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Napoleon III Clocks

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

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Style: Napoleon III
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century French gilt bronze and marble figural clock garniture set in the manner of Rollin of Paris depicting a pair of putti playing on naturalistic base raised on oval, white s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble

19th Century Table Clock in Finely Chiseled Gilt Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Elegant table clock in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Parisian figure at the top of the clock.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry Offered for sale is a 19th-century French Napoleon III wall clock acquired in the Pyrenees region of Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Metal, Enamel

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Attributed to L.Messagé (1842-1901) and F.Linke, "Source Allegory" Clock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Attributed to Leon Messagé (1842-1901) and François Linke (1855-1946) Gilt bronze clock surmounted by an allegory of the Source. With rocaille decoration, resting on four cambered l...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III French Rouge Marble & Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique 19th Century mantel Clock. Made from Rouge marble with bronze ormolu. Ornately designed with gold filigree face, a stepped base, footed over downswept legs. Features ornat...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Blue and White Enamel Napoleon III Period Wall Clock
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Blue and White Enamel wall clock, Napoleon III Period, late 19th c. The clock features an enamel dial with raised cartouches, Roman numeral hour markers, faint retaile...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Metal, Brass

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Philippe Mourey
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Napoleon III French doré bronze mantel clock by Philippe H. Mourey. Fine casting of a braconnièr, or poacher, leaning casually with his rifle and powder horn in a wood...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

French Rosewood and Satinwood Portico Clock
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique and elegant French clock, with bronze details and fine inlaid wood, perfectly working. Perfect in a studio room. It's the typical clock of European noble houses...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Wood

A clock set 3 pieces imari porcelain and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clock set three pieces in Imari porcelain and bronze . this clock set is rare ,you can use it with the candelabras , you can take off this candelabras and put the lid porcelain on th...
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1880s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Fireplace Set with Bronze Greek Gods and Black Marble
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful antique fireplace set consisting of a clock and a pair of cassolettes. The black marble clock rests on lions' feet and is surmounted by a bronze engraved Medici vase with eight faces of Greek...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th Century Barbedienne French Champleve Enamel and Gilt bronze clock set A fine 19th Century French three piece clock garniture set. Comprising of a clock and pair of candelabra, ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Napoleon III Bronze Bacchus Putti Clock, 1870s
By Claire Jeanne Roberte Collinet
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III bronze Bacchus putti clock, France, 1870s Height: 7.4"(18.8cm), Width: 6.1"(15.5cm), Depth : 3.3"(8.4cm). In perfect working order. Ver...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century The clock representing a putto on ...
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1890s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Napoleon III Chimney Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism «horlogerie suisse 23 Rue d'Alsace Lorraine Toulouse» in french Rococo Revival style. Mechan...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter

A Napoleon iii Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in the idiosyncratic Renaissance Revival style that found its f...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Enamel And Bronze Napoleon Clock
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Handsome 19th century, French Napoleon III mantle Clock of fine quality. Black enamel & Gilt bronze case , lion masks to the sides sitting on claw feet . The clock and striking bel...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Amazing Napoleon III Empire Clock 19th Century H: 58cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Napoleon III Empire Clock 19th Century mahogany and mahogany veneer porch with gilt and chiseled bronze ornamentation. White enamel dial signed FONTAINE in Avranches, Roman n...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Goddess Diana Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A complete and in working order metal mantel clock with an esteemed figure of the Roman Goddess Diana the Huntress with a nymph by her side, with Carrara marble details and a functio...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Metal

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french gilt bronze/ormolu cloisonné champlevé enameled mantle clock garniture set by Japy Frères By: Japy Frères Material: bronze, enamel, glass, metal, ormolu, paint, cork Technique: cast, champlevé, cloissoné, cold-painted, enameled, gilt, hand-painted, metalwork, molded Dimensions: 6 in x 19.5 in x 15 in Date: late 19th century, circa 1890 Style: Napoleon III, Rococo Revival, Neoclassicism, Louis XVI, Empire Place of origin: France The Japy family is a french industrial dynasty originally from Beaucourt in the Territoire de Belfort. They owned the second largest french company in terms of capital during the Second Empire. Its influential members left their mark on the french industrial landscape through numerous innovations, particularly in clockmaking, typewriters and pumps, as well as in labor organization and workers' social life in the 19th century. This magnificent late 19th century french mantle clock garniture, work of the eminent Japy family, radiates the opulent decorative style of the Rococo Revival. A four glass...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period carved walnut antique long case clock from the mid-19th century, with bonnet top, farming scene and scrolling motifs. Create...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Large Gilded Bronze Clock of the Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this large and exceptional clock in gilt bronze, measuring 61 cm in height and 31 cm in width. It is adorned with gilded bronze female busts on either side of the cloc...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III French Peasant Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A complete and in working order metal mantel clock with an esteemed figure of the Revolutionary french peasant woman with Carrara marble details and a function swiss mechanism.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Metal

AMAZING GARNITURE SÉVRES 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
GARNITURE SÉVRES 19th Century Napoleon III French, composed of a clock and a pair of seven-light candelabra, in cobalt blue Sévres style pocella. C...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clocks from the 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fireplace set from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. Gilt bronze, patinated bronze and marble mantel set, 19th century, Napoleon III period, simple overhaul of the movement req...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Mantel Set by Delettrez, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century mantel set by Delettrez, Napoleon III period. Gilt bronze and painted porcelain mantel set, porcelain dial, 19th century, Napoleon III period by Delettrez, simple overh...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal fire-gilded mantel clock/Pendule Napoleon III, 1870, Paris, signed Lantier A fantastic masterwork of perfection with beautiful fire-gilded bronze. Bronze, gold plated. On vol...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Set.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century Sèvres porcelain mantel set. Original Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze mantelpiece from the 19th century, consisting of a clock and its two candelabras. Allow for the c...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Large C. Vernet Mantel Clock in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite and rare 19th-century C. Vernet mantel clock, embodying a neoclassical design. Crafted with great precision and adorned with fine gilded bronze, the cl...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

An elegant mantle piece clock with vases made in Paris circa 1860
Located in London, GB
An elegant mantle piece clock with its accompanying vases made in Paris circa 1860. Very much in the Jacob Petit style and most probably from his fa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Porcelain

Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enrich...
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19th Century Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Portico Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep time in your office, study, or atop your mantel with this elegant antique potico clock. Crafted in France, circa 1860 and standing on bun feet over a rectangular base, the sophi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Brass

Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Napoleon III Mantel Clock or Console 180s Black Marble and Solid Brass Sculpture
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Hardwood, Mahogany

French Skeleton Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Skeleton clock with Gothic style brass frame standing on a marquetry inlaid rosewood base with bun feet. Cherubs head pendulum bob, enamel dia...
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1850s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Brass

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...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

A French 19th Century Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
A French 19th Century gilt bronze clock garniture. The clock has two cherubs, holding the clock, on a white marble and Ormolu mounted ba...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Napolean iii French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning Napolean III French Ormolu and white marble clock with gilded Baccanalian frieze decoration to the base and seated a classical lady standing on six gilded button feet. Enam...
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1860s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble

A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoléon III Marble Mantle Clock With A Patinated Bronze Figure of 'Phryné' by James Pradier. France, Circa 1860. Surmounted by a finely cast pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Antique, Round Wooden Clock, Napoleon III Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, antique French large dimensional clock face with its original clock made of hand painted wood from the Napoleon III period. In good condition, enhanced by detailed carvings....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Metal

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock. circa 1810 clock Napoleonic Empire Bronze Dore. La Liseuse" clock after Reiche, by Claude Galle & Grand Girad.  Signed in Paris
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Marble Mantel Set Clock Cherub Putti Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French clock named "The hour will ring" (visible inscription) signed by the sculptor Lorenzo Vergnano with stamp and number 553 on the back. It represents a building p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Metal

Important Napoleon III Ormolu Cartel Louis XV Rocaille Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Spectacular Napoleon III cartel in finely chiseled gilded bronze presenting an opulent Louis XV rococo style decoration composed of foliage, acanthus leaves, shells and flowers. S...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Table Clock Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
EMPIRE TABLE CLOCK Napoleon III 19th Century In gilt bronze, relief and pierced decoration with plant elements, topped by a cup. Enamel di...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Three Piece Clock Garniture
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 Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Ormolu

Gantry Clock French 19th Century Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
Gantry clock French 19th century Napoleon III, in mahogany wood with inlays. Eight-day autonomy mechanism, strikes hours and half hours, white enamel dial with black Roman nume...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III White Carrara Marble Mantel Clock Set by Bondat France
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century Napoleon III white Carrara marble mantel clock set by J. Bondat France is a stunning and rare timepiece of French craftsmanship. The set is hand-carved wi...
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1870s French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel

Napoleon III Clock in Gilt Bronze Signed Benoît Félix Richond in Paris
By Richond Frères
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Napoleon III clock in finely chiseled gilt bronze with a lush decoration inspired by Louis XVI. Enamelled dial signed Richond, Japy Frères movement in Paris. Superb original gilding. Benoît Félix Richond, born November 12...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Napoleon III Clock in Black Belgian Marble and Gilt Bronze by Raingo Frère
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large and very elegant Napoleon III period mantel clock in black Belgian marble and rich ornamentation in finely chiseled gilt bronze. Wire movement signed by the house Raingo Frère...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Important French Table Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important table clock 19th century French, in marble and relieved bronze and golden enameled dial, Roman numerals in black, eight days of autonomy, plays for hours and half hour...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Gold, Bronze

Blue Opaline Clock and Its Base, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue opaline clock and its base, X19th century Blue opaline, white and gold enamelled clock with its blue opaline stand, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Clock - H: 27 cm, W: 18 ...
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19th Century European Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Opaline Glass

Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Set, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvres porcelain mantel set, 19th century. A Sèvres porcelain and gilt bronze mantelpiece, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Measures: clock - H: 56 ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Gilt bronze clock, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt bronze clock, 19th century Large original gilt bronze clock, decorated with garlands of flowers and two hull heads to the right and left of the...
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1860s European Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Chiseled Bronze 'Ufficialina' Clock, Napoleon III
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant officers' clock in chiseled bronze with swinging handle, mechanism that works with a great chime, key to wind the alarm and button to stop it. Typical French manufacture, se...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon III Style Clock Made Out of Porcelain and Gilded Bronze
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful clock was made out of porcelain and gilded bronze during Napoleon III period. The porcelain dial indicates the hours with Roman numerals. It is decorated with gilded r...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & Verde Antico marble
Located in London, GB
A French ormolu and verde antico marble striking chariot clock, Circa mid 19th century. The Clock is all original and still has it's important original ...
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1850s European Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Very Large 19th Century Clock Garniture
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
A wonderful garniture in marble and ormolu, the central clock face engraved in ormolu and surrounded by enameled numerals. The clock is adorned by two amorous ormolu figures of an an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Clocks

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Bronze

Napoleon Iii clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Raingo Frères, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Henri Picard. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $706 and tops out at $2,500,000 while the average work can sell for $8,006.

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