
Mounted in a tuncated column decorated with a ribbon-tied laurel torus, a leaf frieze and a shield whose medallion at one bore engraved initials surmounted by a German Prince’s crown...
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18th Century Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon
By François-Louis Godon
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The enamel dial indicating the hours, minutes and date, bears the signature Godon a Paris. It is set in a footed vase of hard-paste Paris porcelain, with angular handles. Painted wit...
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18th Century French Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
English mahogany bracket clock with Orrery by Newman & Dolland
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The beautiful Regency mahogany brass inlaid case on ball feet and on top the orrery connected to the movement. On the side, two bronze cast lion heads to handle the clock. On the rig...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
"The Peaceful Lion" A French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion
By Francois Vion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Louis XVI style ormolu and patinated bronze pendule au lion
The clock surmounted by a covered urn, mounted on the back of a patinated bronze lion with mane and serpentine ta...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French Rococo cartel wall clock, the movement by Vincenti et Cie and retailed in Paris, circa 1870. Beautifully modelled asymmetric case of 'C' scrolls, profusely...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Located in London, GB
Impressive antique Austrian champlevé enamel, silver-gilt and lapis lazuli clock set
Austrian, Late 19th century
Clock: Height 91cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm
Candelabra: Height 64cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm
Clock case: Height 97cm, width 44cm, depth 41cm
Candelabra case: 67cm, width 27cm, depth 27cm
Crafted in Austria in the late 19th century, this magnificent three-piece clock set was most likely gifted to the Imperial Russian family by the Austro-Hungarian Royal family. Its design is inspired by various cultures and styles, whilst its high quality celebrates some of the best craftsmen of the late 19th century.
Of a tiered pagoda shape, the clock is surmounted by an eagle, its wings spread wide landing atop a vibrant lapis lazuli ball. The eagle is most likely a reference to Turul, a mythological animal which is a symbol of Hungary. This bird of prey is also a popular feature within Turkish traditions.
Within a canopy, supported on four sturdy lapis lazuli pillars two prominent silver-gilt bells are hanging. These are carved with various motifs such as acanthus leaf design and connect to the clock mechanism below. The bells ring informing its users of the time.
All four sides of the piece are inset with a clock, an unusual feature on an object of this type and a testament to its highest quality. The inclusion of clocks on all sides signifies that the antique is aimed to be a centrepiece, admired from all sides. The dial is decorated using the champlevé enamelling technique, whereby ‘parcels’ are carved into the silver gilt and into which enamel is poured. The 12 numbers are coloured in black with a gold outline and are surrounded by a white circular background making them stand out and easy to read. The hour clock dial is cast in the form of a sun, while the minute hand is represented as the moon. The two motifs symbolise one’s bright and gloomy sides of existence.
The four corners around the clocks are mounted with three-dimensional female figures dressed in traditional garments from around the world. For example, one figure is dressed in typical Turkish clothing...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
Early 19th Century Pendule Portefaix, Firegilt Bronze, Empire, Circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Pendule Portefaix
France (Toulouse)
bronze, enamel
Empire around 1810
Dimensions: H x W x D: 36 x 28 x 11 cm
Description:
Beautiful fire-gilded and patinated bronze pendulum from the early 19th century. Depicted is a young man carrying a large cotton package on his back. In his right hand he holds a letter, with his left he is leaning on a bamboo stick. His tobacco pipe is stuck in his hat string, and he carries his water bottle on his belt.
In interesting color contrast is not only the fire gilding to the deep black patinated bronze, but also particularly striking are the white glass eyes.
The ciselleur has managed to make materials tangible through different surface treatments. For example, the skin is discreetly hatched differently from the cotton fabric of the trousers; the bottle, bracelets and pannier are polished in gold. The proportions of the figure are perfectly struck, and the drapery on the trousers emphasizes the dynamic movement.
The heart of the watch is an 8-day movement with date from the Prevost Freres workshop, which is attested in Toulouse from 1809.
The Breguet hands are blued, the pendulum is suspended on a thread, typical of the time. The clock strikes a bell on the half and full hour.
Fun Facts:
The depiction of Le Portefaix is by Parisian bronze caster Jean-André Reiche, who registered his artistic design in Paris in 1808. In addition to the depiction of the cotton picker, there are numerous other pendulums that deal with the theme of colonization. Other themes from the "new world" were also treated artistically - exotic animals and plants - butterflies, birds of paradise, tobacco and spices....
Today's viewers react to the objects with both fascination and irritation. Enthusiastic on the one hand by the obvious quality of the detailed bronzes, on the other hand distanced-cautious because of the possible discrimination that is suspected behind it. 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 mainly in fictional and realistic travelogues about the Indians of North America...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Important Etienne LeNoir Clock 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important ETIENNE LENOIR Clock 18th century
French, 18th century
in chiseled and gilded bronze.
Mythological decoration representing the triumph of Neptune.
Enamel dial with R...
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Firegilt Bronze, Claude Galle, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Pendule, Mantel clock cupid and Psyche
Paris
Fire-gilt bronze
Around 1820
Dimensions: 36 x 27 x15 cm
Description:
Depiction designed ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Marble and gilt bronze clock surmounted by a statuary white marble sculpture
By Pierre Campagne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This clock presents a reduced reproduction in statuary white marble of "Phryne before its judges" of Pierre Campagne placed on a base in peach flower marble and gilded bronze. The painted enamel dial, underlined by a torus of laurel leaves is presented on a peach flower marble base set...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Porcelain Clock Attributed Samson & Cie, France, circa 1880
By Samson & Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming polychrome porcelain, green lacquered metal sheet and chiseled gilt bronze Louis XV style clock attributed to Samson & Cie. A gilt bronze bush, decorated with small porcelain flowers and metal sheet foliage, supports the circular face, with Arabic numbers for hours. Rests on a gilt bronze foliage base decorated with a porcelain family scene composed of two parents playing and embracing their child.
This type of clock first appears during the reign of Louis XV. The importation of exotic goods and the opening of the Turkish Embassy, in Paris in 1721, considerably influenced Louis XV style, with the apparition of exotics characters, scenes and animals ornamenting...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French 1st Empire pendulum clock fire gilded bronze.
Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire.
Depicting Laura de Noves
Laura was the wife of Count Hugues de Sade.
She married in the year 1325 at the age of 15.
Laura had a great influence on the life and work of the Italian Poet Fransesco Petrarca.
He sang about her in his work Il Canzoniere
The fineness of the casting and the original fire gilding and varied chasing show the highest quality.
Like almost all pendulums of this period it isn't signed.
The quality , the bronze work, the composition, the gilding and the chasing allow to consider Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751 - 1843) as maker.
Origin France about 1810 - 1820.
An identical clock was part of the the Louvre collection...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Dupasquier À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
The outstanding mantel clock is in the style of Louis XV – Louis Seize (1774-1792). Royal breath appears in each motif. Almost the entire upper part of the clock is inlaid with ormol...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ormulu and Chased Bronze Rocaille Clock, Raingo & Frères
Located in Paris, FR
Important Rococo style clock in chased and gilt bronze. This Louis XV style clock has a very fine decoration of moving foliage, flowers and shell...
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1870s French Rococo Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning antique French Rococo clock, circa 1880. Beautifully made in finely gilded bronze and mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain. The case is of a waisted design with p...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Table Clock with the Figure of an Emperor, XIXth Century
Located in Milano, IT
Table clock in bronze with dark and gilded patina. Two cherubs seated and intent on writing flank the clock. The enameled metal display with Roman numeral hours is enclosed within a ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique French Rococo Clock by A D Mougin
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large, superb and very decorative original antique French clock dating from circa 1900. It is boldly modelled in the Rococo style in finely gilded bronze. Waisted shaped case, deco...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Mantel Clock by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Milano, IT
The gilded bronze mantel clock has a polylobed base with Scotland decorated with foliage themes and gorges. Four volutes, connected by a central element adorned with frames and a fes...
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19th Century French Other Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Mantelpiece Clock with Kangaroo and Gilded Bronze Spelter
Located in Copenhagen, K
Kangaroo spelter clock by Junghans, with eight-day movement, enamel deal with Arabic numerals, blue-steel hands. The kangaroo stands on a black-stained wooden base.
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Spelter
1830' Clock Portico Charles X Crystal Baccarat and Golden Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Corinthian capitals and golden bronze bases. They support the silvery dial has l allegory of the vineyard Roman numerals, in working order
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1820s French Charles X Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
“Cercles Tournants” Louis XVI Mantel Clock, Bronze Attributed to Gouthière
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Paris, FR
Important white marble “Cercles Tournants” mantel clock.
Gilt bronze mounts attributed to Pierre Gouthière.
Paris, Louis XVI period, circa 1775...
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chased Gilt Bronze Rocaille Louis XV Cartel by Viger, Case Attributed to Osmond
By François Viger
Located in Paris, FR
François Viger, reçu maître horloger reçu maître en 1744
Case Attributed to Robert Osmond (1711-1789),
reçu maître fondeur en janvier 1746
Im...
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1750s French Louis XV Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Sèvres Porcelain Louis XVI Lyre Mantel Clock by Kinable, Dial by Dubuisson
Located in Paris, FR
Dieudonné Kinable
Enamel Dial Attributed to Dubuisson (1731-1815)
Exceptional Porcelain Lyre Mantel Clock from the Royal Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
Paris, late Louis XVI period, circa 1785-1790
Height 62 cm; width 26 cm; depth 16 cm
The round enamel dial, signed “Kinable”, indicates the hours in Roman numerals, the fifteen-minute intervals in Arabic numerals, the annual calendar and the signs of the Zodiac, by means of four hands, two of which are made of pierced gilt bronze, the two others in blued steel. The magnificent lyre-shaped case is made of “bleu nouveau” Sèvres porcelain and finely chased and gilt bronze. The bezel is made up of a gilt bronze twisted rope; the pendulum is adorned with brilliant-cut paste stones; the body of the lyre is adorned with gilt bronze beading and with laurel leaf and seed motifs, with two rosettes issuing floral and foliate swags. The clock is surmounted by a mask with radiating sunrays. The spreading foot is decorated with beading and twisted rope motifs and a leafy garland. The en-suite decorated oval base is raised upon four flattened ball feet.
The Royal Sèvres Porcelain Factory produced the lyre clock model as of 1785. Four colours were offered: turquoise, green, pink and bleu nouveau. These exceptional clocks were made for the connoisseurs of the time. Louis XVI had a similar clock in his Salon des jeux in Versailles; its dial bore the signature of the clockmaker Courieult (this is almost certainly the example illustrated in P. Verlet, Les bronzes dorés français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1999, p. 41). Kinable, however, was the clockmaker who purchased the greatest number of lyre cases from the factory, and he developed the model in the late 18th century. Among the porcelain lyre clocks signed by this brilliant horologer, one example is in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London (illustrated in H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Band I, Munich, 1986, p. 252, fig. 4.6.26). A second such clock is in the Royal British Collection (see C. Jagger, Royal Clocks, The British Monarchy & its Timekeepers 1300-1900, 1983, p. 130, fig. 176).
Bibliography:
M. Gay and A. Lemaire, “Les pendules lyre”, in Bulletin de l’Association nationale des Collectionneurs et Amateurs d’Horlogerie ancienne, Winter 1993, n° 68, p. 5-40.
Dieudonné Kinable (active circa 1785-1810)
One of the most important Parisian clockmakers of the late 18th century. His shop was located at n° 131 Palais Royal. He purchased a great number of lyre-type porcelain clock cases...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock with Nautical Scenes
Located in London, GB
An impressive French mantel clock by LeCat of Paris.
Constructed in the Louis XV manner, the monumental gilt bronze framework housing hand-painted porcelain plaques of nautical sc...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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Mora Clocks
18th Century French Bronze Clock
Blue French Enamel Clock
Antique Gold Bell
Watchmaker Furniture
White Gold Mantel
French Clock With Candelabra
Antique Copper Key
19th Century Bronze Figural Clock
Antique Clock Collection
Antique Round Clock
Antique Clock With Cherubs
Round Antique Clock