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Material: 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

19th Century Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
19th Century Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

19th Century Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Fine quality Louis XVI gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock of Venus with cherubs. Fine quality Louis XVI gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock of Venus with cher...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in London, GB

A fine quality late 19th century French bronze and ormolu garniture, the 8-day striking enamelled dial movement by AD Mougin - Paris, contained in ormolu cas...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture
French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture

French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture

Located in New York, NY

Fine and important French ormolu and marble cherubs clock garniture Comprising a clock and a pair of five-light candelabra. Origin: Fr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, 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

Materials

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

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

Marble, Gilt, and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 93cm, width 60cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 97cm, width 46cm, depth 33cm This monumental marble, gilt, and patinated bronze three-piece set is a stunning example of Barbedienne's craftsmanship during the Parisian Belle Époque. Paul Dubois' 'Le Courage Militaire...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form
French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form

French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form

Located in London, GB

Attractive french Empire clock in patinated bronze and ormolu of milestone or "borne" form. Having very fine applied ormolu mounts to the front and side of the case with also a fine ...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock, A.B.Savory, Cornhill
Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock, A.B.Savory, Cornhill

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock, A.B.Savory, Cornhill

By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

Located in Norwich, GB

Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock Ormolu figural mantel clock with beautifully cast maiden in flowing robes holding a bunch of grapes towards a ...

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1860s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture
A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Ground Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of vases and covers. The mantel clock modelled w...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères
19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères

19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style Rouge marble and ormolu mantle clock by Raingo Frères, Paris. The circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic outer minu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Clock of Marmaluke
Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Clock of Marmaluke

Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Clock of Marmaluke

Located in London, GB

Greek Revolution or Hellenistic clock of Marmaluke. Constructed of patinated bronze and ormolu, the fire gilt/mercury gilding in excellent original condition. The Marmaluke is laying on an animal skin blanket, wearing a turban with a blue jewel to the top and has a dagger in his hand. The naturalistic base is in patinated bronze with ormolu paw feet with an ormolu acanthus swag between . There is also an applied ormolu mount of a wreath. The dial is of white enamel with blued steel hands. The movement has been changed at some point in its past to an English movement signed Townsend London. The movement is an adapted English Sedan clock...

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1820s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in "Orientalist" Motif, circa 1850, a romantic movement/Orientalist ormolu clock with ornate baroque case surmounted by an Arabic rider on rearing steed, with sabre drawn overhead, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, bell-strike mechanism by F.L. Hausburg, Paris, and marked on dial "Medaille d'Argent, Vincenti and Cie...

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Mid-19th Century French Moorish Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Directoire Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Directoire period mantel clock. Constructed of black marble with white statuary marble mouldings with fire gilt/mercury ormolu touches such as ...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

By Mathieu Planchon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most delightful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed by Mathieu Planchon. This stunning clock is raised by six finely ch...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed F. Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant and richly chased 19th century French Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed F. Barbedienne. The clock is raised by five toupee shaped feet. At the frieze are two rosettes encompassing a Rinceau design below the berried laurel band. Above is the original beveled curved glass door and enameled dial. The pediment is decorated with acanthus leaves. At the top is the urn of prosperity with a finial draped by a laurel leaf garland...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere
French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere

French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and finely decorated French 19th century Louis XVI st. Gris St. Anne marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere. This exquisite and high quality clock is raised on an imp...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, 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

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Onyx, Ormolu

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

Located in London, GB

A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model before and it is larger than the other models by Jean Andre Reich. The clock has its original fire/mercury gilt ormolu or bronze doree. The clocks rectangular...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful French 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock, having a putti mounted to the top holding garlands of flowers, draping down the case, Rams heads and urns of flowers. The ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock
Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

An early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu 8-Day striking Clock with silver dial (stamped Douon on inner plate and one spring dated 1824) mounted in unusual bronze & ormolu case depicting centurion slaying dragon...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set
Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very fine quality French late 19th century Sevres style and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a pair of four branch candelabra, each with ram's head and female mask mounts, dra...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A remarkable French early 19th century First Empire ormolu clock, with the original silk threaded movement, dated 1809. Raised on a square moulded ormolu platform above bun supports. The pedestal base has a scalloped chasing below and a reeded one at the top with a scalloped foliate mount at the base of the clock. Standing in a reeded and scalloped cornucopia on one side is a charming winged putti with a quiver on the shoulder sharpening an arrow. On the other side is a lovely winged maiden in classic attire, turning the sharpening wheel...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture
Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in London, GB

This clock set contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra. Unusually, the clock and candelabra are constructed entirely of gilt bronze. The bronze dial of the mantel clock is i...

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Late 19th Century Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

Signed French Louis XVI Mantle Clock

Signed French Louis XVI Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

A French white marble and gilt bronze mantel clock. Signed A. Paris on face.

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock
Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A classical crystal 19th Century French Empire style portico mantle clock, with a gilded ormolu Eagle, white enamel clock face and four column supports engraved decoration and a plin...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism movement signed Jean Charost. The original case in kingwood, ebony and rosewood ven...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Clock Set with Roman Centurion and Candelabra
French 19th Century Clock Set with Roman Centurion and Candelabra

French 19th Century Clock Set with Roman Centurion and Candelabra

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and green marble clock garniture. Having a pair of four branch candelabra with classical busts to t...

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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Pink Sevres Style Porcelain Antique Clock Set
Gilt Bronze and Pink Sevres Style Porcelain Antique Clock Set

Gilt Bronze and Pink Sevres Style Porcelain Antique Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This exquisite pink porcelain clock set is made in the Louis XVI style and comprises of two vases flanking a central clock. The porcelain clock dial is delicately painted and bears a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 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

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock
French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock French ormolu mantel clock standing on a beaded oval base and resting on a mahogany plinth. Floral swag decoration to either side of the dial. The enamel dial with Roman numerals, original ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘HRY Marc, Paris. Finely painted porcelain panel...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock
French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock

French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French ormolu and white marble pillar clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate finial with and standing on four gilded bun feet. The four pillars have fine ormolu mounts and are decorated with ornate chain swags. Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and finely cut original gilded hands. Eight day French striking movement with outside countwheel and starburst pendulum, circa 1870 An exceptionally fine French pillar clock...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu Rococo influenced mantel clock, having wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, the clock face having enamel Roman numerals, an e...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset
19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent Sèvres style gilt bronze and cobalt-blue 'Jeweled' painted porcelain clockset. The central clock case surmounted by a ruby and pearl 'jeweled' coupe flanked by bracket...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

English Regency Neo-Classical Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid
English Regency Neo-Classical Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid

English Regency Neo-Classical Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid

Located in London, GB

English Regency neo-classical mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid. A fine case of rouge marble, patinated bronze and original ormolu. The superb rouge marble breakfront base with D ends...

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Early 1800s English Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI style,  Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)
19th Century Louis XVI style,  Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)

19th Century Louis XVI style, Mantel Clock 17"(43cm)

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a cherub playing a base violin, a four glass case mounted with ormolu foliate and swag decoration, an eight...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique French Eclectic Style Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Antique French eclectic style enamel and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 41cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 36cm, width 17cm, depth 17cm This gilt bronze and enamel garniture contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra, all designed in the charming Belle Époque manner. The mantel clock, supported by a flat gilt bronze base, is constituted of a central plinth surmounted by a cylindrical clock...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils
Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils

By Denière Et Picard

Located in London, GB

Antique eclectic style gilt bronze clock set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils French, late 19th century Dimensions: Clock height 78cm, width 36cm, depth 24cm, candelabra height ...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock
Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The carriage clock is of rectangular form an...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine topie shaped feet below the ormolu base which is decorated with elegant...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock
French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu vase clock. Of unusual design set as it is on a spread ormolu base of eight sides, the front and back being long sides. The base sits upon f...

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1810s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, 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 Louis Xvith Period Lyre Clock
French Louis Xvith Period Lyre Clock

French Louis Xvith Period Lyre Clock

Located in London, GB

A very attractive Louis XVIth period French antique mantel clock of lyre form. Set on four shaped feet the sharp ended oval base with inset ormol...

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1780s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

By Jean A. Rennes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, ormolu and patinated bronze clock, signed Jean, A Rennes. The clock is raised by four fine topie s...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Régence Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
French Régence Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

French Régence Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

Located in London, GB

French Régence style gilt bronze clock garniture French, late 19th century Clock: Height 60cm, width 36cm, depth 20cm Candelabra: Height 67cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm This wonde...

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Late 19th Century French 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.

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