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French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid carrying time by Le Roy Hr du Roi
French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid carrying time by Le Roy Hr du Roi

French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid carrying time by Le Roy Hr du Roi

Located in London, GB

A Fine Ormolu mantle Clock after a Design by Thomire. This theme is constantly repeated during the Directoire & Empire period. Thomire is known to have used this model. The quality ...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style
French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and patinated bronze sun burst cartel wall clock. Depicting cherubs among clouds and sun rays. The white enamel clock fac...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 19th Century
Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 19th Century

Large Louis XVI Style Clock Set, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive, good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and bronze clock set. Having a mother and child mounted above the clock, which has an eight day...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm, width 54cm, depth 19cm This exceptional timepiece was made in Empire period Fr...

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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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

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

By Marchand

Located in London, GB

Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures: Clock: Height 87cm, width 47cm, depth 21cm Bracket: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 24cm Total: Height 127cm This beautiful 18th century French bracket clock...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XIV st. tortoiseshell, brass and ormolu Cartel Clock signed F.Lesage Paris. The beautiful clock is raised on its orig...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

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

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

Located in New York, NY

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

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set
Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Belle Époque period gilt bronze and enamel clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 46cm, width 23cm, depth 15cm Vases: Height 29cm, diameter 11.5cm Candlestic...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock

By Le Roy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock, signed Le Roy, Paris. This stunning rotunda shaped clock is raised on eight Orm...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture
19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture

19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

A Fine 19th Century French Sevres-Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, each richly decorated with h...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

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 gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set
French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set

French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 45cm, width 26cm, depth 14.5cm Candelabra: Height 31.5cm, width 21cm, depth 9cm This char...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

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

Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer
Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer

Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer

Located in London, GB

Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer French, Mid-18th Century Height 133cm, width 34cm, depth 16cm Dating from the mid-18th century, this remarkab...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock. This most decorative mantel clock is raised on Ormolu base with a bombee front display...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.
C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A French late 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set. The clock having a classical urn mounted to the top, Lion mask drop handles either...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu clock. The clock is raised by elegant block feet with fine fluted and les oves designs. Impressive mirrored ...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and extremely high quality French mid-19th century Louis XV st. kingwood, tulipwood, and ormolu grandfather clock. The clock is raised by a fine scalloped shaped kingwo...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze mantel clock with Classical figures French, 19th century Measures: Height 45cm, width 39cm, depth 17cm This mantel clock feat...

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19th Century French Empire 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 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

Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture
Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture

Antique early 19th century French red marble and ormolu clock garniture

Located in London, GB

An impressive early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu Clock Garniture comprising a pair of campana shaped Urns with satyr mask carrying handles supported on red marble plinths with...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, 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 Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 55cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 46cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture By Ch. Drieu, Paris
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture By Ch. Drieu, Paris

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture By Ch. Drieu, Paris

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning 19th century ormolu clock garniture in the Louis XV style by Ch. Drieu, the white enamel with Roman numerals signed “Ch. Drieu, 4 Rue de Thorigny”. The clock is flanked by...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This exceptionally detailed clock set consists of a mantel clock and a pair of accompanying vases, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enam...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful cloisonne enamel clock set is an artful piece of design in the neoclassical style: each piece is elaborately applied with turquoi...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

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

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Ormolu

French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock French, 19th Century Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm This beautiful Baroque style mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The highly detailed case takes the form of a piece of miniaturised architecture: a campanile of sorts, the top level contains the clock dial while the lower level, approached by shallow steps, is flanked by figurative sculptures and culminates in a bas relief frieze...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie Red Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie Red Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie Red Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set

By Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie

Located in London, GB

This fine and ornate antique clock set by Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie comprises a clock and two flanking candelabra. The asymmetrical clock is set on a red marble base with ormolu feet and features a central relief panel in patinated bronze. The circular red marble clock...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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

Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture, Gilt-Bronze & Porcelain
Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture, Gilt-Bronze & Porcelain

Napoléon III Sèvres Style Clock Garniture, Gilt-Bronze & Porcelain

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Napoléon III gilt-bronze and sèvres style cobalt blue ground 'Jewelled' Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of five-light vase candel...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.
Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.

Pink marble Lyre shape mantle clock, 19th Century.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century French Pink marble and gilded ormolu mounts, of a sun burst and swags above the Lyre. A white enamel clock face wit...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer

By Julien Le Roy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large scale pair of French 18th century Louis XV period cartel clock and barometer signed Le Roy & Cie, Paris. Each ormolu case has a exquisite a symmetrical design with scrolled foliate movements amidst richly chased branches and flowers. At the center are the original enameled dials one being the clock and the other being the barometer. Each dial is surrounded by an ormolu lattice design while above are period scenes of a gentleman courting a maiden. The young man stands above the young maiden playing a flute while she sits below reading the sheet music. Two sheep seem to be enjoying themselves listening to the music being played. Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) was a major 18th-century Parisian clockmaker and watchmaker. Born in Tours in 1686, by the age of 13, he had already made his first clock. In 1699, he moved to Paris further training. He became maitre horloger in 1713 and later juré of his guild. Further appointments followed, including the Directorship of the Société des Arts, but the pinnacle of his achievement was being appointed clockmaker (Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) toking Louis XV in 1739. He carried on his business from Rue du Harlay until his death in 1759. His son Pierre Le Roy...

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18th Century French Louis XV 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

New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case
New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case

New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case

By Franz Hermle, DeART

Located in Germantown, MD

A 21st Century German Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case in new open box condition. Clock made in Germany by the historic, very famous Franz Hermle clock...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock
French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock

French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock

Located in Forney, TX

A breathtaking antique French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) porcelain mounted mixed metal mantel clock. Born in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, fine quality Parisian work, exceptionally executed in luxuriously opulent 18th century Louis XV Rocaille taste, finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, featuring a visually striking sculptural floral fiolate adorned gilt metal case, heavily embellished with fine porcelain flowers...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 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

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period gilt bronze figurative mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 33cm, width 31cm, depth 12cm This superb mantel clock is a wonderful example of the...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This Sèvres style clock is an elegant piece of late 19th century design, which will make a wonderful addition to a mantelpiece. It has been beautifully cast in bronze and gilded (orm...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Period Ormolu Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu clock signed by Raingo Frères. The clock is raised by lovely mottled feet with a floral desig...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
19th Century Sevres Clock Set

19th Century Sevres Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality 19th century French Sevres porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a very impressive pair of five branch candelabra each...

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1890s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

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

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

By H. Luppens & Cie

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and white Carrara marble clock signed H Luppens & Cie. The clock is raised by five topie shaped feet with f...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by foliate topie shaped feet below the oblong shaped white Ca...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style
A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style

A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine 19th century and substantial ormolu clock, of Rococo balloon form, sweeping acanthus swags, scrolls and floral flourishes, which is topped by classical cornucopias. The clock ...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock by Roque, Paris. The clock is raised by elegant circular mottled feet with fine wrap around foliate band...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock, having a gilded ormolu putti seated on the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderfu...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris Bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1813 Dimensions: H x W x D: 30 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The "La Lieuse" pendulum is probably the best-kn...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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

Neoclassical Style French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style French malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm This neoclassical Louis XVI style mant...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

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

Greek Revolution or Hellenistic Clock of Marmaluke

Located in London, GB

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

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1820s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century
French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century

French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century

By Guéret Frères

Located in Lisbon, PT

French Bronze Dore Mantle Table Clock by Leveque Guéret, 19th Century. Louis XVI gilded bronze clock with enamelled dial with hollow hands White marble pedestal richly decorated wi...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze, 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.