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Reloj de sobremesa francés en bronce dorado, época Imperio, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa francés en bronce dorado, época Imperio, siglo XIX

Reloj de sobremesa francés en bronce dorado, época Imperio, siglo XIX

Located in MADRID, ES

Espectacular reloj de sobremesa francés, época Imperio (1800-1815), en bronce dorado. Medidas: 41,5 cm largo x 65 cm alto x 14,5 cm fondo. El cuerpo del reloj está elevado sobre una...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock  by Miroy Frères
Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock  by Miroy Frères

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock by Miroy Frères

A superb early antique French ormolu and Sèvres style porcelain clock. It is made of exquisite ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted with very finely painted Sèvres style porcelain, ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris
Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris

Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris

By H. Luppens & Cie, Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and magnificent clock set by the renown bronze founder H Luppens of Brussels. Classically modelled in the Louis XVI style, the clock features three ormolu cherubs toiling to ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif

Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Madrid, ES

A true museum piece, this beautifully sculptural clock could easily find its home in a traditional environment, or be a functional and explosive counterpoint to a minimalist interior...

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Metal, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French 19th C. English Style Mantle Clock by Guenee
Antique French 19th C. English Style Mantle Clock by Guenee

Antique French 19th C. English Style Mantle Clock by Guenee

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 23.5 inches high x 19.5 inches wide x 8.5 inches deep Remarkably refined antique French 19th century English style gilt bronze mantel clock by Guenée, an exceptional and...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris
Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine and large Louis XVI style French mantel clock, from the end of the Napoleon III period, 1870-1880. The clock is bronze casted and has a fire-gilded finish, the dial is enamele...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style
Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style

Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style

By E. Kahn

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and parquetry standing clock by Kahn in the Régence style French, early 20th century Measures: Height 262cm, width 62cm, depth 17cm This beaut...

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Early 20th Century French Régence Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris
Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

A wall clock with gilt bronze ribbon bow joining a gilt bronze ribbon attached to the clock case with patinated bronze back section and laurel leaf mounted surrounding a circular glass hinged cover opening to an enamelled dial signed Bailly a Paris. An eagle with spread wings at the base seated on a plinth. All finely cast. The laurel leaves signify victory and the eagle represents strength and power. Bailly is considered on of the finest French clock makers...

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1810s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century

By Henri Voisin

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A Fine quality French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock in the Louis XVI style. Having a two handled urn to the top with flowers and garlands draping down to t...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 69cm, width 35cm, depth 26.5cm This dramatic a...

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Tall-Case Regulator attributed to Revollon. The Roman numeral dial signed: Revollon - M. Lion, with h...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez

By Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb, large and early Ormolu clock, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a Bleu Celeste ground and fine overglaze gilt decoration. The richly chased foliate case is...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI style Cartel wall clock, 52" 1880
French Louis XVI style Cartel wall clock, 52" 1880

French Louis XVI style Cartel wall clock, 52" 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This large and impressive late 19th-century French gilded ormolu cartel wall clock exemplifies the elegance of the Louis XVI style. Adorned with intricate detailing, it features a m...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

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

Reloj de sobremesa bracket; JOHN TAYLOR, Londres segunda mitad del siglo XVIIl
Reloj de sobremesa bracket; JOHN TAYLOR, Londres segunda mitad del siglo XVIIl

Reloj de sobremesa bracket; JOHN TAYLOR, Londres segunda mitad del siglo XVIIl

By John Taylor

Located in MADRID, ES

Reloj inglés de sobremesa bracket, con caja de madera de nogal de nogal ebonizada, y exterior chapado ébano y aplicaciones ornamentales de bronce en relieve y bulto redondo. Presen...

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50m, width 21cm, depth 14cm This fine mantel clock is an excellent ex...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

Located in Astoria, NY

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

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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Carriage Clock by Drocourt, Gilded Bronze, Circa 1885
Antique French Carriage Clock by Drocourt, Gilded Bronze, Circa 1885

Antique French Carriage Clock by Drocourt, Gilded Bronze, Circa 1885

Located in MADRID, ES

French carriage clock or officer’s clock (carriage clock / officier) Dimensions: 19 cm high × 10 cm wide × 9 cm deep In good condition Originally designed in the 19th century to acc...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu, Enamel, Bronze, Brass

An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Five Piece Clock Set
An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Five Piece Clock Set

An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Five Piece Clock Set

By Edouard Lievre

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exceptional French Japonisme Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Five-Piece Clock Set, In the Manner of Edouard Lièvre, circa 1870, Paris. This extraordinary French Japonisme clock set, ...

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Late 18th Century Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 12cm A wonderful example of late 18th century ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Height 121cm, width 64cm, depth 28cm Expertly produced in France during the final de...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This magnificent five-piece clock set is designed in the style of 18th century porcelain produced by the famous Sèvres Manufactory in France. The set is comprised of a mantel clock, a pair of flanking vases—which double-up as candelabra—and two candlesticks. The five items are crafted from ‘bleu Sèvres’ (navy) colored porcelain, which has been finely parcel gilt, jewelled and painted, and mounted in gilt bronze (ormolu). The mantel clock is composed of a circular porcelain dial, with a central painting of cherubs in flight, encircled by black Roman Numerals within white medallions. This is set within a gilt bronze bezel, crowned by a porcelain lidded urn, fitted with gilt bronze satyr head handles, draped with flower swags, and topped by a gilt bronze grape cluster finial. The clock case is supported on four porcelain columns, which are surmounted by a gilt bronze pinecone-tipped staff, draped with tasselled fabrics. A gilt bronze sculpture of a dancing Maenad (also called a Bacchante)—a female follower of the classical god of wine and ecstasy, Dionysus (or Bacchus). The woman plays the tambourine and is accompanied by a putto. The clock is placed on a shaped gilt bronze base, with two projecting scrolled wings, decorated with gilt bronze acanthus leaves and porcelain patera. The base is mounted with porcelain paintings of classical trophies, and putti within a gilt bronze cartouche frame. It is set on two gilt bronze feet, which are decorated with pointed porcelain covers and gilt bronze rosettes. Depending on personal preference, the vases that accompany the clock can be left as they are or made to serve as candelabra. When vases, they are topped by porcelain domed lids, with gilt bronze grape finials. To turn the items into candelabra, these lids are replaced by gilt bronze covers. Each cover is fitted with six gilt bronze branches—five of which are scrolling and decorated with acanthus leaves, and one extends upwards in a straight line. These terminate in wide drip-pans and urn-shaped capitals. The porcelain vase bodies feature fine paintings of couples courting in garden settings, and they are fitted with gilt bronze cherub head...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

Located in Greven, DE

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

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

L.Leroy & Cie Ormolu Carriage Clock
L.Leroy & Cie Ormolu Carriage Clock

L.Leroy & Cie Ormolu Carriage Clock

Located in Essex, MA

A Louis XVI style ormolu carriage clock, pendule d'officier. By L. Leroy , Paris. In an ormolu case with enamel dial. Mechanism not tested to see if it runs.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

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

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock, signed Samuel Marti. The clock is raised by six beautiful circular ormolu feet with fine fluted...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set
Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

An exceptional antique French Louis XV style clock set, circa 1870. Beautifully made in ormolu (finely gilded Bronze Dore), patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble. The clock is mo...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier

French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier

By Charpentier et Cie

Located in London, GB

Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented with scrolling foliate gilt bronze forms. The two are diamond shaped, with symmetri...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sévres Porcelain And Ormolu Annular Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sévres Porcelain And Ormolu Annular Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sévres Porcelain And Ormolu Annular Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres porcelain and Ormolu annular clock. The clock is raised by a square Ormolu base with a Coeur de Rai border des...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

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

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Ormolu

Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey
Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey

Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey

Located in London, GB

Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey French, 19th Century Height 56cm, width 34cm, depth 14cm. This exceptional piece is a fine ormolu-mounted and malachite mantel clock, with a movement made and stamped by Leroy and Pailly, dating to c.1840. Made in the Charles X style, this work exhibits the timeless combination of gilt-bronze and malachite to great effect, mounting the fine 19th century movement within a later malachite addition, surmounted in turn by a superb statue of horse and jockey. Further gilt elements decorate the case and the base. Exemplifying some of the best in antique clock making, and finished with a rare and impressive equestrian sculpture, it is the perfect collector's piece for those with a love of either horses, antique timepieces...

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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Large antique French Louis XV style patinated and gilt bronze clock set French, 19th Century Clock: Height 99cm, width 83cm, depth 32cm Torchères: Height 113cm, width 33cm, depth 28...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

By Johnson

Located in Amersham, GB

An extremely small single fusee bracket clock in a scalloped mahogany case. The eight day movement having a half deadbeat escapement with a T bar pendulum with hold fast, is beautifu...

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1830s English William IV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

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

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1850 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A fine and early ormolu ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Charles X  Clock with Bust of Apollo
French Charles X  Clock with Bust of Apollo

French Charles X Clock with Bust of Apollo

Located in London, GB

French Charles X patinated bronze, ormolu and black marble clock with bust of Apollo. Very well proportioned clock with a fine bronze taken from the classical marble of Apollo. The bronze was created by the feted Paris bronziers of Choiselat and Gallien who also made some of the fine bronze clocks of "Jason and the Golden fleece...

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1830s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock
Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock, circa 1830, the circular dial with strike on bell movement, signed "Charles a Paris", surmounted by the serpent and the eagle from...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock
Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, circa 1830, depicting Clio, muse of History, standing beside a pedestal, centered by a silvered dial, the movement strike on bell, on a rectang...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu And Jeweled Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu And Jeweled Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu And Jeweled Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, Ormolu and jeweled dial clock. The most elegant lyre shaped clock is raised on a stunning white Carrara marble base...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial
Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative Continental Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Vert Antique marble and patinated Bronze clock, signed Imperial. The clock is raised on six Ormol...

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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière
Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière

Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mounted Clock Set by Denière

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This clock set contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra. The central mantel clock is formed of a rectangular gilt bronze mounted grey marble base. Raised on four gilt bronze ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock
Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large and very Fine French Empire period ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, circa 1825 Height 89cm, width 57cm, depth 23cm This very Fine, sculpturally decorated mantel clock dates to the first French Empire period, and combines excellent antique clockmaking with Fine Classically-inspired sculpture to make a beautiful decorative piece. Both the backplate and the silvered brass dial, painted with Roman numerals, are stamped 'JACQUIER, A PARIS.' It bears the serial number 146 to upper left hand margin, and features steel moon hands set within a generous gilt laurel wreath cast bezel; it is cased in malachite (a later veneer), and richly adorned with gilt-bronze. The case is surmounted with a gilt-bronze sculpture of the Roman leader Caesar who wears a toga and a laurel crown...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

French Directoire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Maniere
French Directoire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Maniere

French Directoire Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Signed Maniere

By C. Maniere

Located in London, GB

French Directoire period ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock signed Maniere a Paris. A magnificent antique French Directoire mantel clock in patinated bronze and finest ormolu signed Maniere a Paris for Charles-Guillaume Maniere who was working in the Rue...

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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu clock set
French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu clock set

French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu clock set

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV/XVI st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu garniture clock set. This stunning three piece set is comprised of two candela...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke
19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

19th Century Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock by Linke

By François Linke

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century ormolu and white marble mantel clock by Linke French, Late 19th Century Height 56cm, width 39cm, depth 25cm This impressive mantel clock commands attention with i...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815
Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exquisite French Empire ormolu and cut-crystal clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat. Made from the finest quality mercury gilding ormolu, this c...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique French Hand-Painted Enamel Carriage Clock with Allegorical Themes
Antique French Hand-Painted Enamel Carriage Clock with Allegorical Themes

Antique French Hand-Painted Enamel Carriage Clock with Allegorical Themes

Located in London, GB

A fine cased carriage clock The substantially sized 'Gorge' case houses a lever platform escapement, striking the hours and half hours on a blued st...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Steel, Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

By J. Pradier, Susse Freres

Located in London, GB

This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852), whose sculptures can be found in nearly all of Paris's major m...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock, signed Simona à Paris, circa 1819. The clock is raised by six elegant topie shaped feet below the exceptional and most decorative scallop shaped white Carrara marble base. The base displays an exceptional stepped design and beautiful pierced baluster like wrap around ormolu gallery with a fine twisted ribbon fillet and central rosette. Leading up each side are impressive columns raised by square supports with exceptional concave sides decorated with fitted pierced foliate ormolu mounts, and rosettes encased by unique posts and chains. The columns are each adorned with lovely swaging ormolu fabrics, tassels, and an exquisite array of beaded and twisted ribbon ormolu fillets leading upwards to the superb ball and chain pendants. Above the beautiful pendulum with two intricately detailed rooster heads and central sun mask is the elegant enameled clock face with Arabic hour and minute markers with pieced hands with the rare inclusion of a second hand framed within an outstanding and finely detailed ormolu band of intertwined ropes. Above is a handsome richly chased Roman soldier wearing a cape and holding a dagger and sheath...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel of porcelain imitating champlevé enamel with geometric design on turquoise ground ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

By Achille Brocot, Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel giving the maximum amount of decorative effect, with gilt bronze accents; the plinth base of rectangular form, with everted stepped corners, and precisely chased gilt bronze figures, two representing Mercury-the god of travel and merchants with his winged helmet and coin purse in hand; the others representing Fortuna-the goddess of luck; the sides glazed, with mooresque arcaded pierced mounts enclosing a vase, in gilt bronze with overlapping palm trees above: the top of domed form with an octagonal platform, surmounted by an architectural dome, its engraved detail and structure reminiscent of Byzantine prototypes. The silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals for the hours, and within an arabesque dial divided into quadrants, with the key aperture at 6 o'clock. Below, the manual calendar, and a semi-circular thermometer. The dial signed by the retailer "Hunt & Roskell / London." The mechanism replaced with a one-year duration movement by Achille Brocot. English, circa 1860 A closely related clock, by Thomas Cole, though not bearing his signature, with a case of identical form and differing bronze decoration, previously with Butchoff. A third known coromandel-veneered example, also unsigned, is discussed by John...

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19th Century English Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Fine Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock - François Linke Index No 86
Fine Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock - François Linke Index No 86

Fine Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock - François Linke Index No 86

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century 'Belle Époque' Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock by François Linke (1855-1946) Index Number 86. The clockcase modelled as a tambourine amidst blossoming roses, a mask and fan, on an oval bead-edged marble plinth with recessed panels mounted with fruiting vines, on turned feet, the reverse of the white enamel clock dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes signed 'F. Linke, Paris', timepiece movement. Circa: Paris, 1895. François Linke (d. 1946) was awarded the gold medal for his Grand Bureau at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. He was the most celebrated Ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in 1855, he moved to Paris in 1881. He produced furniture of the highest quality at his workshops at 170, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, and established showrooms at 26, Place Vendme. A much simpler version of this commode, with fewer ormolu mounts and with no marquetry, is illustrated in Christopher Payne's "François Linke 1855-1946 The Belle Epoque of French Furniture" Antique Collectors' Club, 2003 Edition, Index 720, Page 498. Literature Payne, C., François Linke 1855-1946: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, 2003, models illustrated pp. 160, 182, 247 and the black and white cliché on p. 487. Another example of this model was sold at Sotheby's New York, Sale 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver and Works of Art on April 22, 2010, Lot 448 'Lot 448: FRANÇOIS LINKE 1855 - 1946 A GILT-BRONZE AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE TABLE CLOCK PARIS, CIRCA 1895, INDEX NUMBER 86' Sold for $10,000 USD Another example of this model was sold at Christie's New York, Sale '500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe' (PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF RAYMOND AND MIRIAM KLEIN) on October 20, 2011, Lot 146A 'A FRENCH ORMOLU AND ROUGE MARBLE TABLE...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu garniture set. This stunning set consisting of a central clock and two ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

Located in London, GB

This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...

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19th Century French Gothic Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Alabaster, 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.

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