Louis XIV More Clocks

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

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Style: Louis XIV

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

$6,723

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...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Silver

Louis XVI French Barometer From 1700s

$3,310Sale Price|20% Off

H 44.1 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in

Louis XVI French Barometer From 1700s

Located in Lejre, DK

A Louis XVI French barometer adorned with intricate carvings and original gilding, dating back to the late 1700s. This exquisite piece stands as a tes...

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Early 1700s French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Wood

La Manufacture-Paris Real Wall Clock Designed by Michael Young

$1,235 / item

H 10.08 in Dm 13.39 in

La Manufacture-Paris Real Wall Clock Designed by Michael Young

By Michael Young

Located in New York, NY

Wall Clock — Anodized champagne/black laser cut metal.

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2010s Italian Louis XIV More Clocks

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Metal

English Art Nouveau Silver Pocket Watch and Stand by Henry Greaves Ltd

$1,368

H 4.53 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

English Art Nouveau Silver Pocket Watch and Stand by Henry Greaves Ltd

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING White Metal Pocket Watch With Sterling Silver Mounted Stand From our Silver collection, we are pleased to offer this Silver Mounted Pocket Watch Stand wit...

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Early 20th Century English Louis XIV More Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

$6,400

H 14 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in New York, NY

This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad entirely in richly figured malachite, selected for its intense emerald coloration and dr...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Malachite

Zenith Pocket Watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900

$741

H 2.56 in Dm 1.97 in

Zenith Pocket Watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900

By Zenith

Located in Delft, NL

Zenith pocket watch Grand Prix Paris, 1900 A Swiss pocket watch marked Zenith and 0,800 ( silver 800) A triple case with outside silver and on ...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XIV More Clocks

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Silver

Silver Travel Clock 1700 Jean et Michel Vieusseux

$813Sale Price|30% Off

H 0.79 in Dm 1.97 in

Silver Travel Clock 1700 Jean et Michel Vieusseux

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Silver Travel Clock 1700 Jean et Michel Vieusseux

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1780s Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Silver

Silver pocket watch stand with columns

$1,500

H 3.55 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Silver pocket watch stand with columns

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pocket watch stand with columns, articulated stand with friezes around the edges, guilloche engravings and relief cutouts at the top. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portu...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Silver

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

$3,500

H 83.5 in W 20.47 in D 10.24 in

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Wood

Antique French Mantelpiece / Clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880

$5,770

H 17.33 in W 11.03 in D 10.24 in

Antique French Mantelpiece / Clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique French mantelpiece / clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880 All-round glazed, fire-gilded bronze case with relief decoration, on an alabaster ba...

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1880s French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

$13,500

H 35.25 in W 13 in D 5 in

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

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

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1810s French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

$20,723

H 22 in W 17 in D 8.5 in

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

By Maison Deniere

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare & fabulous Antique Napoleon lll clock garniture with incredible quality bronze sculptures. You will rarely see a clock garniture with bronzes of this quality and detail. The bearded thinker/philosopher on top of the marble clock is simply astonishing. His natural poisture, his hair, face and hands, but also his clothes, it is all of a quality and detail that only a master sculptor can achieve. And the patina also is just perfect. The philosopher is marked on the back and it reads 'BE x'. The two bronze female (classical maiden) sculptures are in fact two stunning candle holders and they too stand on beautifully shaped black marble bases with cartouches. These majestic candle holders are marked on the sides 'L.V.E. ROBERT' (Louis Valentin Elias Robert) and on the back they read 'AD x'. The black marble clock comes with a circular dial face with gilt Roman numerals and this clock has a well working movement. The movement is stamped 'DENIERE / A PARIS' and '2165'. On the bottom it reads A.Blacher and there also is a cachet with 'MEDAILLE D'OR / Paris / 1827'. If you like this one of a kind, clock set as much as we do then you will love our price. Especially, since perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days are complimentary. Maximum clock height x width x depth: 22 x 17 x 8.5 inches. The large figure candle holders...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch

$300

H 2 in Dm 1.4 in

19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous little solid silver Swiss ladies pocket watch from 1880. L'Excelsior Suisse White and pink enameled face with gorgeous silver repousse work on rear with unmarked armor...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Silver

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Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

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H 2.56 in W 2.29 in D 0.32 in

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial can be used anywhere between latitudes of 40° and 60° covering Southern Spain and Italy north to Scandinavia. The elaborately engraved base plate has various Roman chapter rings with subdivisions on which the folding hinged 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 triangular gnomon is richly engraved and can be set for a particular latitude by sliding the gnomon up or down, the latitude being indicated by the beak of a figured engraved bird. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket. The underside shows the latitudes of various European places, including London and Rome. Its maker Michael Butterfield (b.1635, d.1724) was an English instrument maker who based himself in Paris for a time. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Brass

Pink Marble and Ormolu 19th Century French Lyre-Form Clock with Jeweled Pendulum

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H 20.5 in W 9 in D 4.25 in

Pink Marble and Ormolu 19th Century French Lyre-Form Clock with Jeweled Pendulum

Located in Doylestown, PA

Stunning pink marble and ormolu 19th century French Lyre-Form clock in excellent working condition. Fernand Gervais, Paris, circa 1880. With a pendulum ring of brilliant crystals sur...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Crystal, Carrara Marble

Stunning Louis XIV Boulle Gilt Bronze Table Clock, France, 19th Century

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H 25.99 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Stunning Louis XIV Boulle Gilt Bronze Table Clock, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Rare and tall Louis XIV style cartel table clock entirely covered with Boulle style marquetry in engraved brass on a background of brown tortoiseshell. The inside part of the door a...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Rare Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Clock

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H 85 in W 21 in D 17.5 in

Rare Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French Louis XIV style gilt bronze mounted green boulle marquetry clock, Regulateur De Parquet, with matching original pedes...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Classical French Louis XIV Style Gilt Boudoir Mantel Clock, 20th Century

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H 11 in W 8 in D 4 in

Classical French Louis XIV Style Gilt Boudoir Mantel Clock, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Classical French Louis XIV style gilt boudoir clock features scroll and foliate for with embossed cherub scene and acanthus crest, Arabic numerals, working condition, 20th century. ...

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20th Century French Louis XIV More Clocks

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Metal

Louis Xiv more clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV more clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV more clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original more clocks, popular names associated with this style include and Butterfield Paris. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for more clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,115 and tops out at $185,000 while the average work can sell for $10,468.