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Place of Origin: French
Gilt Bronze And Enamelled Clock, 18th Century Period
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Gilt bronze clock resting on 2 goat feet, decorated with laurel leaves and surmounted by a fire pot; Blue enamel pastilles inlays, with a clover leaf.
The dial gives a glimpse of th...
Category
18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock
French, early 19th century
Measures: Height 50cm, width 36cm, depth 12cm
This mantel clock, wrought from gilt bronze during the French Empire period, features a rectangular base, set above four bun feet, the front of the base adorned with a gilt bronze relief panel...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Ormolu and White Marble Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
A very fine french ormolu and white marble three-piece clock set garniture. Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of matching urns with a pair of putti on ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$18,000 / set
Victorian Walnut and Ebony Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian walnut cased mantle clock with break arch top and ebonised mouldings resting on a stepped plinth with pad feet. Decorative side silk lined sound frets.
Enamel dial with Rom...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique French Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
French, Early 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 29cm, depth 19cm
This superb gilt bronze clock, created by the renow...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
By Raingo Frères, Maison Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Very large antique Louis XV style mantel clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
French, Late 19th Century
Height 98cm, width 49cm, depth 24cm
This magnificent Louis XV style mantel cl...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Piece Clock Set
By Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk 1
Located in London, GB
French ormolu and silvered bronze mounted malachite three-piece clock set
French, late 19th century
Clock: Height 56cm, width 53cm, depth 28cm
Candelabra: Height 66cm, width 30cm,...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
18th Century French Large Vernis Martin Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Console
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French large Vernis Martin gilt bronze cartel clock and console
The impressive and large clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint wit...
Category
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Oversized Desk Compendium
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk compendium of unusually large size. This eight day clock, barometer and thermometer housed in a nickel and gilt case and mounted on a black marble base is of exceptional quali...
Category
1880s Industrial Antique French Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Nickel
French Table Clock With Marble Base and Figure
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
French table clock with marble base and figure.
French table clock, with a greenish marble base, topped by a lady's figure. The marble base is supported by four bronze feet decorated...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble
By L. Ravrio 1
Located in London, GB
French Empire clock of stunning quality of borne shape constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. The dial of the clock is signed "L Ravrio" below 1...
Category
Early 1800s Empire Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, white enamel dial with original hands and key, eight day French movement and a ...
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique French Clocks
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This three-piece clock and candelabra set is formed of malachite and is fitted with gilt and patinated bronze mounts. The malachite base of th...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
"Pagoda" Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, circa 1885
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Japonisme clock in openwork patinated bronze with gold and silver highlights in the shape of a pagoda, at the corners presenting stylized dragons above uprights imitating b...
Category
1880s Japonisme Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock, Leroy
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI ormolu-mounted Mantel Clock
signed Julien Leroy A Paris
France, 18th century
A similar clock sold at Sothebys New York for $81,250 (Important ...
Category
18th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Egyptian influenced clock garniture, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing 19th Century Egyptian influenced mantle clock garniture, the black and rouge marble having wonderful patinated bronze mounts depicting Egyptian sphinx like mounts to ...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique French Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
1970s French Clock with Saint-Gobain glass numerals 27cm h 20cm w 9cm deep £980
By Poliarte
Located in Oxford, GB
Stunning 1970s clock for a mantelpiece table or desk. For someone looking for a beautiful, Modernist addition for their place - This clock is a knock out - beautiful and unique. Mad...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Metal
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and very high-quality French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu, Bleu Turquin and white Carrara marble clock signed by Jean-Baptiste Dutertre. The clock is rai...
Category
18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Impressive 19th Century French Boullework and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the elegance of the 19th century with this stunning French Boullework and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock. The intricate craftsmanship is evident in the exquisite details of the...
Category
19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt bronze clock with patinated bronze figures of two angels sitting on the
Crest of the clock. One holding an artist pallet and the other holding a sculptors
Chisel depicting the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$12,250 Sale Price
30% Off
A 19th century bronze silver plated pendule by Christofle Paris.
By Christofle
Located in Wijnegem, BE
A spectacular 19th century bronze silver plated pendule by Christofle Paris.
This is the only known mid 19th century clock by Christofle of this size
(85cm!) and design, most likely...
Category
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Art Nouveau Period Emmanuel Villains Porcelain Sculpture with Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage Art Nouveau sculpture with clock is designed in a hard paste white porcelain. A sensuous young scantily dressed female figure is positioned upon the ledge of the town well. A pensive face sets a somber mood. A clock is placed within the head of the tall fountain...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique French Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Antique mantel clock on the theme of astronomy
France
Bronze
Charles X around 1830
Dimensions: H x W x D: 48 x 19 x 10 cm
Description:
Unusual and beautifully crafted bronze mante...
Category
19th Century Charles X Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Deniere Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Louis XVI Taste, France, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
The case Jean-Francois and/or Guillaume Deniere (French, 1820-1901); the mechanism (Samuel Marti et Cie (French, 1841- ), circa 1870, finely cast gilt bronze and marble mantel clock in the Louis XVI taste, surmounted by a ribbon tied quiver and torch, the case decorated with swirling florals, the enameled dial with polychrome floral swags and Arabic numerals, the base with bundled acanthus garlands. and rising on toupie feet. The dial marked "Deniere/Ft de Bronzes" and "Paris", the mechanism stamped "Jx/Deniere/A Paris/1565',"Juveneaux", and "Medaille Bronze/S Marti & Cie". Note: The Deniere (Derniere) firm was noted for their exceptional bronze casting, exhibiting at the Paris 1855 World Fair and having multiple royal commissions including the coronation coach...
Category
1870s Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Revival Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Giant Rouge Marble Carriage Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Amersham, GB
This oversized 'Carriage clock' in an xquisite rouge marble case with gilded mounts and handle, has an eight day movement with english lever platform escapement striking on a bell. T...
Category
1870s Late Victorian Antique French Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Guillerme et Chambron, Tall Oak Clock, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating an aesthetic as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Clocks
Materials
Oak
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 Clocks
Materials
Iron
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 Clocks
Materials
Silver
Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Rhino Clock on Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and whimsical French gilt bronze mantel clock dating to the late 19th century, featuring a strikingly detailed rhinoceros figure with dark patina supporting a porcelain floral...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair 19thC French Copper Clock Tower Hands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Large Pair 19thC French copper riveted clock tower hands in original paint.
Hand made custom wall / or stand plate with a tightening bolt to secure the hands in the desi...
Category
1880s Antique French Clocks
Materials
Copper
$1,998 Sale Price
50% Off
French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French white marble and Ormolu mantel clock by Samuel Marti.
White marble case with stepped raised plinth with ormolu mounts and beaded decoration surmounted by an ormolu wreath and standing on decorative ormolu feet. Gilded chased bezel with bevelled glass.
Enamel dial with floral decoration, Arabic numerals and original gilded hands signed ‘Comptoir General, J.Pratt, Paris, 9 Bd Poissonnies’.
French eight day movement with outside countwheel and anchor escapement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell marked for Samuel Marti. C.1880
The clock was retailed by Le Comptoir General a prestigious decorative and fine art store in France. At this time the Comptoir General was represented by J.Pratt who was located at 9, Boulvard Poissonnies.
‘Samuel Marti & Cie’ were well known French clockmakers working from their premises at Le Pays De Montbeliard Paris from just before 1860. They were awarded the medaille de bronze...
Category
1880s Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble
French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important glass-fronted French Empire great wheel skeleton clock has the remarkable ability to run with incredible accuracy for more than a week on a single winding. The large central wheel and the rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more accurate running time than most clocks of the period. The clock is further distinguished by the inclusion of a concentric calendar dial and Roman numeral chapter ring set amidst a stunning floral halo of gilt bronze fretwork, all mounted on a bronze-wrapped marble base. In such fine, working condition, and with the inclusion of a period glass dome, this clock is exemplary of the finest French skeleton...
Category
19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Gilded and chiseled bronze clock. On the large rectangular base there is a scene with mythological divinities in relief on a finely chiseled background. Decorations with plant motifs...
Category
Early 19th Century Other Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very fine quality French late 19th century Sevres style and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a pair of four branch candelabra, each with ram's head and female mask mounts, dra...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$37,935 / set
Large Pair 19th C French Zinc Clock Tower Hands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Large pair 19th C French zinc riveted clock tower hands in original paint.
Hand made custom wall / or stand plate with a tightening bolt to secure the hands in the desir...
Category
1890s Antique French Clocks
Materials
Zinc
$2,029 Sale Price
49% Off
Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Clock Set in the Louis XVI Manner
By Charles Le Roy
Located in London, GB
A clock garniture in the Louis XVI Manner
By Le Roy et Fils
The ormolu clock case and accompanying candelabra dressed with blue 'Sevres' style hand ...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This garniture comprises three pieces: a mantel clock and two flanking candelabra, the entire ensemble designed and ornamented in an ornate neoclassical style. The garniture is composed of gilt bronze and lapis lazuli, with the lapis elements being a later addition.
The mantel clock, which is supported by a lapis trefoil form base set on its sides with gilt bronze pierced foliate mounts, the gilt bronze contrasting beautifully with the lapis lazuli, contains a figural group of the three graces, sculpted from bronze and exquisitely gilded. The trio holds above their heads the spherical clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical French Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
Porcelain, champlevé enamel, and gilt-bronze Rococo style three-piece clock set
Located in London, GB
Porcelain, champlevé enamel, and gilt-bronze Rococo style three-piece clock set
French, Late 19th Century
Clock: height 38cm, width 23cm, depth 16cm
Vases: height 28cm, width 13cm, d...
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Cartel clock Marqueterie Boulle Regency era 18th century Fiacre à Paris
Located in Pistoia, IT
Rare small alcove clock entirely decorated with Boulle marqueterie and ormolu gilt bronze friezes. French work
of the beginning of Louis XV's reign around 1730.
Shaped like a violin,...
Category
Early 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style
By E. Kahn
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and parquetry standing clock by Kahn in the Régence style
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 262cm, width 62cm, depth 17cm
This beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century Régence French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Table Clock, Modern Shape, Burgundy Color, Hard Plastic and Brass, France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This clock is an table or desk clock. It has been made in Plastic, brass and glass, and it is heavy. It is a product from France circa 1970. The color is Burgundy.
Category
1970s Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Brass
$425 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this neoclassical marble and ormolu mantle clock is an extraordinary example of late 18th-century French clockmaking by the famed Jea...
Category
18th Century Neoclassical Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration
Located in Norwich, GB
French ceramic clock with Chinese decoration standing on outswept feet with purple and turquoise glazed decoration and lions head ‘carrying’ handles surmounted by a Foo dog resting h...
Category
19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
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 Clocks
Materials
Enamel
A Large Gilt-Bronze Four-Glass Mantel Regulator Calendar Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Gilt-Bronze Four-Glass Mantel Regulator Calendar Clock.
The architectural case composed of two columns supporting a stepped top. The front and back with bevel glazed doors. The enamel clock...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with silver highlights mantel clock. A superb Napoleon III clock in the Louis XVIth style. The original fire/mercury gilt ormolu in very good...
Category
1860s Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped with S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT. 1889 roundel and serial number 647 to backplate.
The dial formed as a deep blue and gold flecked enamel dome applied with gilt Roman numerals and stars set within billowing clouds interspersed with sunburst rays. Applied with three patinated bronze cherubs in flight, around the dial attending to a floral garland.
Amongst the clouds can be found a pair of doves, a horn and arrows, a quiver and bow. This coupled with the cherubs and flower garland would suggest this clock was made as a love token or wedding present. The symbolism of love, marriage and fertility, the cherubs representing the three Greek Erotes...
Category
1890s Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Ormolu and Cloisonné́ Enamel Orientalist Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock with two flanking vases, the case with central and side panels decorated with flowers and herons, the two vases similarly decorated.
Height, width and dep...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$16,258 / set
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze, Rouge Marble and Jewelled Clock Set
By Festeau Le Jeune
Located in London, GB
This majestic three-piece clock set is truly a sight to behold, and features beautifully contrasting rouge marble, gilt bronze and glittering jewels. The set comprises a central cloc...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Ceramic Mantel Clock with Chinese Decoration
Located in Norwich, GB
French ceramic clock with Chinese decoration standing on outswept feet with purple and turquoise glazed decoration and lions head ‘carrying’ handles surmounted by a Foo dog resting h...
Category
1880s Other Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
"Parrots & Flowering Branches", Rare, Fine Art Deco Glass Clock by Maurice Model
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Virtually glowing as light passes through its satiny glass, this highly rare Art Deco clock by Maurice Model features two parrots grooming their feathers amidst a profusion of flower...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Glass
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Directoire Gilt-Bronze Marble Mounted Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and delicate directoire style gilt-bronze marble mounted chariot clock. Exquisite bronze work depicting a winged charioteer guiding a pair of...
Category
Late 19th Century Directoire Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Miniature French Inlaid Religieuse Clock
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
Miniature Ebonised Religieuse or Bracket Clock originally sold by Dent. With engraved bone inlay, brass finials and balustrading. In the manner of a 17th century baroque clock with b...
Category
1870s Louis XIV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass
ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s
By Léon Hatot
Located in Paris, FR
ATO is a prestigious watchmaking brand founded by Léon Hatot (1883–1953).
He studied at the National School of Watchmaking in Besançon from 1895 to 1898. Between 1918 and 1919, a fac...
Category
1940s Modern Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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 mech...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sèvres-Style Gilt Bronze and Jeweled Porcelain Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Napoleon III Sèvres Porcelain mounted ormolu clock set by Grohé Paris with ram’s mask mounted ovoid clock case supported by twin putti terms on a shaped base set with...
Category
19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Champlevé Enamel and Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1880
By LeRoy
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional Louis XVI style champlevé enamel and gilt-bronze mantel clock with finely painted neoclassical scenes by Leroy & Fils.
French, circa 1880.
Stamped to the movement ‘LEROY & FILS A PARIS, 823’.
This fine gilt-bronze and champlevé enamel clock has an arched case with outset bulbous columns to the angles, it is surmounted by a drum top with a pierced scroll and ball finial and applied with expressive cherub mounts. The front and sides of the clock are all exceptionally finely painted with neoclassical scenes of figures in an architectural setting and the top and base enriched with fine polychrome champlevé enamel.
The clock has an enamelled chapter ring with Roman numerals interspersed with anthemion devices and a twin barrelled, eight-day movement striking on a bell.
The firm of Leroy et Fils was founded by Bazile Charles Leroy in 1789. He was a clockmaker to the Emperor Napoléon, The Duke of Orleans, The Duke of Bourbon and Princess Pauline. In 1823, he filed a patent for self-winding atmospheric clock operated by weathervane and in 1840 a patent for wind clocks. When Charles Louis died in 1865 his son Louis Leroy...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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