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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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Champleve enamel mantle clock, 19th Century.
Champleve enamel mantle clock, 19th Century.

Champleve enamel mantle clock, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu Champleve enamel mantle clock, having an urn finial to the top, columns supported by winged sphinx's. The eight day duration clo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century
French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality mid 19th Century French gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantel clock with a matched pair of classical five brach candelabra, with putti supporting cornucopia. The c...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture
A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture

A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture

By Jollet & Cie

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, Comprising a 'Pendule à Cercles Tournants' Modelled with the Three Graces and a Pair of Cherub Four-Light Cand...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock
French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

Located in London, GB

French antique, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock. A very rare model with two good figures of cupids holding up the platform on which the clock face rests and the swags a...

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1890s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style

French Gilt Bronze and Faience Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style

By Creil et Montereau

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and faience clock set in the chinoiserie style French, late 19th century Clock: Height 52cm, width 43cm, depth 18cm Candelabra: Height 53cm, width 26cm, depth 1...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris
pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris

pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by William Colin, Paris. Each stunning clock and barometer are set within ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century
French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century

French Ormolu Calendar Mantel Clock, 19th Century

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French, 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock with a calendar dial. Having pink Sevres porcelain panels. Foliate and ribbon decoration, the clock being an eight...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An enchanting late 19th century French gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, depicting cherubs playing, one chasing a young girl, the other hiding amongst a wreath and foliage. The ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra
Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra

Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Important Early 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantle Clock By Andre-Antoine Ravrio and Mesnil Modeled with a large and beautiful gilt bronze figure of recumbent...

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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, 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

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Three Piece Clock Garniture
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Three Piece Clock Garniture

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Three Piece Clock Garniture

By Raingo Frères

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Napoleon III gilt bronze and porcelain three piece clock garniture by Raingo Freres. The circular gilt and 'jewel' decorated porcelain dial of the clock with Roman numerals an...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set
19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

19th Century Turquoise Sèvres Style Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A high quality gilt bronze and Turquoise Sèvres style jeweled Porcelain clock set. The clock surmounted by a covered urn and flanked by lion masks on each side, en suite with a pair of painted turquoise porcelain vases...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock by Japy Fréres in the Louis XVI Manner

By Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

A table clock in the Louis XVI Manner By Japy Frères The finely chased ormolu case is dressed with pink 'Sèvres' style hand decorated polychrome panels to the face and sides, dep...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock

Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock

By Francois Vion

Located in London, GB

This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier model by François Vion, a famous Parisian metalworker of the 18th century. In this design, as in Vion’s, the Three Graces are depicted holding up a spherical clock...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock

By Zacharie Raingo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu clock by Raingo Frères, Paris. At the base are stunning ormolu mounts of rosettes and scrolled foliate...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Mid 19th Century Charles X Period Ormolu Portico Clock
French Mid 19th Century Charles X Period Ormolu Portico Clock

French Mid 19th Century Charles X Period Ormolu Portico Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French mid 19th century Charles X period ormolu portico clock. The clock is raised by fine bun feet below the rectangular base with an elegant mottled design and richl...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Empire Style Bronze And Marble Mounted Tall Case Clock
Antique French Empire Style Bronze And Marble Mounted Tall Case Clock

Antique French Empire Style Bronze And Marble Mounted Tall Case Clock

By Maison Krieger

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 90.5 inches high x 26 inches wide x 16 inches deep. Exceptionally elegant antique French Empire style bronze and marble mounted tall case clock, a striking architectural...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th Century Measures: height 42cm, width 22cm, depth 11cm This fine clock...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

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

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs
Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in London, GB

Antique French cartel clock of Venus with cherubs French, Late 19th Century Height 120cm, width 55cm, depth 20cm This remarkable cartel clock is inspired by an 18th-century desi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

A period Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock, also known alternatively as 'Cartel d'Alcove' or 'œil de bœuf Cartel d’Alcove' or bull's eye, the circular dial headed by a cockerel, within a...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French early 19th century white Carrara, Griotte marble and Ormolu clock
French early 19th century white Carrara, Griotte marble and Ormolu clock

French early 19th century white Carrara, Griotte marble and Ormolu clock

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most attractive French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara, Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu clock, attributed to Étienne Maurice Falconet. This wonderf...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock

Located in London, GB

This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects. The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères
Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 73cm, width 29cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 66cm, width 30cm, depth ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Table Garniture
19th Century Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Table Garniture

19th Century Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock Table Garniture

Located in MADRID, ES

Magnífica Guarnición de Chimenea Francesa Estilo Napoleón III – "Alegoría de las Artes y las Ciencias" Fecha: Circa 1860-1880 Origen: París, Francia Materiales: Bronce dorado al merc...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This wonderfully ornate gilt bronze mantel clock is covered with fine sculptural decoration, including female busts, architectural motifs and stylized foliage. With its wealth of cla...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th Century Measures: Height 56cm, width 35cm, depth 12cm Crafted from gilt bronze and a later malac...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Charles X Period Ormolu Mounted Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock
Charles X Period Ormolu Mounted Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock

Charles X Period Ormolu Mounted Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Jacob Petit

Located in London, GB

Charles X Period Ormolu Mounted Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock French, c.1825 Height 36cm, width 18.5m, depth 10.5cm Set within a beautiful porcelain case, parcel gilt, and flor...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This fine neoclassical style mantel clock is from the early 19th century. The clock is cast in gilt bronze, and features the surmounting figure of Asteria seated with the figure of a...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French Napoleon III ormolu carriage clock, with all five panels mounted in red marble. The marble panels overlaid with original gilt bronze neoclassical figures and acant...

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1880s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Eight Day Striking Clock
Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Eight Day Striking Clock

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Eight Day Striking Clock

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century French eight day silk-suspension, striking clock, contained in ormolu case mounted with vases and urns of flowers with well-cast b...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire ormolu and bronze Pendule au Bon Sauvage clock signed Alibert
French Empire ormolu and bronze Pendule au Bon Sauvage clock signed Alibert

French Empire ormolu and bronze Pendule au Bon Sauvage clock signed Alibert

Located in London, GB

French Empire pendule au bon sauvage mantel clock in ormolu and bronze. The clock is in extremely good condition. Entirely original gilding. A particularly fine convex white enamel dial with Roman numerals. The figure with original white enamel eyes, sits on the case of the clock, foot resting on a barrel, and pipe in hand. To the other side of the clock rests a ships anchor. The back of the ormolu case is signed Alibert a Paris, for the maker. Tardy has Francois Alibert working in Paris, Rue J.J. Rouseau from 1812 -30 The clock driven by 30 hour chain fusee watch...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Charles X Gilt and Silver Clock
Charles X Gilt and Silver Clock

Charles X Gilt and Silver Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

An impressive Charles X gilt and silver clock in the gothic taste, France. Circa 1825

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London
Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London

Fine George III Marble Mantel Clock by Thomas Weeks, London

Located in London, GB

A highly refined and elegant late Georgian mantel clock by the celebrated London maker Thomas Weeks (1743–1834), signed on the enamel dial “Semaine à Londres”. This sophisticated bil...

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1790s English Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

An attractive French Napoleon III antique mantel clock in original ormolu and fine pink, handpainted and jewelled porcelain. The clock sits upon its ori...

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1870s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration by Japy Freres
French Ormolu Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration by Japy Freres

French Ormolu Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

French gilt ormolu mantle clock with beautiful champlevé decoration with turned pilasters, architectural pediment with four turned finials. Gilded chapter ring with Roman numerals...

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1870s French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Renaissance Revival enamel and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th century Size: Height 53cm, width 29cm, depth 22cm The mantel clock i...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed by Denière
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed by Denière

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed by Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed by Denière. The clock is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below beautiful block rosettes. At the center is a richl...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock
Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, having a central urn, flanked by Pan like figures each with hoof feet. Swags and drapes of foliag...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock
French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock

French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed Veibel a Lyon. This stunning clock is raised on Ormolu topie shaped feet supporting a rectangular marble base. The base is decorated with finely chased Ormolu plaques on three sides, in the manner of Clodion, and with delicate beaded frames. Standing on the base are four Ormolu Doric columns leading up to the Carrara marble entablature decorated with Ormolu pegasi and finely chased beaded trim bands. From the entablature hangs the enameled clock face and mechanism, adorned with a delicate Ormolu frame and richly chased hanging drapery featuring a foliate movements, mythical creatures, and a lovely female mask atop the wonderful sunburst pendulum. All original gilt throughout. Veibel a Lyon, also known as "Weibel", was an 18th century master clock maker based in Lyon, France. Established in 1783, Veibel began his career by crafting exceptional table clocks and pocket watches. Later he specializes in astronomical regulators...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a sunburst pendulum, surmounted by the gilded figure of Athena wearing armour with a plu...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Royer
Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Royer

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Royer

By Ernest Royer

Located in London, GB

This beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) clock set was crafted, circa 1870 in France. The set is designed in a rich Rococo style, after decorative art of the Louis XV period (1715-1774). ...

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1870s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Figural Clock
Large 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Figural Clock

Large 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Figural Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A magnificent French mantel clock in patinated bronze and original ormolu. Modeled with figures of two classically dressed females sitting back to back against the clock drum and rea...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Ormolu and Marble Clock
French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Ormolu and Marble Clock

French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Ormolu and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular mid 19th century French Neo-Classical Empire st. ormolu and marble clock. The clock is raised on a rectangular Vert Maurin marble base with ormolu supports. Centered at...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock
18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An imposing 18th century eight day long case clock by Simister of Birmingham. The amazing mahogany case has a flame mahogany veneered door and the large reeded columns with ormolu mounts to the top. The whole case inlaid with bandings and stringing. The early painted dial...

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Late 18th Century 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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