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Material: Ormolu
Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock
Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock

Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical 18th Century ormolu and marble lyre clock French, Louis XVI period Height 64m, width 27cm, depth 12cm This exquisite mantel clock was ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute
18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute

By Lepaute

Located in London, GB

18th century Louis XVI ormolu and marble cercle tournant mantel clock by Lapaute French, Late 18th Century Height 39cm, width 18cm, depth 12cm Dating from the latter part of the 18...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

19th century French decorative toleware garniture set
19th century French decorative toleware garniture set

19th century French decorative toleware garniture set

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century French decorative toleware garniture set, circa 1880. Fine example of a 3 piece garniture set, hand painted toleware decorated with ornate ormolu mounts. Clock fitted w...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French Napoleon III ormolu carriage clock, with all five panels mounted in red marble. The marble panels overlaid with original gilt bronze neoclassical figures and acant...

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1880s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

By Marchand

Located in London, GB

Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures: Clock: Height 87cm, width 47cm, depth 21cm Bracket: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 24cm Total: Height 127cm This beautiful 18th century French bracket clock...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock
19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

Located in Belmont, MA

Unique French 19th century mantel clock. This exquisite mantel clock has a Sevres porcelain dial plate and other Sevres porcelain decorations. The movement with spring suspension. ...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze and Porphyry Clock by Julien Le Roy, 19th Century
Bronze and Porphyry Clock by Julien Le Roy, 19th Century

Bronze and Porphyry Clock by Julien Le Roy, 19th Century

By Julien Le Roy

Located in Cypress, CA

A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze mounted Porphyry clock with two reclining bronze cherubs playing a gilt harp. The movement made by Dargent Medallie Company with silk suspension. Signed by Julien Le Roy...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu

English Minton Gilt Bronze & Bleu Céleste Jeweled Porcelain Garniture Clock Set
English Minton Gilt Bronze & Bleu Céleste Jeweled Porcelain Garniture Clock Set

English Minton Gilt Bronze & Bleu Céleste Jeweled Porcelain Garniture Clock Set

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

A Fine English Minton Bleu Céleste porcelain ground clock set consisting of a urn clock and two candlesticks with gilt bronze mounts of female mascrons and garlands, hand painted gol...

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19th Century English Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.
A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Amersham, GB

This beautiful desk timepiece is a rare strut clock, in the form of a gilded scallop shell, with an engine turned silvered roman dial set behind a bevelled glass with distinctive fle...

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1860s English Baroque Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Small Ormolu French Cartel Wall Clock
Small Ormolu French Cartel Wall Clock

Small Ormolu French Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Small French Ormolu Cartel clock in a finely decorated case. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and original gilded hands. Eight day Fr...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu pedestal clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co. This stunning clock is raised by a Rouge R...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock

Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock French, Late 18th Century Height 40cm, diameter 28cm Dating to the late 1700s, during the reign of Ki...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Quality 19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock
Quality 19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock

Quality 19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu and porcelain mantel clock, the case cast as a seated farm boy with floral rimmed hat, holding a single rose, by a pair of Doves, rake, p...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Gothic mantle clock with water automaton feature
French Gothic mantle clock with water automaton feature

French Gothic mantle clock with water automaton feature

Located in London, GB

Antique French Gothic mantle clock with water automaton feature. The Gothic case with patinated bronze against ormolu is typical of the period circa 1840. The ormolu is of fire/merc...

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1840s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Gun Dog
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Gun Dog

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Gun Dog

A stunning ormolu clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez, celebrating hunting and fishing. Finely made in mercury fire gilded Bronze Doré and mounted with Sèvres style porcelain. It fea...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock
Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

Industrial Series Nautical Desk Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

This stylish desk clock made in the last quarter of the 19th century has a french eight day movement with a lever platform escapement. the movement is housed in a drum forming the ce...

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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Brass, Enamel, Nickel, Ormolu

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock
Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, circa 1830, depicting Clio, muse of History, standing beside a pedestal, centered by a silvered dial, the movement strike on bell, on a rectang...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock
Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock, circa 1830, the circular dial with strike on bell movement, signed "Charles a Paris", surmounted by the serpent and the eagle from...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

Located in London, GB

French Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Michelez French, circa 1815 Measures: Height 47cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm This beautifully formed and crafted mantel clock, dating to...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Charles X Ormolu "Cupid" Mantel Clock
Charles X Ormolu "Cupid" Mantel Clock

Charles X Ormolu "Cupid" Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X Ormolu "Cupid" Mantel Clock, circa 1830, the blue painted globular clock surmounted by Cupid upholding a birds nest, standing on a cloud, the white enamel dial, with strike...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock Patinated bronze and ormolu mantel clock housed in an oval ribbed case with raised plinth with fine engine turned band and res...

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1810s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Charles X Ormolu Figural Clock
Charles X Ormolu Figural Clock

Charles X Ormolu Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X Ormolu Figural Clock, circa 1830, the circular white enamel dial, with strike on bell movement, flanked by a standing muse resting besid...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French White Marble Clock Retailed by Tiffany, 19th Century
French White Marble Clock Retailed by Tiffany, 19th Century

French White Marble Clock Retailed by Tiffany, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Remarkable 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted white marble clock with love birds. Retailed by Tiffany. The clock is surmounted...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Enamel

French Gilt Bronze Ottoman Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
French Gilt Bronze Ottoman Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

French Gilt Bronze Ottoman Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

A 19th century gilt bronze clock with a seated lady in Ottoman dress resting on cushions with her arm raised possibly originally holding a bird or simila...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock
19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having three putti mounted to the top each playing musical instruments. The clock having an ei...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.
C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A French late 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set. The clock having a classical urn mounted to the top, Lion mask drop handles either...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Giant Rouge Marble Carriage Clock
Giant Rouge Marble Carriage Clock

Giant Rouge Marble Carriage Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Amersham, GB

This oversized 'Carriage clock' in an xquisite rouge marble case with gilded mounts and handle, has an eight day movement with english lever platform escapement striking on a bell. T...

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1870s French Late Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock, by L. Marchand
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock, by L. Marchand

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock, by L. Marchand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu cartel clock, by L. Marchand. The clock has a a fine berried and foliate bottom inverted finial and finely etched...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock

By Le Roy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock, signed Le Roy, Paris. This stunning rotunda shaped clock is raised on eight Orm...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Frenc Marble Clock with Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture of the Arrotino
Frenc Marble Clock with Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture of the Arrotino

Frenc Marble Clock with Patinated Bronze Grand Tour Sculpture of the Arrotino

Located in London, GB

Antique French Sienna marble and ormolu clock with patinated bronze Grand Tour sculpture of the Arrotino (the "Blade-Sharpener"). From the late Charles X period the clock is construc...

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1820s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped with S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT. 1889 roundel and serial number 647 to backplate. The dial formed as a deep blue and gold flecked enamel dome applied with gilt Roman numerals and stars set within billowing clouds interspersed with sunburst rays. Applied with three patinated bronze cherubs in flight, around the dial attending to a floral garland. Amongst the clouds can be found a pair of doves, a horn and arrows, a quiver and bow. This coupled with the cherubs and flower garland would suggest this clock was made as a love token or wedding present. The symbolism of love, marriage and fertility, the cherubs representing the three Greek Erotes...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte marble, patinated bronze, and ormolu garniture clock set. The clock at the center is raised by hand...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880
French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880

French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French three-piece clock set embellished with marble and ormolu mounts together with champlevé enamel Circa 1880 In full working order with mercury pendulum Bought from a de...

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1880s French Provincial Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Mantle Clock Retailed by J.N. Masters
Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Mantle Clock Retailed by J.N. Masters

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Mantle Clock Retailed by J.N. Masters

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptional and Handsome French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Time Piece of outstanding quality. Made in France and retailed by J N Masters Sussex, England. Mid to late...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 27cm, depth 10cm This fine gilt bronze man...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Late 18th Century Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 12cm A wonderful example of late 18th century ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche
French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche

French Empire mantel clock of the Astronomy Lesson by Jean-Andre Reiche

Located in London, GB

French Empire Antique ormolu & verd antico marble mantel clock of "The Astronomy Lesson" by Jean-Andre Reiche. The fire and mercury gilt ormolu is in excellent condition and is e...

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1810s Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock
Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Charles X period gilt-bronze and malachite sculptural mantel clock. French, c.1830. Measures: height 55cm, width 40cm, depth 18cm. Mounted by a seated maiden in robes with books to her feet upon a circular dial with enamelled chapter ring, and set on a base with further bronze icons and acanthus darting, this excellent piece is a large mantel clock...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens
English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens

English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens

Located in London, GB

Unusual Antique English Regency bronze "genre" mantel clock genre clock . In the " Arcadian" genre manner made popular in France by Marie Antoinette and then later by the Empress Josephine. I have had the French Empire model of this clock and this is an English version of that model. The subject is of a boy feeding chickens grain out of his hat. Set upon an oval base with toupe feet and an applied ormolu mount of chicken feeding. The clock dial and movement housed within a chicken coup decorated with applied mounts to each side of flowers in a pot...

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1820s English Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 16 in W: 7 1/2 in D: 4 1/4 in This exceptional 19th-century French Empire-style bronze ormolu clock, crafted by the renowned Parisian clockmaker Etienne Maxant and r...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris
French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris

French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting and very good quality French 19th Century grey marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, each piece with a patinated bronze cherub seated hold candle sticks either side...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

By Johnson

Located in Amersham, GB

An extremely small single fusee bracket clock in a scalloped mahogany case. The eight day movement having a half deadbeat escapement with a T bar pendulum with hold fast, is beautifu...

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1830s English William IV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock
One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock

One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

A fine early repeating carriage clock in an engraved one piece case. With a gilt engin turned mask, and a white enamel dial and roman numerals. The gilded case is engraved with foliate scrollwork, the 8 day repeating movement with English lever platform escapement strikes on a gong, is regulated by a silvered english lever platform escapement, although unsigned this clock is of the highest quality and is likely to have been made by one of the great Parisian makers. The gong block is signed FD in an oval cartouche, this supplier was used by both Henri Jacot...

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1850s French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This three-piece mantel clock set contains a clock and two candelabra. The set was produced circa 1860, during the Napoleon III period, and demonstrates the eclecticism typical to de...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.
French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.

French Empire antique Apollo clock by Lepine and Rabiat.

Located in London, GB

A fine, large and important French Empire clock of Apollo playing his lyre in patinated bronze, ormolu and antique vert marble. The dial is signed for the important maker Lepine and ...

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1810s Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock
French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock. A very rare model with two good figures of cupids holding up the platform on which the clock face rests and the swags a...

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1890s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Clock of Borne Shape and of Hero and Leander
French Empire Ormolu Clock of Borne Shape and of Hero and Leander

French Empire Ormolu Clock of Borne Shape and of Hero and Leander

Located in London, GB

French Charles X period patinated bronze and original mercury gilded ormolu "Borne" clock. Fine clock with superb ormolu in the shape of a borne (or milestone). The subject that of...

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1820s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Miroy Frères

Located in London, GB

This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs. Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Sienna Marble Mantle Clock
Early 19th Century French Sienna Marble Mantle Clock

Early 19th Century French Sienna Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional quality early 19th century Sienna marble and ormolu mantle clock, the sienna marble case surmounted by an urn, raised on ormolu bun feet and a rectangular plinth steep...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Siena Marble, Ormolu

Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris
Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris

Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris

Located in London, GB

Burr walnut and ormolu desk set signed Appay a Paris. A very smart Parisian turn of the 19th century desk set comprising a pair of inkwells with a pin drawer and an 8 day clock above...

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Early 1900s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock
19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Hen House Clock

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century French ormolu mantel clock, having 8-day movement with enamel dial, mounted in “hen house” with urn and flower mounts to side, the oval...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
19th Century Sevres Clock Set

19th Century Sevres Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality 19th century French Sevres porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a very impressive pair of five branch candelabra each...

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1890s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique ormolu clocks and other decorative objects can be incorporated into a variety of spaces, and while demand for the material and/or technique was at its peak in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries — older French ormolu clocks are especially coveted today — ormolu is still widely loved by contemporary designers and collectors.

What is ormolu?

Ormolu is a brilliant form of decorative trickery. To the untrained eye, ormolu clocks, jewelry boxes and other ormolu furniture and decor look like they're made of solid gold. But those in the know recognize ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — as having been essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

“Most commonly, ormolu refers to a bronze object that has been covered with gold, typically 18 karat or 24 karat,” explains Jamie Sinai, director of the antiques specialist Mayfair Gallery, in London. “For that reason, ormolu is sometimes called gilt bronze or, in French, bronze doré. Strictly speaking, however, the term ormolu also denotes the technique of applying gold to a metal.”

“The word comes from the French or moulu, which translates as ‘ground or powdered gold’ — the form the gold takes before it is applied to a metal surface.”

From the court of King Louis XVI to that of Napoleon I, the French elite snapped up furniture mounted with ormolu, as well as sconces, candelabra and table lamps made from the material. 

If you're looking to bring a touch of this 19th-century pizzazz to your desk, an antique ormolu desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier. Indeed, an ormolu clock is an object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. (This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles!)

Today, antiques collectors and interior designers seek out the finest in antique ormolu clocks and continue to prize ormolu for its extraordinary craftsmanship and history-infused glamour. 

“This wondrous material was highly sought after in France as the ultimate luxury. It magically resembled solid gold and sparkled under candlelight,” says Sinai.

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