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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble & Ormolu Lyre Clock & Candelabra Set
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble & Ormolu Lyre Clock & Candelabra Set

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble & Ormolu Lyre Clock & Candelabra Set

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style White Marble and Ormolu 'Lyre' Clock Garniture Set. The lyre-shaped white marble clock is mounted with finely chased ormolu throu...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere
French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

Located in London, GB

French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original late 18th century model by Claud Michalon. This version was made by the famous early...

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1810s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

Mantel Clock Urania - Allegory of astronomy Montpellier Bronze, marble, enamel circa 1825 Dimensions: Height x width x depth: 37 x 31 x 10 cm Description: Beautiful mantel clock designed by the famous Parisian bronzier Jean Andre Reiche...

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1820s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style
19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style

19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style

Located in London, GB

A mantel clock in the Louis XV manner. Constructed in white Carrara marble and gilt bronze; the rectangular form base having bowed ends, rises from gilt toupie feet and has opposed gilt sphinxes and gilt bronze foliate mounts to the facia; the two train clock...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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

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

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Victorian French Quality Ornate Ormolu and Bronze Mantle Clock
Antique Victorian French Quality Ornate Ormolu and Bronze Mantle Clock

Antique Victorian French Quality Ornate Ormolu and Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian French quality ornate ormolu and bronze mantle clock having a quality bronze cherub to the top ornate ormolu case with scroll, bow and leaf decoration, circular han...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, 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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period neoclassical malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm This mantel clock was finely crafted in the Empire period, wrought from ormolu and a later malachite veneer. The design of the clock is based on classical architecture. It features a malachite entablature—with an ormolu pierced mount to the front—which is supported on four ormolu bun feet. The malachite column shafts are smooth and each culminate in a capital, supporting the malachite top. Between the columns, there is a drum clock...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, 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

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and unique French early 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu mantel clock, signed by Chapsal a Paris. The clock is raised on finely chased swan supports below a rectangula...

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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

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Ormolu

French 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A.
French 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A.

French 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most decorative Chinese Export Porcelain and French 19th century Ormolu mounted garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A. This stunning three piece garniture set consist of ...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical Louis XVI period French mantel clock French, late 18th century Dimensions: Height 56cm, width 33cm, depth 9.5cm Crafted from o...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Enamel, 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

Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Bourbon restauration malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, 1827 Dimensions: Height 65cm, width 32cm, depth 20cm This beautiful early 19th Century m...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, 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

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Enamel, 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

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze, Cut Glass, and Porcelain Clock Set
Antique Continental Gilt Bronze, Cut Glass, and Porcelain Clock Set

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze, Cut Glass, and Porcelain Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Antique Continental gilt bronze, cut glass, and porcelain clock set Continental, late 19th century Clock: Height 45cm, width 30cm, depth 22cm Candelabra: Height 46cm, width 23cm, ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel
19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel

19th century French Empire Period Elm Barometer signed Gabriel

Located in London, GB

Empire Cistern Barometer by Gabriel Of rectangular form, with the case waisted, veneered in burr elm with mounts in the manner of Percier and Fontaine, of cistern type, with bronze ...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Ormolu And Sevres Style Porcelain Three Piece Mantel Clock Garniture Set
Ormolu And Sevres Style Porcelain Three Piece Mantel Clock Garniture Set

Ormolu And Sevres Style Porcelain Three Piece Mantel Clock Garniture Set

Located in Cypress, CA

Exceptional Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style ormolu and Sevres style porcelain 3 piece clock garniture set Dial marked: Richond / Boult. / Montmartre 21 Paris; Movement marke...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Louis XVI style gilded clock set, C19th
Large Louis XVI style gilded clock set, C19th

Large Louis XVI style gilded clock set, C19th

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite French 19th-century clock set features a striking rouge marble base adorned with elegant gilded ormolu accents. The centerpiece showcases a detailed bronze statue of a...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, 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 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

19th Century Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock
19th Century Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

19th Century Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

Located in London, GB

An ormolu cased Cartel clock by Vincenti & Cie Constructed in gilt bronze, depicting a well modelled figure of Father Time, carrying his scythe, with a winged cherub surmount, hou...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XV Rococo Style Clock and Barometer Set by P. Gravelin
Louis XV Rococo Style Clock and Barometer Set by P. Gravelin

Louis XV Rococo Style Clock and Barometer Set by P. Gravelin

By L. Marti et Cie

Located in London, GB

Louis XV Rococo style clock and barometer set by Gravelin French, Late 19th Century Clock & Barometer: height 77cm, width 32cm, depth 15cm Designed in the Louis XV Rococo style, this very fine clock and barometer set dates to c.1870 and was made by Parisian makers Paul Gravelin & Louis Marti et Cie in the time of the French Belle Époque. The matching cases are cast with scrolling foliate decoration, with intricate, elegant swirling flowers and ribbons, in rocaille form. The dial of the clock is painted with both Arabic and Roman numerals and signed to the centre 'Paul Gravelin,' above the dial, and below: 'Paris, 8 Rue Charlot,' while the square-plate eight-day movement is by Marti, an stamped 'Louis Marti et Cie, Bronze Medaille.' The gilding is of exceptional quality, and demonstrates the prowess of late nineteenth century Parisian craftsmen, who looked to earlier French regal periods for stylistic inspiration yet updated styles, particularly the Rococo, with their own individual flair, as is evident from these fine antique timepieces.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, 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

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, 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

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

French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot
French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot

French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot

By Picnot

Located in London, GB

French Empire clock of stunning quality constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. Set upon four ormolu paw feet to the rouge marble base, rising to...

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1810s French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard
French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

By Victor Paillard

Located in Tarzana, CA

A superb 19th century French gilt bronze figural mantel clock by Victor Paillard (1805-1886). The urn-shaped case with pomegranate finial, flanked by classical allegorical figures. ...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set
A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set

A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock garniture set. This stunning garniture set consists of a cl...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set was created in France in circa 1870, in the late 19th century. The set, which consists of a mantel clock and pair of candelabra is crafted from gilt bronze (...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 19th century Empire st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine rectangular ormolu supports below the Vert de Patricia marble base. A str...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

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

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros

By Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. three piece garniture set, signed Denière, Paris. The elegant set includes a pair of two arm candelabras raised on sq...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, 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 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

19th Century Ormolu Figural Clock by Monbro Aine, Jacquier & Henri Picard
19th Century Ormolu Figural Clock by Monbro Aine, Jacquier & Henri Picard

19th Century Ormolu Figural Clock by Monbro Aine, Jacquier & Henri Picard

By Monbro Ainé 1

Located in Tarzana, CA

Imposing 19th century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze striking Mantel clock. Flanked by two sitting cherubs and another two cherubs on top, this is another example of a fine French m...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

Large Charles X period gilt bronze and malachite clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 62cm, width 54cm, depth 20cm This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and large scaled French 19th century Louis XVI st. Brèche Violette marble, ormolu and patinated bronze clock signed Balthazard. The clock is raised by a square Brèche Vio...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock Garniture Set

By Samuel Marti, Raingo Frères

Located in Forney, TX

A luxurious French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu and alabaster (onyx-marble) three piece mantle clock and garniture set, possibly attributed to Raingo Freres. The fine quality antique originating in France in the late 19th century, exquisite Parisian work, exceptionally executed in opulent, elegant, and sophisticated King Louis XVI style, timeless neoclassical taste, comprising: classical architectural case mantel clock, having pointed bronze doré finial, flanked by scrolled foliates and lyre motifs, fancy enamel dial with Arabic numerals, inscribed F. Lapointe, Paris, eight-day time-and-strike movement signed Samuel Marti 1900 (Paris, 1870-1890), original Apollo mask sun-burst pendulum hanging below clock drum, flanked by matched pair of two arm candlestick garnitures, each with matching scrolled foliates and lyre finial, tapering column support with two candle nozzles, rising on stepped molded base, terminating in patinated brass disc feet. Markings: Pendulum stamped "R" "1721" ormolu on clock & garnitures stamped "1321"; possibly attributed to R. Freres / Raingo Freres. Dial signed by French enameller "F. Lapointe, Paris" Movement stamped by the firm of well-known French clockmaker Samuel Marti et Cie, Paris, second half of 19th century. Dimensions: (approx) As pictured: 18.5" High, 36" Wide, 5.5" Deep; 27.5 lbs total. Clock: 18.5" High, 13" Wide, 5.5" Deep; Candelabra garnitures: (each) 12" High, 8" Wide, 4.25" Deep; Condition: Presents splendidly. Great original unrestored antique condition. Currently not operating as it's lacking a suspension spring. Retaining bell, pendulum, and key. Losses to decorative elements. Wear consistent with age and use. To ensure the clock arrives as beautiful as it leaves here, and due to the rather delicate nature of antique clocks...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Alabaster, 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

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris
Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris

Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris

By Balthazar Lieutaud

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Three Piece Clock Set – Lieutaud Paris The excellent quality clock case in white marble with figures of Venus and Cupid embracin...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock set, which comprises of a mantel clock and a pair of vases, was designed in France in circa 1870 in a wonderful Renaissance Revival style. The set has been craft...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

Located in London, GB

French Charles X malachite and gilt bronze figurative clock French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 62cm, width 45cm, depth 16cm This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Ch...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Grandfather Clock
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Grandfather Clock

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Grandfather Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted parquetry longcase grandfather clock. Surmounted an ormolu figure of a classical seated lady holding a globe, circa ...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock
Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock

Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Restauration gilt bronze mounted crystal lyre mantel clock French, circa 1820 Measures: Height 67cm, width 23cm, depth 14cm This superb mantel c...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Ormolu Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs

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

What is ormolu?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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