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Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris
Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris

Rare Monumental Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Jules Graux of Paris

By Graux Marly, Jean Didier Debut, Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

An Exhibition Quality Garniture de Cheminée By Jules Graux of Paris Of important size and supreme quality, the mantle clock constructed from white Carr...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Miniature Ormolu Clock of Cupid Signed by Ledure and Thomas
French Empire Miniature Ormolu Clock of Cupid Signed by Ledure and Thomas

French Empire Miniature Ormolu Clock of Cupid Signed by Ledure and Thomas

Located in London, GB

French Empire miniature ormolu clock of Cupid signed by Ledure and Thomas. A small French Empire clock only 10 inches (25 cms high) but of outstanding quality. A figure of Cupid stan...

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1810s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock
French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock

French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and unique French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and ormolu obelisk shaped clock. The clock is raised by a rectangular white Carrara marble base with a thick bottom ormolu band and superb richly chased fitted ormolu plaques with the front plaque depicting a bearded man laying outside draped in fur with trees and a ruin in the background and the side plaques depicting beautiful pierced palmettes. At the center are exquisite panther like sphinges flanking draped garlands and superb most decorative bucranium amidst stars at the center. The white enameled clock face displays elegant pierced foliate hands and Arabic hour markings framed within a mottled ormolu bezel. Leading upwards is a wonderfully executed fitted ormolu plaque of a beautiful richly chased maiden draped in flowing period attire throwing flowers...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set
Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set displays many of the characteristics of the 18th century Rococo style. These include gracefulness, asymmetry, and the use of curved forms. The set, which includes a mantel clock and pair of vases, is crafted from gilt metal and is mounted with decorative porcelain plaques. The mantel clock features a gilt metal rectangular case with a break arch top. This is crowned by an urn, featuring a gilt metal stem and a pinky-red floral porcelain body, which is covered by a gilt metal lid and finial. The case is also topped by a gilt metal wreath...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture
Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture This impressive clock set features a woman and child holding a floral branch with a bird perched above. A striking centrepiece...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Spelter

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Mantel Clock, Lyre Pendule with Ormolu Ram's Heads, France, circa 1825
Large Mantel Clock, Lyre Pendule with Ormolu Ram's Heads, France, circa 1825

Large Mantel Clock, Lyre Pendule with Ormolu Ram's Heads, France, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

Large Lyra pendulum clock with ram’s heads France Mahogany, bronze c. 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 59 x 28 x 15 cm Description: A large and exquisitely crafted lyre clock made of m...

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

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

Materials

Ormolu

Wonderful French Marble Ormolu Bronze Cherub Putti Large Clock Monbro Aine Paris
Wonderful French Marble Ormolu Bronze Cherub Putti Large Clock Monbro Aine Paris

Wonderful French Marble Ormolu Bronze Cherub Putti Large Clock Monbro Aine Paris

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French 19th Century Marble & Ormolu Bronze Mounted Cherub / Putti Holding A Lyre Seated Above A Branch With Foliage Large And Extremely Well Executed Clock By Monbro Aine...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Ormolu, Marble and Porcelain clock, by F. Pelissier
French 19th century Ormolu, Marble and Porcelain clock, by F. Pelissier

French 19th century Ormolu, Marble and Porcelain clock, by F. Pelissier

By F. Pelissier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, white Carrara marble and Saxe Porcelain clock signed by 'F. Pelissier, France. The clock is raised on an ova...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid
A Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid

A Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid

By Etienne LeNoir

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid  A magnificent and large clock with gilt bronze Cupid mounted to the clock face. He is flanked by a painter's palette and a...

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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, 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

Mantelpiece Clock in the Louis XVI Manner, Retailed by E & S Watson of London
Mantelpiece Clock in the Louis XVI Manner, Retailed by E & S Watson of London

Mantelpiece Clock in the Louis XVI Manner, Retailed by E & S Watson of London

Located in London, GB

Constructed in a fine quality two-tone ormolu case, and adorned with rose ground ‘Sevres’ style panels to both front and sides, depicting; rising from oblate toupie feet, the domed case is of modest breakfront form, with a flambeaux urn atop, having tea rose garlands conjoining the body; the clock face delineates the hours in Roman numerals in white cartouches, and is driven by an eight day movement, striking on a bell, with the backplate having the retailer’s stamp, ‘E & S Watson...

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19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Gold, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Oppenheim

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

An exquisite antique French ormolu clock mounted with Sevres style porcelain. Made in finely gilded bronze, sculptured as a large gadrooned and handled urn, draped with acanthus garl...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leam
Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leam

Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leam

Located in London, GB

Victorian Antique Gilt Bronze Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock H. Bright Leamington English, Late 19th Century Height 39cm, width 24cm, depth 12cm This attractive late 19th-centu...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

C19th French classical Cherub mantle clock, 37cm high
C19th French classical Cherub mantle clock, 37cm high

C19th French classical Cherub mantle clock, 37cm high

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze cherub mantle clock, the cherub seated on this on a rocky outcrop, with gilded Rococo influenced scrolling d...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt
Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Amersham, GB

A miniature carriage clock timepiece by Thomas Cole and his brother James Fergusson Cole. The eight day single fusee movement with english lever escapement. The case is decorated with the ‘Rose and Trellis’ pattern as seen on another of Coles clocks retailed by Edward Dent with the same handle and case construction ( JB Hawkins, “The Hawkins Pictorial Survey of Cole Clocks...

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1840s English William IV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set
Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality French 19th Century gilded ormolu and patinated bronze clock garniture, having a pair of seven branch flower like candelabra, being supported by putti, raised on circular plinth bases with scrolling decoration. The clock having bronze patinated mother and three children, one sculpting, one painting and the other reading. Mounted on this beautiful gilded ormolu base with flowers, shells and foliage. The eight day duration clock chimes on the hour and half hour and is signed; Raingo Fres...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole
Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole

Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th century gilt bronze strut clock in the style of Cole. Original gilding and very fine engraving make this a most attractive clock. The pierced ormolu frame gives a very light...

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1860s English Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting late 19th century French gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, depicting cherubs playing, one chasing a young girl, the other hiding amongst a wreath and foliage. The ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

White Marble Mounted Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
White Marble Mounted Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

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 Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Victorian ebonised chimming mantle clock
Victorian ebonised chimming mantle clock

Victorian ebonised chimming mantle clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive Victorian period ebonised, chimming three train mantle clock on bells and gong. The eight day duration movement strikes on the hour and half hour. (strike silent op...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Monumental 19th Century French Three-Piece Ormolu Clock Garniture
Monumental 19th Century French Three-Piece Ormolu Clock Garniture

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 Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

By Popon A Paris

Located in London, GB

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 68cm, width 63cm, depth 26cm Candelabra: Height 89cm, ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze, Rouge Marble and Jewelled Clock Set
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze, Rouge Marble and Jewelled Clock Set

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze, Rouge Marble and Jewelled Clock Set

By Festeau Le Jeune

Located in London, GB

This majestic three-piece clock set is truly a sight to behold, and features beautifully contrasting rouge marble, gilt bronze and glittering jewels. The set comprises a central cloc...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire French, Early 19th Century Height 45cm, width 29cm, depth 19cm This superb gilt bronze clock, created by the renow...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London
Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London

Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London

Located in London, GB

A highly refined and elegant late Georgian mantel clock by the celebrated London maker Thomas Weeks (1743–1834), signed on the enamel dial “Semaine à Londres”. This sophisticated bil...

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1790s English Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock in the Louis XVI Taste
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock in the Louis XVI Taste

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock in the Louis XVI Taste

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

A mantle clock in the Louis XVI taste by Raingo Freres, Paris Constructed in gilt bronze, and dressed with Bleu Celeste framed porcelain panels, decorated in polychromes, in the '...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock
French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock

French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock

By F. E. Becker & Co, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most important and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock, signed F. Barbedienne and E. Becker 98'. This impressive cartel clock with its original gi...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze and Ormolu Clock, 19th Century, French, Silk Suspension Striking
Bronze and Ormolu Clock, 19th Century, French, Silk Suspension Striking

Bronze and Ormolu Clock, 19th Century, French, Silk Suspension Striking

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century French bronze and ormolu eight day silk suspension striking clock contained in ornate case surmounted by well-cast and gadrooned urn...

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Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, 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

Antique Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Figurative Mantel Clock by Dasson
Antique Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Figurative Mantel Clock by Dasson

Antique Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Figurative Mantel Clock by Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

Antique patinated bronze and ormolu figurative mantel clock by Dasson French, 1888 Measures: Height 30cm, width 30cm, depth 13cm This fine mantel clock is by the celebrated make...

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock in the manner of Clodion. The clock is raised by elegant reeded topie shaped feet below the ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert
Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert

Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert

Located in London, GB

Extremely rare antique French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix mantel clock signed in the bronze Alibert with two tune musical base also signed Alibert. This model is bas...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock, the circular white enamel dial signed "Baudoin A Paris" within a cartouche-shaped case surmounted by an urn and ...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical 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

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm This mantel clock was finely crafted in the Empire period, wrought from ormolu and a later malachite veneer. The design of the clock is based on classical architecture. It features a malachite entablature—with an ormolu pierced mount to the front—which is supported on four ormolu bun feet. The malachite column shafts are smooth and each culminate in a capital, supporting the malachite top. Between the columns, there is a drum clock...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, 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

French Charles X miniature mantel clock of Cupid carrying time
French Charles X miniature mantel clock of Cupid carrying time

French Charles X miniature mantel clock of Cupid carrying time

Located in London, GB

Fabulous antique French Charles X miniature mantel clock of Cupid carrying off time. This has to be one of my all time favourite French Empire or Charles X period mantel clocks. Enti...

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1820s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere
French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

Located in London, GB

French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original late 18th century model by Claud Michalon. This version was made by the famous early...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock
French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock

French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely and high quality French 19th century Belle Époque period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble clock, signed Falconet. This stunning miniature tim...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere
French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

By C. Maniere

Located in London, GB

Fine black marble and ormolu mantel clock of borne (antique milestone) form. Superb proportions and Fine ormolu mounts, well finished with matte and burnished fire gilding. The primary mount represents d'Etude, below this a pair of Lions pawing an Anthemion. To each side a Fine mount of crossed winged torches of ever lasting love purporting to represent Anacreon inspired by Love. Fine white enamel dial and gilt bronze hands, signed Maniere a Paris for Charles-Guillaume working at the Rue Christine...

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, 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

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50cm, width 36cm, depth 12cm This mantel clock, wrought from gilt bronze during the French Empire period, features a rectangular base, set above four bun feet, the front of the base adorned with a gilt bronze relief panel...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Figural Clockset
19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Figural Clockset

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu-Mounted Porcelain Figural Clockset

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality 19th century Sèvres ormolu-mounted porcelain clockset. Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: Clock: 25 in high; Urns: 24 in high.

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19th Century French 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

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very fine and rare green onyx, porcelain, cloisonné enamel and ormolu mantel clock French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, diameter 23cm This beautiful piece is an exceptionally unusual and equally beautiful mantel clock, crafted from a variety of materials, used to showcase an array of superb decorative arts and techniques. Made in France in the late nineteenth century it is formed of green onyx, porcelain (the vase on top), cloisonné enamel and ormolu. The dials are set upon three columns of ormolu, mounted on green onyx, and framed with enamel in red, white, and blue, floral motifs. The dials are adorned with lettering in both French and Spanish, and measure time, temperature, and pressure. An elegant decorative vase mounts the clock, crafted from porcelain, and similarly decorated with enamel elements. Rare in design and even rare in terms of pure quality, it forms a unique antique timepiece...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell and ormolu mounted Cartel clock. The impressive clock rests on its original wall mou...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Early and Fine Bronze, Ormolu and Specimen Marble Clock with Cupid
Early and Fine Bronze, Ormolu and Specimen Marble Clock with Cupid

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 Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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.

Find antique ormolu desk clocks, wall clocks, mantel clocks and other furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.