Bronze Clocks

Superb clock in white marble and chiseled gilt bronze signed on the enamel dial "MONBRO Aîné Fils & Jacquier Horloger". In the center, the white dial with Roman numerals is represent...

This exquisite 19th-century gilt bronze and porcelain clock is a stunning example of French decorative arts. The clock features a charming cherub figure, complete with expressive fac...

A handsome and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze garniture set. The three pi...

French Louis-Philippe mantel clock executed in ormolu bronze. The scene depicts an elegant lady in period dress practising at a square piano, with sheet music in her hand and an ope...

This magnificent French gilt-bronze clock by Denière of Paris represents the exceptionally high standard of bronze casting, chasing, gilding, and sculptural design for which the celebrated Maison Denière became renowned during the nineteenth century. Denière clocks were conceived not simply as instruments for measuring time, but as important works of decorative sculpture, combining sophisticated French clockmaking with some of the finest ornamental bronze work produced in Paris. The house was founded by Jean-François Denière (1774–1866), whose original surname was Deninger. He ranks among the most distinguished Parisian bronziers of the first half of the nineteenth century. Denière initially worked in partnership with François-Thomas Matelin, establishing a prosperous bronze manufactory that produced clocks, candelabra, furniture mounts, torchères, and other luxury objects. Christie's describes Denière as one of the most illustrious bronziers of his generation and records that the Denière-Matelin atelier employed more than 200 workers during the Empire period. Denière's clientele was extraordinary. The firm supplied the French royal and imperial households, as well as aristocratic and royal patrons throughout Europe. Among its clients were the duchesse de Berry, Louis-Philippe, Ferdinand VII of Spain, William II of Holland, and members of the Russian imperial court. Remarkably, Denière also supplied bronze work for the White House in Washington in 1817–1818. The Frick Collection notes that Jean-François Denière supplied clocks and candelabra for French royal palaces, including Versailles and the Grand Trianon. His workshop became especially celebrated for combining richly chased and gilded bronze with sculptural figures and luxurious materials such as marble. In 1844, Jean-François entered into partnership with his son Guillaume Denière, who subsequently continued and expanded the family enterprise. By the middle of the nineteenth century, Denière had become a formidable competitor to the great bronze manufactory of Thomire. The company exhibited prominently at the international exhibitions of 1851 and 1862 and continued producing important decorative bronzes through the latter nineteenth century. The firm's clocks are particularly admired for their finely modeled figural compositions, deeply chased ornament, architectural bases, classical trophies, scrolling foliage, garlands, urns, masks, and contrasting patinated and gilded bronze surfaces. Surviving signed examples frequently bear the inscription “DENIÈRE / Ft. DE BRONZES / A PARIS,” identifying the house specifically as a manufacturer of bronzes. Christie's has documented signed Denière clocks from the later nineteenth century featuring elaborate figural groups, marble bases, enamel dials, and sophisticated ormolu decoration. The Maison Denière was also known for reviving distinguished eighteenth-century designs. Christie's records that the firm possessed drawings by the celebrated Louis XVI-period designer Jean-François Forty and produced exceptionally refined nineteenth-century versions of his neoclassical clock models. Consequently, a substantial Denière bronze...

An early 19 century French Empire gilt bronze clock depicting the mythological Lydian Queen Omphale sitting astride on a draped drum th...

This magnificent French three-piece bronze and ormolu clock garniture, crafted during the late nineteenth century, is a superb example of the luxurious decorative arts produced durin...

A very nice clock in bronze made by F.BARBEDIENNE louis XVI style of very high quality the dial of the clock is in enamel, and its remarkably executed by one the best bronziers of ...

A Fine & important French bronze statue 8 day clock garniture in the Orientalist style, circa 1880. The 8 day clock with a time and strike mechanism, sounding the hours and half hours on a pleasant mellow sounding bell. The clock is house in a lavish bronze case heightened with silver gilt, to the top is an engraved 'Minaret' shaped finial and below a gallery of silvered and gilt bronze leaves. The white enamel clock dial having black Arabic numerals, the center of the dial with a bas relief of palm trees and figures below the sun and a fort to the background. The front of the clock is shaped like a Mihrab (a niche in a mosque), to the base is another bas relief an East Indian scene with gilded bronze figures holding muskets and spears, with an elephant and tiger...

A magnificent 19th-century French figural mantel clock, richly cast in gilt bronze and conceived in an elaborate Louis XV Revival style, combining highly decorative Rococo ornament w...

Elegant mantel clock crafted from white marble with exquisite ormolu decorations, in the Directoire style and period, therefore originating from 19th-century France. It features a t...

Majestic set consisting of a French ormolu clock and two large candelabra. The ormolu watch is made by Samuel Marti. The bronze is attributed to Alfred Em...

Very beautiful fireplace clock in marble, patinated and gilded bronze representing the Virgin Mary sitting on a rock holding the infant Jesus in her arms, with at their side st John ...

A baronette bronze clock in Capodimonte style porcelain by Tiche. A golden metal and blue porcelain piece ornate with a traditional Bavarian theme, decorated with vibrant color pale...

A French patinated and fire-gilt clock in the form of a vase, Empire Era, 1800-1815. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.

Truly unique clock set in pink marble and bronze decorative piece of art the clock is modelled in the image of an 18 century sedan chair that is covered ...

This exquisite French Dore’ Bronze Figural Mantel Clock is a masterful example of 19th-century craftsmanship, blending artistry, luxury, and functionality into one timeless piece. Th...

A table clock in the Louis XVI Manner By Japy Frères The finely chased ormolu case is dressed with pink 'Sèvres' style hand decorated polychrome panels to the face and sides, dep...

French gilt bronze clock, with Bacchus head, circa 1840.

A French patinated and fire-gilt clock depicting a woman in prayer, Restauration Era, 1815-1830. The dial is silvered-bronze. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition w...

French three piece dore bronze mounted and champleve Garniture set with gilt gold design details. Each piece is in great condition with wear approp...

A rare Napoléon III gilt bronze double-faced clock. The white enameled dial signed 'Julien Le Roy A PARIS'. This rare Rococo style figural clock h...

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...

A fine 19th century French Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze mounted Grandfather clock. The clock has beautiful mounts and parquetry inlay. The clock rings ...

A very fine gilt-bronze wall clock and matching barometer with Sèvres Plaques. The dial of the clock signed ‘JULIEN LEROY A PARIS’, the barometer dial signed ‘PASSEMANT AU LOUVRE’. The eight day strike Wall Clock and its matching Barometer, both have a terminal in the form of a pineapple drop with acanthus leaf scroll detail. Above this is a Sèvres panel of a cherub in a garden, rising to a white enamelled dial with Arabic and Roman numerals flanked by cascading relief moulded fruit from a further Sèvres panel of a cherub in flight below a ribbon tied pediment. This companion clock and barometer are fine nineteenth century examples of a pair originally supplied to Madame du Barry in 1769 by the marchand mercier Simon-Philippe Poirier. They were then described as ‘Un Baromètre & Thermomètre, de Passement, montés très richement en bronze dorés d’or moulu et ornés de trois plaques de porcelaine de france à Enfants en miniature cy 10561I.’ It is interesting to note that the original design was made to allow either of three porcelain plaques, depicting putti with astrolabes. Eighteenth century models are now in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Musée du Louvre in Paris, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. French, Circa 1880. Literature: De Bellaigue, G. The James A. de Rothschild Collection...

A fine Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble clock depicting Diana and Cupid, by François Linke.  French, circa 1890. Signe...

Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face,,, Very unusual in that it has both Roman Numerals and Conventional numbers, (CAN NOT FIND ANOTHER) Newer wooden back recently...

Decorative and finely executed French Empire mantel clock crafted in ormolu. The clock is modelled with a seated female figure reading poetry. Behind her stands a tablet inscribed "...

A French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock made of solid cherry. The case is from the 18th century and the clock is from the late 19th century. In two parts, the case has a tape...

French Restoration Bronze Mantel Clock Set, France, 1820s–1830s. Important French Restoration period bronze mantel clock set, consisting of one clock and a pair of matching candelab...

An exquisite French three-piece clock garniture crafted during the mid to late 19th century, beautifully combining richly gilded metal with finely hand-painted porcelain. This elegan...

A Symbolic clock in the Louis XVI style By Japy Fréres et Cie. The finely chased ormolu case encompassing pink porcelain panels decorated with beads to the face and sides; the wh...

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 ...

An elegant miniature French Empire-period portico clock crafted in bronze doré. The architectural case features four classical columns above a rectangular plinth with rounded feet, c...

Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock. This late 19th century work of time telling art is in very good condition and the design is both elegant and stylish. We have cl...

A refined French Louis Philippe period portico mantel clock, dating to the second quarter of the 19th century and combining a striking ebonised architectural case with finely cast an...

An impressive 19th-century French figural mantel clock, combining richly gilded bronze with contrasting dark patinated figures and delicately decorated porcelain plaques. The sculp...

Charpentier Bronze - Achille Brocot Table or Wall Incomplete Clock Tremendous and rare incomplete table clock by Charpentier and the clock works...

An impressive French three-piece clock garniture dating to circa 1870, comprising a substantial alabaster mantel clock accompanied by a matching pair of four-light candelabra. Desi...

A rare Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted marble annular dial pedestal clock in the manner of Jean-André and Jean-Baptiste Lepaute, attributed to Dufaud, Paris. The eight-day twin-train movement with circular plates and lateral lever escapement on a gilt platform, with cut bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring and index regulator, striking the hours and half-hours on a bell. The dial having twin revolving chapter rings with white enamel cartouches with Roman numerals on a revolving ring, with a revolving minute ring above with Arabic numerals, the time indicated by Cupid pointing with an arrow. This fine annular dial or ‘cercles tournants’ clock...

Magnificent gilt bronze table clock, made in the Louis XVI style, signed Le Faucheur - A Paris, a well-known French watchmaker. The piece, with elegant and richly decorated lines, is...

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...

Antique French Ormolu Empire bronze mantel clock by Angevin A Paris Movement: 8 day wind up mechanism Function: time with half hour an...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique G. Philippe for Palais Royal French Louis XV Style Patinated Bronze Figural C...

Magnificent pendulum in gilded brass in the manner of bronze in the Louis 14 style. The dial has white enamel reserves in which the hours are indicated in Rom...

21st Century violet porcelain and silver bronze table clock. This clock is finely chiseled lost wax castings and the porcelain is decorated in plati...

Elegant table clock with an arched case, crafted from hand-carved and ebonized wood, decorated with lost-wax cast and gilded bronze details. Further refinement is provided by the bra...

A richly decorative late 19th-century French figural mantel clock attributed to the celebrated clockmaker Samuel Marti, combining sculptural bronze work with an elaborate ormolu-mounted case. The clock is surmounted by a finely modelled seated female figure in classical dress, posed gracefully above the movement and accompanied by floral and symbolic ornament. Her flowing robes, softly rendered features and relaxed posture give the composition a distinctly Romantic character, while the darker bronze finish provides an attractive contrast with the gilded base below. The architectural case is exceptionally ornate, with scrolling Rococo-inspired foliage, acanthus decoration, pierced flourishes and richly cast gilt-bronze detailing. Two oval porcelain panels decorated with delicate floral sprays flank the central dial and add a refined decorative accent to the composition. The original white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals and elegant hands within a finely cast gilt surround. The movement is supplied with its key and pendulum. The clock winds and ticks but has not been tested for prolonged accuracy after a period in storage. As with many antique mechanical clocks...

Outstanding quality antique regency bronze and marble clock set having an outstanding quality marble clock with an 8 day french movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell...

Wonderful imperial antique french gilt bronze garniture with clock and a pair of candelabras very finely hand worked with nice floral design and beautiful angels, very decorative for...

This charming gilt bronze wall clock, dating to approximately 1900, is an exquisite example of decorative craftsmanship from the late 19th to early 20th century. Designed as both a f...

A beautiful French Empire mantel clock in fire-gilt bronze, made around 1820. Crowned by a charming figure of a young shepherdess with a wreath and ribbon, and decorated with pastora...

Louis XV, Figural Cartel Clock, Dore Bronze, Porcelain, Steel, France, 19thc A fine solid bronze large and impressive Wall or Cartel Clock having porcelain Cartouche Roman numerals,...

Dimensions - H: 7 1/8 in W: 4 1/2 in D: 2 3/4 in Elevate your interior with this exquisite antique Italian Neoclassical style bronze ormolu desk clock, a fine example of late 19th-...

A splendid French three-piece clock garniture in gilt bronze and Sèvres-style porcelain, made in the second half of the 19th century in the Rococo revival taste of the Napoleon III p...

Marble and gilt bronze clock. Machine signed Bonnet and Pottier, France, 1920.

This functional mantel clock, surrounded by two angels, features a solid gilt bronze frame, hand-crafted and finished. Its mechanism (eight-day movement) is German, and the hand-woun...

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze, Champlevé Enamel & Glass Mantel Clock with matching Champlevé Candelabras  Clock face marks:  Bigelow Kennard & Co. / Chicago  Late 19th/early 20th centu...

A mantel clock in reddish- brown figured wood veneer with dore mounts in the baroque style. The gilt metal dial with enamel numerals, the case with dore scrolled acanthus leaf frame ...