Skip to main content

French More Clocks

139 Results
to
16
134
5
7
112
15
5
8
5
1
1
2
1
1
1
18
12
11
5
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
132
97
55
40
25
91
42
290
56
43
31
Height
to
Width
to
139
137
139
3
3
2
2
2
Place of Origin: French
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890. Set of a clock and two pedestals. Mercury pendulum The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...

Category

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France
Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

By Bodet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Timeless Bodet black and white flip-flap station clock designed by the company that has been equipping French and Belgium stations for their big clocks for several decades. They inform travelers of the time that is running! This pretty specimen from the 1970s and 80s will ensure your punctuality while offering a beautiful Industrial and modern look to your interior decor. The flip-flap clock...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin

Located in Miami, FL

A very fine and large Early 18th Century French Louis XV period corne verte (green horn) and ormolu mounted cartel or wall clock. The impressive cartel rests on its original socle - wall mounted base. Signed on the original white enamel dial with hand painted Roman numerals within a hand blown glass door with ormolu trim and decorated with ornate bronze. Impressively chiseled or ciselé work throughout. Original gilding throughout, exquisite patina. The wonderful gilt bronze case is signed by the highly respected maitre ebeniste and clockmaker, A. Gosselin from Paris. It is surrounded by flowers and foliage. Antoine Gosselin ‘A. Gosselin’ (Antoine Gosselin 1731-1794, Paris, master in 1752). Antoine Gosselin who worked actively under Louis XV until the Revolution and was established in rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, in Paris. He hand crafted magnificent pieces that were at the time only reserved for the King. Clock is in very good antique condition and functions, but may need to be serviced again after shipping just as all clocks do. The ormolu Chinoiserie...

Category

Early 18th Century Louis XV Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock
Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental architectural French 19th century neoclassical Revival gilt bronze mounted beige and red onyx longcase grandfather clock. The very impressive clock-case surmounted by a figure of seated Classical male figure...

Category

Early 1900s Neoclassical Revival Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Cartel Clock and Barometer
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Cartel Clock and Barometer

A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Cartel Clock and Barometer

By CAM Opticien

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial pair of French 19th- 20th century Louis XV style ebonized and gilt bronze-mounted cartel clock and matching barometer by La Maison Cam Opticien. The pair sim...

Category

1890s Louis XV Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Lacquered Metal, Brass and Glass Clock, Circa 1950
Lacquered Metal, Brass and Glass Clock, Circa 1950

Lacquered Metal, Brass and Glass Clock, Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This clock is made of lacquered metal, brass and curved glass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French More Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base
Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base

Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional French gilt bronze mantel clock marketed by Tiffany & Co, with classical cast gilt figures of a boy and girl reading on each side of the clock, a central raised panel ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock

By Charles Cressent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Regence style figural ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry long-case regulator, after a Model by Charles Cressent (Fren...

Category

19th Century Regency Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel. The elaborately engraved base plate has a Roman chapter ring on which the gnomon (a triangular flap) casts its shadow. It is signed by the maker in the following manner: Butterfield A Paris. On one side is a glazed recessed compass with a blued steel hand to position the instrument in such a way that the time can be read. The hinged triangular gnomon is richly engraved and in the shape of a bird’s head. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket. The underside shows the latitudes of various Southern-French places in the relevant areas Its maker Michael Butterfield was an English instrument maker who based himself in 'Le Quay de l'Horloge' of Paris from circa 1685. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...

Category

Late 17th Century Louis XIV Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet, Paris, the eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement, circular gilt Roman...

Category

19th Century Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Brass

Horseshoe Table Clock by Hermès, 1930s France
Horseshoe Table Clock by Hermès, 1930s France

Horseshoe Table Clock by Hermès, 1930s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly unusual table clock by Hermes. Swiss movement recently serviced and in good working order. Clock features a horseshoe still attached to a horse hoof floating inside a metal structure resembling a stirrup. No other similar Hermes clock...

Category

1930s Vintage French More Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Gilt Bronze Architectural Clock by S. Marti
Antique French Gilt Bronze Architectural Clock by S. Marti

Antique French Gilt Bronze Architectural Clock by S. Marti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An original antique 19th C French Renaissance revival cathedral architectural theme mantle clock in solid gilt ormolu bronze (or brass) by S. Marti (stamped H & F Paris). Clock ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Onyx / Gilt Three Piece Clock Garniture
19th Century Onyx / Gilt Three Piece Clock Garniture

19th Century Onyx / Gilt Three Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 19th Century French Onyx with gilt brass and patinated metal three piece clock garniture set . The clock features an 8 day brass design time and ...

Category

1850s Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis-Philippe-period month-going longcase regulator clock is an exceptional example of French clockmaking, and its complicated mechanism marks several different aspects of passing time. Crafted by Deshays à Paris, the timepiece displays sleek silvered steel dials that indicate the time, date, month, equation of time...

Category

19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Steel

French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock
French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock

French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite rare 19th century French chinoiserie/Japanism dore bronze mounted and hand painted porcelain aesthetic movement clock, attributed to E. Lièvre, most probably...

Category

1870s Japonisme Antique French More Clocks

Materials

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...

Category

19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Mantel Clock, Circa 1820
A French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Mantel Clock, Circa 1820

A French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Mantel Clock, Circa 1820

Located in Tarzana, CA

A French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Silk Thread Mantel Clock The neoclassical theme with a lady and a mandolin.The clock retains its original blued steel Breguet style hands. The ...

Category

1820s Empire Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Gilt Bronze and Antimony French Table Clock, 1930
20th Century Gilt Bronze and Antimony French Table Clock, 1930

20th Century Gilt Bronze and Antimony French Table Clock, 1930

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

French clock from the first half of the 20th century. Gilt bronze and antimony object, patinated and chiseled adorned with sculptures, mahogany-colored lacquered wooden base. Clock s...

Category

Mid-20th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Antique French Clock Set by Picard
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Antique French Clock Set by Picard

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Antique French Clock Set by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the central circular dial surrounded by a laurel wreath and bow ormolu mount, with plaques depicting biblical scenes in relief on either side, surmounted by a large patinated bronze group, the pair of ten light candelabra similarly decorated with patinated bronze male...

Category

19th Century Napoleon III Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere
Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere

Important Cercles Tournants Rotary Clock set by Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Tarzana, CA

Very Large Important and Rare Napoleon III Period Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Sculptural rotary 3-piece clock set ("Pendule A Cercles Tournants") compr...

Category

19th Century Napoleon III Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Clock with a Love Scene
French Clock with a Love Scene

French Clock with a Love Scene

Located in Lantau, HK

A French late 19th century gilt-bronze (ormolu) mantel clock in the Rococo style. This trapeze-shaped clock is supported by four scroll feet, the lower part of the piece is symmetric...

Category

19th Century Rococo Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

By Maison Marquis, Languereau

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

Category

1860s Napoleon III Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Louis XVI Mantel Clock by Bruel, Carrara Marble & Ormolu, Circa 1780
Louis XVI Mantel Clock by Bruel, Carrara Marble & Ormolu, Circa 1780

Louis XVI Mantel Clock by Bruel, Carrara Marble & Ormolu, Circa 1780

By Bruel

Located in London, GB

A Louis XVI period mantel (fireplace) clock by Bruel of Paris Constructed in Carrara marble and ormolu, rising from an ormolu dressed elliptical base supported by bronze toupie feet, the figures of Psyche and Cupid rest on a rocaille ground, housing the eight day twin train clock...

Category

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 125cm, width 36cm, depth 30cm This beautiful pedestal clock has...

Category

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Highly Important Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Clockset by Beurdeley
Highly Important Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Clockset by Beurdeley

Highly Important Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Clockset by Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in New York, NY

Highly Important Louis XVI style gilt bronze clockset by Beurdeley A fine Louis XVI-style large gilt-bronze and white Rococo marble figural mantel cloc...

Category

19th Century Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This ormolu (gilt bronze) mantel clock is a stunning piece of design, which features beautiful neoclassical style low-relief decorations and three-dimensional sculptures. The clock takes the form of a tall rectangular case with a circular white enamel dial near its top. This dial features black Roman Numerals and the maker’s signature, ‘Robin/ à Paris’. The dial is displayed behind a glass lens within a foliate bezel. The case is decorated in its upper corners with rosettes, and in the lower section with a stylised depiction of a swan. The case is topped by a sculpture of a wreath, propped up on a roll of paper or parchment. To the left of the case, there is a full-length statue of a man who wears a classical robe and holds a mirror. A lyre leans against the right side of the case. The clock is set on a wide rectangular base which is decorated with a low-relief scene taken from the classical myth of Dido and Aeneas...

Category

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional quality three-piece clock set designed in a grand neoclassical style by 'Domange Rollin Rue de Bretagne Paris'. France. The set is comprised of a central clock and tw...

Category

19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns
19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

Located in Sofia, BG

Elegant mantel clock in very good condition with front glass and rich bronze decoration in Louis XVI style, having hand painted porcelain front part and raised on a white marble stan...

Category

Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Located in London, GB

The acclaimed French bronze foundry, Delafontaine, created this remarkable mantel clock. At the time this piece was crafted, in c.1860, the company was directed by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine (1813-1892). The firm was famous for its high-quality artistic bronzes, which can today be viewed in major art collections, such as the Louvre in Paris. Shaped like an upside down ‘T’, this gilt bronze...

Category

1860s Napoleon III Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Large French Enamelled Clock Face
Large French Enamelled Clock Face

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large french enamelled clock face from a steeple in France, restored in the 1960s, with enamelled Roman numerals. Good condition. (One of a pair avai...

Category

Early 20th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Enamel

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...

Category

19th Century Louis XV Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Blue Hour Table Clock Signed by Adam Ruiz & Cyril Fuchs
Blue Hour Table Clock Signed by Adam Ruiz & Cyril Fuchs

Blue Hour Table Clock Signed by Adam Ruiz & Cyril Fuchs

By Adam Ruiz

Located in Geneve, CH

Blue hour table clock signed by Adam Ruiz & Cyril Fuchs Dimensions: 50 x 27 x 4 cm Materials: Sculpted steel Handscultped, signed The blue hour is a steel clock weathered with ...

Category

2010s Modern French More Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Copper

Restauration Period Opaline Glass Clock Set by De Boussiard
Restauration Period Opaline Glass Clock Set by De Boussiard

Restauration Period Opaline Glass Clock Set by De Boussiard

Located in London, GB

From the Restauration period; comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the central vase shaped clock with circular dial signed 'AUG. de Boussiard' and twin ormolu swa...

Category

Early 19th Century Restauration Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This fine 19th century clock is unusually large, standing a...

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Fine French Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte De Campan Table Clock by Léon Messagé
Fine French Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte De Campan Table Clock by Léon Messagé

Fine French Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte De Campan Table Clock by Léon Messagé

Located in New York, NY

Maker: Léon Messagé (1842-1901) Origin: Paris, France Date: Early 20th century Size: 11 3/4 in x 9 in x 6 1/4 in. Signature: signed Messagé to the right side of the lion pelt...

Category

19th Century Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Figural Clock Set
Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Figural Clock Set

Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Figural Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

Signed E. GUBELIN, LUCERNE Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: Clock: 20 in. x 18 1/2 in.; Candelabras: 22 1/2 inches high.

Category

19th Century Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, 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 ...

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French Art Deco 1930's Signed Limousin Marble Figural Clock Set
French Art Deco 1930's Signed Limousin Marble Figural Clock Set

French Art Deco 1930's Signed Limousin Marble Figural Clock Set

By Limousin

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant French Art Deco clock set, circa 1930, featuring a richly veined marble base, gilt-bronze/patinated metal figural centerpiece depicting a seated woman, and matching decorativ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This French mantel clock is designed in an elegant Neoclassical style, after the decorative arts of the Louis XVI period (1754-1793). This clock will look beautiful placed on a mante...

Category

1880s Neoclassical Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Second Empire Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This three-piece mantel clock set contains a clock and two candelabra. The set was produced circa 1860, during the Napoleon III period, and demonstrates the eclecticism typical to de...

Category

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large French Turn of the Century White Enamelled Clock Face from La Roche
Large French Turn of the Century White Enamelled Clock Face from La Roche

Large French Turn of the Century White Enamelled Clock Face from La Roche

Located in London, Park Royal

An original town centre clock face from La Roche France, circa 1900. The bombe shaped enamel white face provides a striking contrast to the black Roman numerals. A classic and grand ...

Category

Early 20th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock
French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical style lyre-form gilt bronze clock French, 19th century Measures: Height 50cm, width 19cm, depth 13cm This wonderful mantel clock, crafted entirely from gilt bronze, is a magnificent example of the Louis XVI style. The clock is designed about the motif of the lyre—a popular form for Louis XVI style clocks. The clock features a stepped plinth-form base, raised on four bun feet. The base supports the clock case itself, which is wrought to resemble a lyre: the dial is set into the body of the lyre, while the twin lyre arms spring from the shoulders of the case. The arms are joined above by a garland held by scrolled swan’s head finials, between which is situated an Apollo sunburst mask. The gilt bronze surrounding the dial is richly moulded with scrolled forms and grasping acanthus leaves. The dial itself, with a pierced centre, features Arabic numeral hour marks on individual circular enamel cartouches. The movement is signed ‘Le Roy a...

Category

19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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...

Category

Early 19th Century Charles X Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock was crafted in circa 1870 in France. Known as a carriage clock, it was designed for use when travelling. Such clocks were crafted on a small scale with handles, ...

Category

Late 19th Century Rococo Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Balthazar
Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Balthazar

Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Balthazar

By Michel Baltazar

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock beautifully illustrates the classical myth of ‘The Abduction of Europa’. In this story, the god Zeus falls in love with a mortal woman called Europa. To seduce her, Zeus transforms himself into a white bull. Europa then mounts the bull and Zeus whisks her away from her home to Crete. Europa becomes the Queen of Crete and bears Zeus several children. The clock takes the form of a patinated bronze bull which is saddled with a gilt bronze (ormolu) clock case. This case features a circular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic Numerals, as well as the maker’s name ‘Michel Baltazar...

Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

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

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 19th Century Baroque Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...

Category

Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This neoclassical style French mantel clock is crafted from patinated and gilt bronze in addition to flecked black and grey marble. The clock body is formed from a lopsidedly mounted...

Category

19th Century Louis XVI Antique French More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze