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An ormolu mantel clock with Queen Victoria in medieval dress, by Monroux, 1843
An ormolu mantel clock with Queen Victoria in medieval dress, by Monroux, 1843

An ormolu mantel clock with Queen Victoria in medieval dress, by Monroux, 1843

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This fine and unusual mantel clock is a rare model produced in France for the British market. The case incorporates a finely cast and chased figure of a lady in medieval dress, almos...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

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

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

By F. Pelissier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

Materials

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

Located in London, GB

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

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1860s English Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra
Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra

Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra

Located in London, GB

This clock set is designed in a wonderful ‘chinoiserie’ style. This style was inspired by the art of China, and it was very fashionable in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries. The ...

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Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

Located in London, GB

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

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This garniture comprises three pieces: a mantel clock and two flanking candelabra, the entire ensemble designed and ornamented in an ornate neoclassical style. The garniture is composed of gilt bronze and lapis lazuli, with the lapis elements being a later addition. The mantel clock, which is supported by a lapis trefoil form base set on its sides with gilt bronze pierced foliate mounts, the gilt bronze contrasting beautifully with the lapis lazuli, contains a figural group of the three graces, sculpted from bronze and exquisitely gilded. The trio holds above their heads the spherical clock...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Sided Mantel Clock in Four Glass Form
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Sided Mantel Clock in Four Glass Form

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Sided Mantel Clock in Four Glass Form

Located in London, GB

French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain sided mantel clock in four glass form. The clock has fine jewelled porcelain panels on three sides including the full size dial. The porcelai...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and high quality mid-19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu clock. The clock is raised by four tapered fluted legs decorated with acanthus leaves. The scalloped shaped c...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

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 Three-Piece Louis XV and Sèvres Style Clock and Ewer Set
Antique Three-Piece Louis XV and Sèvres Style Clock and Ewer Set

Antique Three-Piece Louis XV and Sèvres Style Clock and Ewer Set

Located in London, GB

Antique Three-piece Louis XV and Sèvres style clock and ewer set French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 36cm, width 34cm, depth 12cm Consisting of a central mantel clock a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV 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

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 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

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock by Ernest Royer
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock by Ernest Royer

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock by Ernest Royer

Located in London, GB

This fine neoclassical style mantel clock will make a sumptuous addition to a grand room, or could be given as a unique gift to a loved one. The clock is the work of Ernest Royer, an...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set
Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Clock Set

By Ferdinand Berthoud

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and good quality 19th century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture. The pair of five branch candelabra supported by a pair of classical semi clad females, ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

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

Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, depicting a mother and child after harvesting above an eight day duration chiming clock...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu
Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This fantastic porcelain clock garniture contains three vases, one of which has been mounted with a ormolu clock dial with jewels surrounding it. The vases are decorated in the style of the Sèvres Porcelain manufacturers, with cartouches to the front and back. The panels on the front depict ladies and putti in a landscape, while the reverse sides depict riverbanks. The vases are set on ormolu bases with canted angles, and feature twin ormolu handles which take the form of masks. The central vase is surmounted by an ormolu putti...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

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

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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

Charles X Ormolu and Paris Porcelain Clock
Charles X Ormolu and Paris Porcelain Clock

Charles X Ormolu and Paris Porcelain Clock

Located in London, GB

A FINE CHARLES X ORMOLU AND PARIS PORCELAIN CLOCK, THE ORMOLU ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN FRANCOIS DENIERE, CIRCA 1830. The dial signed Bourdon Hr du Roi...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Annular Signed Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Annular Signed Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Annular Signed Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, ormolu and patinated bronze annular clock, signed MARTI, circa 1840. Raised by a...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI, Ormolu and Sevres Style Mantle Clock, 19th Century
Louis XVI, Ormolu and Sevres Style Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Louis XVI, Ormolu and Sevres Style Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantle clock, having reclining putti holding garlands of flowers either side a vase of flowers, two serves style porcelain p...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble and Ormolu Garniture Set
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble and Ormolu Garniture Set

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Carrara Marble and Ormolu Garniture Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period white Carrara marble and ormolu garniture clock set signed by Jean-Simon Bourdier. The clock is raised by elegant mot...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock

Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock The clock face is flanked by one child playing the french horn,the other playing with finger cymbals, all raised on an elabor...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, 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

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold i...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

By Festeau Le Jeune

Located in London, GB

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

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Antique neoclassical style three-piece gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 57cm, width 74cm, depth 23cm. Candelabra: Height 83cm, width 27cm, d...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros

By Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros

Located in London, GB

Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock by Gros French, circa 1860 Measures: Clock height 90cm, width 52cm, depth 30cm Bracket height 44cm, width 55cm, dept...

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu cartel clock. The clock is raised on its original wall mounting stand with a lovely foliate bottom finial ...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze Louis XVI style clock garniture. The four branch, Rococo influenced candelabra each supported by three classical...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, 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

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

Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser
Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser

Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser

Located in London, GB

This gilt bronze mounted mantel clock is formed about a beautiful sky-blue, parcel gilt Sèvres style porcelain vase. The enamel dial is mounted within a gilt bronze drum that is drap...

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Located in London, GB

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

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

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin
Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin

Located in London, GB

This wonderful mantel clock is designed in the image of an ancient Roman ruin. The clock is clearly inspired by the kind of prints, paintings and drawings of dilapidated Roman buildi...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This clock set was designed in France in the late 19th century in a fanciful ‘Oriental’ style. The set is comprised of a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra, all of which have been...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière
Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière

Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière

Located in London, GB

A gilt bronze and blue lapis lazuli clock with bust of Molière French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 61cm, width 27cm, depth 13cm This exquisite French mantel clock originates fr...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

By Jollet & Cie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock, signed Jollet & Cie. The clock is raised by a square stepped base with a finely chased pierced...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890

Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality Louis XVI style French gilded ormolu mantel clock, signed Barbedienne. Having shield and foliate decoration to the top, white enamel roman numerals, a lyre shaped pend...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality large 19th century French gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel clock garniture, having cherubs perched on top and to the sides, turned finials and columns. Bright coloured classical motif enamel decoration, flanked by a pair of...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Mantel Clock
Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Mantel Clock

Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Mantel Clock

By Gérard-Jean Galle

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock dates from the period of Charles X and is crafted from gilt bronze with a later lapis lazuli veneer. The clock body is columnar in form, having a rectangular profil...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Sevres Style Porcelain by Ernest Royer
Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Sevres Style Porcelain by Ernest Royer

Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Sevres Style Porcelain by Ernest Royer

By Ernest Royer

Located in London, GB

This splendid neoclassical style French mantel clock is beautifully crafted in ormolu and porcelain decorated in the Sevres style. 'ER', the mark of French clockmaker Ernest Royer, active in the later 19th Century, is stamped on the underside of the ormolu mounts. There are three Sevres style porcelain plaques in total, all set on turquoise ground: the plaque to the front of the clock depicts a cherub and a nymph as well as containing the clock face with Roman numerals. The two sides of the clock case feature further porcelain plaques, which portray Neptune, Aurora and mermaids. The rectangular ormolu clock case is surmounted by a putto with a dog. There is a neoclassical pilaster...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality French gilded ormolu, bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, in the Louis XVI style. Having Doves above the clock face, an enamel dial with an eight day movement, chiming on the hour and half hour. Bronze putti on either side play the pipes and mounted on a rouge marble base. Maker name; Hamilton and inches...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Victorian Ormolu Clock and Barometer Desk Set, of Maritime or Naval Interest

Victorian Ormolu Clock and Barometer Desk Set, of Maritime or Naval Interest

Located in London, GB

Each in the form of a ship's wheel with 2.5 inch silvered dial, contained in cases, one with seven turned banded agate handles, the other with eight banded agate handles, each on ova...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Agate, Ormolu

French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880
French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880

French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, having a standing cherub holding a Cockerel above a white enamel clock face, retails name; Rob. Engstro...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu and Severs porcelain mantel clock. Having putti on either side, holding garlands of flowers. Inset hand-painted Sevres porcelain p...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs

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

What is ormolu?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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