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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

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 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

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

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

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

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu and porcelain clock. The small scale clock is raised by fine tapered fluted legs below striking richly chased block rosettes cente...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze, 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

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture
Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

Located in Tarzana, CA

A rare and very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted white marble 3-piece Rotary (Annular) clock set comprising a clock and a pair of 3 arms candelabra. The urn s...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Style Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock
19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Style Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock

19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Style Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine and most attractive 19th century French Louis XV Rococo Style ormolu and porcelain mantle clock, modelled as an urn with floral finial and goat head masks to the sides, o...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris

Located in London, GB

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set
19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality, 19th century French gilded ormolu and champleve enamel clock garniture. The clock has a cherub on either side, an urn with swags to the top, 'C' scroll and folia...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Enamel, 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

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

Small Ormolu French Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

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

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 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

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris
French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

Located in London, GB

A French Directoire ormolu mounted black marble portico clock of Egyptian temple form. Set upon ormolu toupee feet with a rectangular black marble base. Black marble columns rise up ...

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1790s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

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

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Marble, 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 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 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

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

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Onyx, Bronze, 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

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

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy & Cie
Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy & Cie

Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy & Cie

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style circular movement mantel clock by Leroy & Cie French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 72cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock, crafted from white marble, gilt bronze, and patinated bronze—takes the shape of an Amphora vase form case above a cylindrical stem and a circular foot, the stem and foot ornamented with classicising gilt bronze mounts. The foot of the vase sits on an architecturally formed plinth, which is decorated with inset gilt bronze relief panels...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock
Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

The large and elegant antique French Empire style bronze and marble figural clock features a rectangular stepped base of dark green marble, raised on four gilt bronze feet cast with ...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely elegant and very high-quality French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu, Bleu Turquin and white Carrara marble clock signed by Jean-Baptiste Dutertre. The clock is rai...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

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

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils
Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

By Le Roy

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Le Roy et fils French, c. 1810 Height 36cm, width 37cm, depth 14cm This refined mantel clock was created during the Empire period by the esteem...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1820-1830. A large-scale early 19th century bronze and gilt bronze mantel clock, the clocks hunting theme, featuring three different scenes. The bronze Diana...

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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s
French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s

French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s

Located in New York, NY

French Japanism Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie. The clock consists of a spherical champlevé enamel body mounted in an ormolu structure. The enamel surface i...

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

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 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

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

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Gris st. Anne, white Carrara marble, and Ormolu clock. This beautiful clock is supported on a circular white Carrara marble...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond
A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond

A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and Rare French 18th-Century Doré Bronze Mantel Clock Attributed to Robert Osmond. The clock is designed in the form of an urn, supported by a central pedestal and a re...

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1750s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

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

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Garniture Clock Set
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Garniture Clock Set

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Garniture Clock Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu mounted on white Carrara marble clock Garniture set. The three piece set includes a pair of two arm candelabras ormolu mounted with beads and C scrolled arms. The clock is ornamented with ormolu laurel garlands and an urn of prosperity above. The whole is raised on four marble columns...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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

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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

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality French, 19th century pink sevres porcelain and gilded ormolu clock set. Having a classical urn to the top, an eight day chiming movement. A romantic scene painted to t...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

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

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock
Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Large Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Circular Movement Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze circular movement mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 82cm, width 26cm, depth 26cm Crafted from the finest of materials, including beautiful white marble, gilt bronze, and patinated bronze, this unusually large mantel clock is a superb piece of neoclassical design. The clock features a white marble vase-shaped case, which houses its circular movement. The vase is set above a plinth form base, which is inset with gilt bronze relief panels...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical 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.