Neoclassical Clocks

This exquisite three-piece French bronze and marble clock garniture by Lemerle-Charpentierwith a movement by Samuel Marti and is a superb example of late 19th-century Parisian decorative arts, combining fine sculpture, architectural marble, and precision horology into a unified and highly ornamental ensemble. Comprising a central mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of figural candelabra, the set was designed as a complete decorative statement for a grand salon, mantelpiece, or formal interior. The central clock is mounted in luminous white marble, richly accented with finely chased gilt bronze mounts. Atop the case stands a beautifully modeled putto figure in dark patinated bronze, animated and expressive, holding a torch aloft—an allegorical symbol of enlightenment, time, and knowledge. The contrast between the dark bronze figure, warm gilded details, and cool marble ground creates depth and visual drama. The circular enamel dial with Roman numerals is elegantly framed, underscoring the refined balance between function and ornament. Flanking the clock are a matching pair of bronze figural candelabra, each centered by a sculptural putto standing on a marble base. The figures support scrolling, gilt bronze candle arms terminating in classical bobeches, creating graceful upward movement and symmetry. The sculptural modeling of the figures—soft anatomy, expressive faces, and dynamic poses—demonstrates the high artistic standards expected of Parisian luxury objects during this period. Lemerle-Charpentier: Parisian Masters of Decorative Clocks The set bears the name of Lemerle-Charpentier, a respected Parisian firm active in the second half of the 19th century. Lemerle-Charpentier was renowned not only as a clockmaker, but as a collaborator with elite bronze casters, sculptors, and marble workshops, producing clocks and garnitures that rivaled the finest decorative arts of the era. Their pieces were often signed on the dial or movement, signaling quality, reliability, and fashionable taste. The firm specialized in luxurious mantel clocks, figural garnitures, and exhibition-quality pieces, many of which were exported internationally to decorate aristocratic homes and refined interiors. Lemerle-Charpentier clocks frequently feature award-winning movements paired with elaborate bronze sculpture, making them especially desirable to collectors today. Decorative and Collectible Significance Three-piece clock sets of this caliber were designed to convey status, refinement, and artistic literacy. Today, original Lemerle-Charpentier garnitures are prized for their sculptural quality, historical integrity, and decorative impact. Elegant, cohesive, and richly detailed, this Lemerle-Charpentier bronze and marble clock set is a timeless centerpiece—equally compelling as a functional timepiece and as a work of French sculptural art.Samuel Marti et Cie was one of the most important and respected French clock movement...

Portico style French tulipwood clock with Boulle style fine inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronze. Eight day French movement with a grid-iron ormolu pendulum...

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...

Rosewood wall clock, decorated with a mirror and a bird painted with the technique of fixed under glass in the lower part. It bears the manufacturer's labels Seth Thomas...

A good looking Clock for any Jack Daniels Collector. Look good on a bar top or on the wall. Most likely Salesman gift ! Good size. In excellent condition, has been in a private colle...

A lovely and very manly neoclassic styled clock, in working order. The case is mahogany with ebony details, alabaster columns with bronze fittings, all in front of a three panel age...

Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...

A superb high quality eight-day striking and repeating carriage clock, signed on the enamel dial PERREGAUX AU LOCLE, circa 1870. The superb engraved gilt gorge brass case has facetted glass panels to all sides so that the movement is almost entirely visible. The top has a large rectangular window which allows full view of the original silvered platform escapement. At the back, there is a glazed door giving access to the winding and setting arbors, the functions of which are explained indications in French. The clock is surmounted by a typically shaped carrying handle. The rectangular enamel dial has a Roman chapter ring with an outer minute track with five-minute markers. The time is indicated by a fine pair of blued-steel fleur-de-lys hands. Below is a smaller subsidiary Arabic ring...

Antique French gilt bronze and enamel miniature carriage clock French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 11cm, width 5.5cm, depth 5cm Case: ...

Fan carved arch over the glass clock bezel that opens to an enamelled clock face. Shaped case with splayed base. Gray paint highlights.

A good looking Clock. Mfg. in New York by Ansonia clock co. Shows label on back. 8 Day striker . Movement is marked as well and date 1878 ! Clock has an American Brass Eagle...

This fine and ornate antique clock set by Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie comprises a clock and two flanking candelabra. The asymmetrical clock is set on a red marble base with ormolu feet and features a central relief panel in patinated bronze. The circular red marble clock...

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 68cm, width 63cm, depth 26cm Candelabra: Height 89cm, ...

The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...

Antique Neo-Grec porcelain and cast iron clock set French, 19th Century Clock: Height 41cm, width 40cm, depth 16cm Candelabra: Height 30cm, width 2...

Carved marble figure of a draped woman and urn as a clock --Moving and rare --Ex Collection at Boscobel, Boscobel is an estate overlooking the Hudson River built in the early ...

Continental Austrian (18th Century) gilt wood and blue glass panel mantel clock with a pediment (signed: Wieneslaus Wilfarthm, Koniglicher Hoff, UHR Macher) (Not working)

This early 19th century Empire style figural clock with a snake as the hands on the clock is set on wonderful rouge marble and a pedestal base. The four corners are marked with four wonderfully detailed doré bronze figure heads, The front is decorated with beautiful filigree and ribbon detail, the sides are decorated with two butterflies and filigree work. There are clock parts...

Antique neoclassical style three-piece gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 57cm, width 74cm, depth 23cm. Candelabra: Height 83cm, width 27cm, d...

Large fire-gilded bronze pendulum clock on lion's paws with a rectangular pedestal featuring lyre and torch motifs. Above it rises the full-figure depiction of the god Apollo with a ...

Striking carriage clock with a gilt-brass corniche case by Grohé, circa 1880. A most attractive eight-day striking carriage clock, signed on...

Neoclassical mantel clock composed of patinated and fire-gilded bronze with white marble. The movement is positioned on the right, finely chiseled and adorned with laurel appliqués. ...

The Arabic numeral dial signed A.M. Blomberg, Stockholm, the case elaborately carved with opposing cornucopias, birds and branches, raised on a bracket decorated with shells and acan...

Table clock made of gilded bronze with a powerful base, enhanced with legs decorated with vegetal and architectural motifs of classicist inspiration and a series of details on the fr...

A Regency monumental doré and patinated bronze ormolu-mounted on marble base clock adorned with figures of a Cherub and a Maiden, extremely large an...

A Fine 19th Century French Sevres-Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, each richly decorated with h...

This three-piece set—composed of a clock and a pair of flanking candelabra—is a truly unique and delightful piece of decorative art. The clock is modelled in the image of an 18th century sedan chair – that is, a covered chair sat in by a member of the social elite, which was carried on poles by two people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers, colorful swag paintings, and the manufacturer’s name, 'Fd Gervais / Ft du Bronzes / A Paris'. The lower part of the case is glazed, allowing one to see the clock’s sun-burst pendulum. Like a sedan chair, the clock case is carried by two patinated bronze putti...

A most attractive French 19th century neo-classical st. porcelain and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine scrolled ormolu feet below the beautiful deep forest green porcelain b...

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in gilt bronze. Neoclassical symbols such Cup...

A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base. Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...

A spectacular mid 19th century French Neo-Classical Empire st. ormolu and marble clock. The clock is raised on a rectangular Vert Maurin marble base with ormolu supports. Centered at...

Large Johann Sachs Austrian clock in large carved wood housing with figures, flanked by decorative flower filled urns, polychromed and gilt. Carved laure...

Monumental clock in gilded and patinated bronze representing Spartacus freed from his chains. Date of manufacture : circa 1850 Working condition, still maintained by the master watch...

This endearing French mantel clock combines lustrous ormolu and sumptuous white marble, making for a light and yet majestic work that perfectly compliments the masterfully executed N...

France, circa 1880 A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the case with elaborate garland decorations culminating in a volute krater of flowers ab...

The magnificent neoclassical style clock set would make a beautiful addition to any elegant interior. The three-piece, antique French clock set comprising a central clock and a p...

A very unsual clock in the style neoclassical in ormolu bronze each detail on the side bronze clock and front are stunning.

This elegant 19th-century French classical mantle clock, crafted from white marble, features an 8-day striking movement, showcasing both beauty and functionality. The clock is adorne...

Old French travel watch with onyx applications. Squared roof. On the watch, a curved handle handle. Watchcase standing on four spherical feet. Left di...

This mantel clock is a wonderful piece of French Neoclassical design. It is an unusual and very beautiful item, which has been expertly crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu). The clock will add elegance and sophistication to a mantelpiece. The clock features a table-form body which is topped by a classical urn. The urn is crowned by a pomegranate finial and mounted with twin handles in the shape of rams’ heads with rings in their mouths. The urn is decorated with twisted and cabled fluting, a belt draped with foliate swags, panelled motifs and a ropework band. The urn stands on a table-shaped body which is surmounted by outward-pointing pinecone finials and laurel branches. The stepped tabletop has scalloped corners and is decorated with an egg-and-dart and leaf-and-dart band, as well as a central Green Man mask. This top is supported on six legs which feature leafy scrolled tops draped with swags and hoof feet. Between the legs, there is a drum clock...

Neoclassical style French malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm This neoclassical Louis XVI style mant...

A mantel clock from the French “Restauration” era of 1815-1830 in fire-gilt bronze. The dial is enamelled white and the hours are depicted with Roman numerals. The figure represents ...

This beautiful clock was crafted in France in the late 19th century. The clock is a monument to this period of industrialisation and technological innovation, being decorated with an...

French neoclassical style lapis and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock height 52cm, width 39cm, depth 15cm Vases height 38cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm This be...

Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...

Vincent (or Vincenti) et Cie (French 19th century) gilt bronze & Fluer de Pecher mounted marble mantle clock in the Louis XVI Neoclassical taste, circa 1900, the clock surmounted by...

A beautiful and most attractive French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara, Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu clock, attributed to Étienne Maurice Falconet. This wonderf...

This charming antique French mantel clock is crafted by famous French maker, Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919). The work is rendered in the eleg...

19th Century French dore bronze empire clock. With original key.

This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold i...

This wonderful mantel clock is designed in the image of an ancient Roman ruin. The clock is clearly inspired by the kind of prints, paintings and drawings of dilapidated Roman buildi...

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

A gilt bronze and blue lapis lazuli clock with bust of Molière French, circa 1830 Measures: Height 61cm, width 27cm, depth 13cm This exquisite French mantel clock originates fr...

This splendid neoclassical style French mantel clock is beautifully crafted in ormolu and porcelain decorated in the Sevres style. 'ER', the mark of French clockmaker Ernest Royer, active in the later 19th Century, is stamped on the underside of the ormolu mounts. There are three Sevres style porcelain plaques in total, all set on turquoise ground: the plaque to the front of the clock depicts a cherub and a nymph as well as containing the clock face with Roman numerals. The two sides of the clock case feature further porcelain plaques, which portray Neptune, Aurora and mermaids. The rectangular ormolu clock case is surmounted by a putto with a dog. There is a neoclassical pilaster...

A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock, signed Jollet & Cie. The clock is raised by a square stepped base with a finely chased pierced...

Clock garnish and two candlesticks. Bronze, rouge griotte marble. France, 19th century, following Clodion's models. Set or garnish consisting of a table clock and two candlesticks ...

French neoclassical style bronze and marble three-piece clock set French, 19th century Clock: Height 38cm, width 50cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 62cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm ...

This graceful three-piece clock set is designed in a refined neoclassical style, which was fashionable in France in the 19th century. The set has been crafted from finely cut clear g...