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19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons
19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

By Honoré Pons

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock is a truly beautiful piece of design, crafted by the leading early 19th century French clock-maker, Pierre-César Honoré Pons. Honoré Pons...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This clock set is designed in the Egyptian Revival style, which was in vogue in Europe and America in the 19th century. The fashion was kick-started by Emperor Napoleon I’s campaign in Egypt in 1798-1799. This led to the publication of ‘Le Description de l’Égypte’ (The Description of Egypt) in 1809 (and a second edition in 1830), which documented various aspects of Egyptian culture, including the pyramids, antiquities, ancient and modern buildings, Egyptian clothing...

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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century classical French Louis XVI style mantel clock, having gilded ormolu figures of a naked maiden looking in a mirror with two cherubs to her side, above a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Clock Set
KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Clock Set

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Clock Set

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

KPM porcelain and gilt bronze Rococo style clock set German, late 19th century Measures; Clock on base: Height 51cm, width 36cm, depth 17cm Candelabra: Height 47cm, width 27cm, de...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set
French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

French early 19th century Porphyry and Ormolu garniture Clock Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and complete French early 19th century 1st Empire Period Porphyry and Ormolu garniture clock set. This wonderful three piece garniture set is comprised of a central clock ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock & Candelabras
Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock & Candelabras

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock & Candelabras

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze and White Marble Three Piece Clock Set, late 19th century, comprising a globe clock, with strike on bell timepiece movement, supported by th...

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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock
19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock

19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Majestic patinated bronze putto seated on a gilt mantel clock. Modelled with a seated putto holding two doves, the putto leaning over a gilt mantel clock with garland, surmounted ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Portico clock
Portico clock

Portico clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Superb gilt bronze portico clock signed M. Morer, Rue Dauphine, Paris. L Dalton signed by hand on the pendulum.

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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 Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble
French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble

French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble

By L. Ravrio 1

Located in London, GB

French Empire clock of stunning quality of borne shape constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. The dial of the clock is signed "L Ravrio" below 1...

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, 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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, 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

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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

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

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

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French Charles X period "Au bon Sauvage" mantel clock. Very rare, this is not a model we have ever seen before, possibly a one off. Set upon f...

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1820s Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Charles X Period Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze
French Charles X Period Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze

French Charles X Period Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze

Located in London, GB

A very smart and stylish antique French Charles X period mantel clock in ormolu and patinated bronze with original ormolu throughout and surmounted by a fine ormolu urn on a stepped base. The clock signed on the dial "Mallet Hr. de Mg le Duc d'Orleans". The clock is set on decorated ormolu block feet and is constructed of patinated bronze with ormolu mouldings and applied ormolu mounts. A fine ormolu moulding is above the base and above this is a fine mount of a lyre surrounded by volumes of book and laurel. To the top of the clock is a superb ormolu urn decorated with scenes of putti playing, or holding an arrow of love or patting the dog...

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1820s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time
Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Located in London, GB

A fine model of Chronos carrying off time. The superbly modelled and cast figure of Chronos with scythe in one hand and carrying the clock under his arm. Set on a fine marble base wi...

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1820s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu Mantel Clock French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and decorated feet, floral, wreath and cherub decoration. To the side of the dial is a class...

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1870s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set
Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set

Antique Three-Piece Meiji Period Japonisme Vase Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Antique three-piece Meiji period Japonisme vase clock set French/Japanese, late 19th century Measures: Clock height 47cm, diameter 22cm Candelabra height 55cm, width 25cm, depth 2...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock

French Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French ormolu Lyre clock standing on a stepped rectangular base with acanthus leaf decoration and floral swags resting on four turned and chased toupe feet. Chased garland gilt bezel surrounding a fine enamel dial with Roman numerals and a gilded starburst...

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1840s French 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

19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional quality three-piece clock set designed in a grand neoclassical style by 'Domange Rollin Rue de Bretagne Paris'. France. The set is comprised of a central clock and tw...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Portique Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Portique Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Portique Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu Portique clock, signed "Tiffany'. Raised by a marble base with ormolu topie shaped supports. Above are two columns decorated by finely chased floral ormolu mounts. The columns are flanked by two fluted tapering ormolu design elements. The enamel dial has a foliate garland at the center and ormolu pendulum. At the top crown is an ormolu floral basket with two lovebirds...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Japanese Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Japanese Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Japanese Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This clock set contains three pieces: namely, a mantel clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The mantel clock is designed about a Japanese porcelain vase, known as Imari ware. This white ground vase, painted in reds and blues and ornamented with foliate forms, functions as the clock case, the dial centrally mounted and encompassed by Rococo style gilt bronze motifs. This vase is supported by a gilt bronze base, which is profusely ornamented with gilt bronze acanthus leaves, garlands, and, most distinctly, a pair of putti. The vase is mounted with lion head handles to each side, also of gilt bronze, while the lid of the vase is topped by a gilt bronze finial in the form of a putto. The candelabra are similarly decorated and of similar construction, each one being built about a smaller Imari...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV 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

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

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Enamel, 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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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

19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris
19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris

19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning ormolu and onyx mantle clock with garniture. Surmounted by a seated cupid on a octagonal shaped base with a wreath border, twin barrel movement striking on a bell ,an enamel dial with the hours and minutes in Roman numerals respectively, the dial signed Prosper Roussel...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This Sèvres style clock is an elegant piece of late 19th century design, which will make a wonderful addition to a mantelpiece. It has been beautifully cast in bronze and gilded (orm...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Signed: Joseph Gay Horloger du Roy A Turin The movement is contained in a white marble obelisk which is surmounted by an armillary sphere finial. The front with a panel chased wit...

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, 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

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Silvered Bronze Clock Set Depicting Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle by Charpentier & Co
Silvered Bronze Clock Set Depicting Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle by Charpentier & Co

Silvered Bronze Clock Set Depicting Hebe & Jupiter's Eagle by Charpentier & Co

By Charpentier et Cie

Located in London, GB

In classical mythology, Hebe, the personification of youth, is also cupbearer to the gods. She is the daughter of Juno and Jupiter (represented here by his eagle). Seated between his wings, she is holding the oinochoe (wine pitcher) in one arm while with her free hand she gracefully offers him divine nectar known as ambrosia, a drink which reinforced the Olympians' immortality. The three-piece clock garniture centred around the large silvered bronze figural group after the original by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, supported on a gilt-bronze mounted onyx clock base, denoting the hours in Roman numerals, the central clock flanked by a pair of silvered and gilt bronze female figures in neoclassical garb, their amphoras issuing five scrolling candleholders...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, 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

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Ormolu

Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set
Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set

Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 27cm, width 36.5cm, depth 12cm Candelabra: Height 33cm, width 20cm, depth 11.5cm This fine three-piece clock set is by Henri Picard, one of the leading producers of luxury bronze...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

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

French Ormolu Mantel Clock  pendulum France, Mid-Late 19th Century
French Ormolu Mantel Clock  pendulum France, Mid-Late 19th Century

French Ormolu Mantel Clock pendulum France, Mid-Late 19th Century

Located in Lantau, HK

A French ormolu mantel clock French, mid-late 19th century Measres: Height 37 cm, width 39 cm, depth 13.5 cm. A late 19th century French gilt-bronze (ormolu) and marble mantel clock ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris
Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris

Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris

By Mongin 1

Located in Norwich, GB

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock Rounded arched pillared case with fine ormolu floral mounts, chased decoration to the pillars standing on a r...

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1840s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Finely Chased Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Finely Chased Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Finely Chased Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and finely chased ormolu clock. The clock is raised on six ormolu topie shaped feet below the white Carrara marble base with scrolled foliate ormolu mounts and beaded border. Perched above is a charming winged cherub holding up an arrow. At each side are lovely ormolu maidens draped in classic attire with their flowing hair, holding up a floral wreath. Centered is the ormolu clock with paw feet fluted and scrolled designs at the base and swaging foliate garland. Above the enamel dial is decorated with a winged cherub bust...

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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

French 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock
French 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock

French 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu wall clock, having Rococo influences to the scroll foliate decoration and cherubs above the eight day striking movement, circa 1880.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

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

A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock
A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock

A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock. This exceptional clock themed around the classical art is raised on ball feet below a two...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Onyx, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"
Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"

Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style decorated with gilt bronze motifs, of rectangular form the painted floral porcelain white e...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils
French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils

French Empire vine orientated vase clock signed Blanc Fils

Located in London, GB

A fine French Empire vase or urn clock in patinated bronze and fire/ mercury gilt ormolu. With berry finial, fine Bacchus mounts to the shoulders o...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils
Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils

Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils

By Jean-François Denière

Located in London, GB

Rare orientalist gilt bronze mantel clock by Denière et Fils French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 54cm, width 40cm, depth 18cm This beautiful mantel clock is crafted from gilt br...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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.