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Rococo Clocks

ROCOCO STYLE

Rococo was an aesthetic movement in the fine and decorative arts in the 18th century that found its inspiration in nature and fostered an overall lightness and delicacy of form, construction and ornament in interior design. Rococo furniture, while greatly influenced by trends in Italy and Germany, is often called Louis XV style — the movement having reached its best expression during that sybaritic French king’s reign.

The term “rococo” is thought to be a portmanteau of the French words rocaille and coquilles — “rock” and “shells” — organic motifs frequently used in architecture and design of the style.

When it comes to authentic Rococo furniture's characteristics, it is above all sensuous and social. The furniture of earlier eras in Europe had been heavy in every sense; the Rococo period saw the appearance of light-framed upholstered armchairs, side chairs and occasional tables that could easily be moved to form conversational circles.

The signal detail of Rococo furniture design is the gently curved cabriole, or S-shaped chair-, table-, and cabinet-leg. It imitates the bend of a tree limb or a flower stem. In a further reference to nature, furnishings were often asymmetrical and painted white, or in soft, pastel shades. Rococo has become a timeless style, and as the furniture pieces presented on 1stDibs demonstrate, its playful, sculptural forms can provide visual excitement to contemporary, clean-lined spaces.

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Style: Rococo
A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style
A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style

A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine 19th century and substantial ormolu clock, of Rococo balloon form, sweeping acanthus swags, scrolls and floral flourishes, which is topped by classical cornucopias. The clock ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit
Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit

Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in London, GB

This antique porcelain mantel clock demonstrates the 19th century nostalgia for the delicately elegant decorative arts under King Louis XV, also known as the Rococo style. Crafted by celebrated porcelain artist Jacob Petit, this exquisite clock is particularly notable for the way in which the porcelain has been shaped so as to give the clock such a whimsically free-spirited, scrolling shape. The clock is formed as a clock case upon a lower base, which are both decorated as a though a singular piece with green glaze on a white ground, accented with painted floral panels and extensive gilt highlights all over. The clock case, which is particularly exuberant in design, features a central, circular clock dial. The white enamelled dial is bordered with beaded ormolu, and features black Roman numerals and the inscription 'Scherer'- the name of the 19th century Parisian clock...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Porcelain

Swedish carved rococo revival gilt wall clock
Swedish carved rococo revival gilt wall clock

Swedish carved rococo revival gilt wall clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker Westerstrand and fitted with a Hassleblad movement...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

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Enamel

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, ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock
Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock

Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Classic long case clock in rococo shape from Sweden. The clock is made by hand from pine and has been hand-scraped down to the original paint. An additional detail is the carved roco...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Clocks

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Pine

Large French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Les Japy Fils, 1850s
Large French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Les Japy Fils, 1850s

Large French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Les Japy Fils, 1850s

By Japy Frères

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

An impressive French mantel clock dating to the mid-19th century, featuring an elegant combination of richly gilt bronze and finely patinated bronze. The sculptural composition depic...

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1850s French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb original antique French Rococo clock by Samuel Marti. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate swag all in finely gilded bronze. The clock stands on a beautifully ...

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19th Century Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm
Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Very decorative and fine rococo longcase clock by the renowned clockmaker Petter Södermann Stockholm (1740-1813). Finely carved case with scroll and shellwork gilded and painted in a...

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1770s Swedish Antique Rococo Clocks

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish rococo long case clock. The shape of the case is rococo and the expression is unique for the area Jämtland in Sweden. Made by hand during the late 1700s in pine with...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Clocks

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Pine

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia

Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A superb late-19th century porcelain mantel clock, titled “La Manche”, created by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company in collaboration with Royal Bonn of Germany—famed for their exqu...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid century Swedish carved rococo revival gilt wall clock
Mid century Swedish carved rococo revival gilt wall clock

Mid century Swedish carved rococo revival gilt wall clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day move...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

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Giltwood

20th century Swedish gilt carved wood wall clock
20th century Swedish gilt carved wood wall clock

20th century Swedish gilt carved wood wall clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish rococo revival gilt wall clock by westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day mov...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

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Mirror, Giltwood

Large Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
Large Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

Large Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French Cartel Wall clock in finely gilded bronze, dating from around 1880. Elegantly designed in the Rococo style of Louis XV, it is formed of b...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

20th century Westerstrand rococo revival gilt wall clock
20th century Westerstrand rococo revival gilt wall clock

20th century Westerstrand rococo revival gilt wall clock

By Westerstrand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker Westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day movement and original pendulum. Enamel clock face with arabic numerals ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

Materials

Enamel

20th century Westerstrand rococo revival gilt carved clock
20th century Westerstrand rococo revival gilt carved clock

20th century Westerstrand rococo revival gilt carved clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker Westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day movement and original pendulum. Enamel clock face with arabic numerals ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock - Fully Restored
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful clock of ornate Rococo design, the case finely cast with scrolling acanthus and rocaille ornament, the front and sides with pierced lattice panels back with fabric, raise...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Bronze

Swedish mid century carved rococo revival gilt clock
Swedish mid century carved rococo revival gilt clock

Swedish mid century carved rococo revival gilt clock

By Westerstrand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker Westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day move...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

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Enamel

Large Antique French Rococo Clock
Large Antique French Rococo Clock

Large Antique French Rococo Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock by A. D. Mougin. Boldly modelled balloon shape, profusely decorated with scrolls, acanthus and floral swags. To the top is a large ela...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mid century carved rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand
Mid century carved rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand

Mid century carved rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker Westerstrand Toreboda. Fitted with a twin train 8...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

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Glass, Giltwood

Fine French Louis XV Rocaille Style Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Ormolu Clock
Fine French Louis XV Rocaille Style Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Ormolu Clock

Fine French Louis XV Rocaille Style Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Ormolu Clock

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning fine quality Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) doré bronze (gilt bronze ormolu) shelf clock with signed Japy Freres eight-day time and strike movement. Born in Paris, France in the third quarter of the 19th century, exceptionally executed in luxurious 18th century Louis XV Rocaille taste, the curvacious sculptural case...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Bronze

Sevres Style Garniture Procelain Rose Pomedur Clock
Sevres Style Garniture Procelain Rose Pomedur Clock

Sevres Style Garniture Procelain Rose Pomedur Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

A Sevres style Ormolu mounted jewelwd procelain Rose pomedur clock garniture 19th century 50 cm x 24 cm the clock 15 cm x 40 cm flanked with pastoral scens ( teserves ).

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Porcelain

Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock by Christopher Balkes, Denmark, Ca 1770
Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock by Christopher Balkes, Denmark, Ca 1770

Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock by Christopher Balkes, Denmark, Ca 1770

Located in Allerum, SE

A large-scale 18th-century Rococo three-part tall case clock, circa 1770. The carved wooden case features an architectural hood topped with a carved finial and flanked by pierced fre...

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18th Century Danish Antique Rococo Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Clock Garniture Set
19th Century Gilt Bronze French Clock Garniture Set

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Clock Garniture Set

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 19th Century gilt bronze mantle clock garniture set of exceptional quality comprising of a clock with a stunning pair of matching three branch candelabra, all are profusel...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Bronze

Swedish Rococo Style Mora Clock
Swedish Rococo Style Mora Clock

Swedish Rococo Style Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Very unique Rococo style Swedish Mora Clock. and what is so so very Rare is the glass in the top and door is Beveled Glass. I have sold over 3000 Swedish Mora clocks ...

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1910s Swedish Vintage Rococo Clocks

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

Unusually large 18th century Swedish tall case clock. Dry scraped and retouched with great patination. ca 1770 Sweden.

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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Clocks

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Pine

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock
Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock French, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm The carriage clock is of rectangular form an...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock

By The Perivale British Clock Company

Located in Dereham, GB

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter Cream & Gilded face, Centre with Winged cherub on...

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1880s English Antique Rococo Clocks

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Brass

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Clock Set
KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Clock Set

KPM Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Clock Set

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

KPM porcelain and gilt bronze Rococo style clock set German, late 19th century Measures; Clock on base: Height 51cm, width 36cm, depth 17cm Candelabra: Height 47cm, width 27cm, de...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

Italian "Boulle" Style Boudoir Table Clock
Italian "Boulle" Style Boudoir Table Clock

Italian "Boulle" Style Boudoir Table Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Italian "Boulle" style boudoir table clock 20th century Boudoir clock with bronze highlights on gold/brown faux tortoise shell base. Mounted on a pink marble plinth...

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20th Century Italian Rococo Clocks

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This beautiful mantel clock has been designed in an 18th century Rococo style, which was popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. The clock has been expertly cast in bronze a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Clock by Japy Frères Grand Med
19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Clock by Japy Frères Grand Med

19th Century Meissen Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Clock by Japy Frères Grand Med

By Japy Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classical Meissen porcelain and gilt bronze clock by Japy Frères Grand Med D'Honneur. Made in France, 19th Century. *Each porcelain has its correspondent stamp / signed. Dimensions:...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Bronze

18th Century Rococo Console Clock
18th Century Rococo Console Clock

18th Century Rococo Console Clock

Located in Ljungby, SE

A Rococo console clock with the movement crafted by Eric Lindgren Jr. (active 1754–1786, appointed Royal Clockmaker in 1776) in Stockholm. The case featu...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Rococo Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Swedish Clock by Westerstand Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style mid 20th century
Swedish Clock by Westerstand Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style mid 20th century

Swedish Clock by Westerstand Carved Gilt Wood Rococo Style mid 20th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Gorgeous 25 inches (!) tall hand carved and gold leaf floral motive Rococo clock made in 1 copy ca 1950 by Westerstrand or Westerstrand Urfabrik Aktiebolag, one of Töreboda's oldest ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

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Gold, Brass

TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's
TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's

TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's

Located in Madrid, ES

TABLE CLOCK "ARAB WARRIOR" 19th Century ex Christie's In French porcelain, relief decoration, polychrome and gold, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, relief and gold metal bezel, autonomy of eight days, rings the hour and half hour bell. Marked. Dim.: 35 x 17 x 10 cm FRENCH PORCELAIN MANTEL...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Porcelain

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu Rococo influenced mantel clock, having wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, the clock face having enamel Roman numerals, an e...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

Porcelain, champlevé enamel, and gilt-bronze Rococo style three-piece clock set
Porcelain, champlevé enamel, and gilt-bronze Rococo style three-piece clock set

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...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu
Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu

Antique Clock Garniture with Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This fantastic porcelain clock garniture contains three vases, one of which has been mounted with a ormolu clock dial with jewels surrounding it. The vases are decorated in the style of the Sèvres Porcelain manufacturers, with cartouches to the front and back. The panels on the front depict ladies and putti in a landscape, while the reverse sides depict riverbanks. The vases are set on ormolu bases with canted angles, and feature twin ormolu handles which take the form of masks. The central vase is surmounted by an ormolu putti...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This exquisite clock set is designed in an elegant 18th-Century Rococo manner, in the style of Sèvres porcelain wares. Rococo is characterised by its use of pastel colours, graceful ...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener
Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Garnier

Located in London, GB

This exquisite gilt bronze-mounted pedestal clock is the creation of the famed French clockmaker Paul Garnier (1801-1861). Garnier worked in Paris during the first half of the 19th C...

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19th Century French Antique Rococo Clocks

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Ormolu

Rococo clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rococo clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rococo 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 Royal Dux, and Tiffany & Co.. 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 $434 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $3,950.