Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes   This clock set is a beautiful example of high Art Deco styling, featuring a ...

Onyx and antimony clock is an original decorative object realized in France in the end of the 19th century. Original object realized in enamel, onyx...

Venini Desk or Table Clock

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...

A magnificent and avant-garde design for a desktop clock. This design has the perfect combination between chromed steel and lacquered walnut wood giving ...

Pedestal for important sculptures, with clock, made of black Belgian marble and red Verona marble, with golden floral engravings. The base is octagonal, the first elevation is circul...

In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a crane, on a rectangular chased plinth ending in bun feet.

Architectural case in the Historicist style, in bone, with decorative fire-gilded bronze fittings and a base plate featuring four volute feet, crowned by a seated female figure with ...

Beautiful table clock with gilt bronze mounts and the dial hand-painted and signed Leroy & Fils. This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in Ita...

Clock in brass, "La Fontaine", France, circa 1900. In good condition, some were.

Rare and elegant Italian table clock distinguished by its thick Murano glass frame, Italy, 1950s. A precious, refined object, in excellent condition

Exceptional presentation of a beautiful bronze sitting on top of a plateau of griotte marble, 19th century. The clock face is enamel with floral and foliate paintings surrounding the numeral. Bronze doré mounts decorate this lovely base. Toupee feet support the clock. The bronze which stands on top is by Charles Anfrie...

Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London Finely figured walnut 5 glass case with moulded plinth and standing on pad feet with bevelled glass throughout. Front opening doo...

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture This impressive clock set features a woman and child holding a floral branch with a bird perched above. A striking centrepiece...

Porcelain clock, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period painted porcelain clock. Dimensions : H: 40cm, W: 28cm, D: 17cm Contact us before ordering to...

A little Arts and Crafts copper table clock in the shape of a flower head with hand hammered floral decoration, retaining the original sim...

Abstract crystal sculpture by kristaluxus with clock (not working), made in the mid-seventies in Monterrey, Mex.

French Empire Pendule, Empire Mantel Clock, Ormolu, Mantel Clock, French, Gilt, Bronze Clock, Restauration Clock Antique, Table Clock Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Ormolu Bronze, Chased Bronze, White Enamel Dial Classical Figures, Allegorical Figures, Rooster, Gallic Rooster, Standing Maiden Figures, Drape Detail, Early 19th Century, Circa 1810, Empire Period, Regency Era, Antique French Clocks Antique French Mantel Clock, Empire Pendule, Ormolu Bronze Clock, Gilt Bronze Pendule, Restauration Period, French Clockwork, Allegorical Figures, Rooster Motif, Gallic Rooster, Skeleton Dial, Enamel Ring Dial, Antique Table Clock, 19th Century French Bronze, Gilded Bronze, Classical Figural Clock SKELETON-PENDULUM Directory Height 50 cm Width 32 cm Depth 15 cm Claude Galle (Villepreux 1759 - Paris 1815), attr. The object shown is a French mantel clock (*pendule*) from the Empire Typology and Classification Material: Fire-gilt bronze (*bronze doré* / ormolu). Style & Iconography: Neoclassicism / Empire. The case is flanked by two female figures in classical drapery. The clock is surmounted by a rooster (a symbol of vigilance or the Gallic rooster) standing on a scroll or books. Dial: White enamel dial with Roman numerals and an exposed (skeletonized) center, revealing the movement's gear train. Case/Base: Rectangular bronze case with rosette appliqués on the sides, supported by a rectangular base featuring a continuous frieze and ball feet. Claude Galle (1759–1815) ranks among the most significant French bronze casters (*fondeur-ciseler*) and chasers of the Late Neoclassical, Directoire, and—in particular—First Empire periods. Life and Work Training & Master Status: He learned his craft under Pierre Foy in Paris, took over the workshop following Foy's death in 1788, and attained the title of master craftsman in 1786. Purveyor to the Court: During the Napoleonic era, Galle rose...

19th century gilt bronze clock. A gilt bronze clock from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, clock movement to be overhauled. Dimensions : H: 51cm, W: 37cm, D: 12cm Contact us ...

English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) gilt mantle clock with silver plate decoration and supported by 2 gnome figures with a pediment having a fi...

Table pendulum clock made in France during the empire period, 1790-1810. Made from gilt bronze. Depicting a man holding a cornucopia.

Empire mantle clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, Restauration era, Neoclassical, antique clock, Ormolu, gilt bronze, French gilt bronze, bronze dorée, gold plated , Apollo, lyre, ...

This French Louis XV ormolu bronze clock, crafted by Etienne Le Noir A Paris in the 18th century, is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. The metal dial, featuring a blend of Roma...

A wonderful French Empire doré and patinated bronze Cherub Putti wreath clock, not currently in working order, back cover is missing as is bel...

An impressive and most stunning Austrian 19th century Empire st. Ormolu, Bronze and Rouge Griotte marble clock, stamped for Franz Sedlak, Vienna. This exceptional clock is raised on ...

An Empire Mantel Clock by H.Robert-Horloger De La Reine, Paris, date circa 1820-1830 A superb Empire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock of eight day duration signed on the white enamel dial H.Robert-Horloger a la Reine . The dial with Roman numerals and gilded steel Breguet style hands for the hours and minutes. The movement with anchor escapement, silk thread suspension, striking on a single bell, with outside count wheel. The extremely fine case featuring the standing figure of Urania, Muse of Astronomy holding a pen in her left hand which points to a star-studded globe adorned with the signs of the zodiac around its circumference, the globe set on the back of four putti upon a plinth, containing the dial with a serpent-wrapped Paris, date circa 1820-30 Height 73 cm, width 50cm, depth 22 cm. In addition to the above prestigious locations, clocks of this model can be found at Warsaw Castle and in the Bayerischen Nationalmuseum, Munich. The Parisian clockmaker Bailly (d. after 1818) was one of the finest of his day and as such earned the title of Horloger de LL. MM. II. Et RR (Clockmaker to Their Imperial and Royal Majesties). Working from rue de Richelieu he was with Lepaute one of the main suppliers to the Garde-Meuble. Bailly, who retired in 1818 had the responsibility of maintaining the clocks at Compiègne and the Trianons and is known to have used cases by the leading Parisian bronziers including Pierre-Philippe Thomire and Claude Galle as well as Ferdinand Schwerdfeger who supplied him with a case for a regulator surmounted by a star-studded and zodiac banded globe...

Empire mantel clock / French mantel clock, Flute player / Shepherd, Panpipes / Syrinx, Shepherd's crook, Tree stump, Musical instruments / Trophy, Mythology / Pastoral / Arcadia, Fire-gilt bronze / Ormolu, Patinated bronze, Two-tone / Ormolu and patinated bronze, Empire / Restauration (c. 1805–1820), France / Paris / French antique / Tardy This French mantel clock (*pendule*) from the Empire period (c. 1805–1815) is distinguished by a classic bucolic-mythological motif. signed ""Harvard a Rouen"" Description & Stylistic Features Motif: Depiction of a shepherd or youth playing the flute (possibly representing Daphnis, Pan, or Marsyas). He sits upon a dark-patinated tree stump into which the clock face is set. Attributes: Beside the dial, a pan flute (syrinx) and a shepherd’s crook lean against a branch. Materials & Technique: A combination of fire-gilded bronze (ormolu)—featuring the original matte and burnished gilding—and dark-patinated bronze for the tree trunk and branch. Base: The rectangular gilded base features a fine appliqué depicting musical trophies, grapes, and cornucopiae. The base rests on sculptural feet shaped like goat hooves (faun legs). Dial & Movement: Gilded bronze dial with a guilloché center and Roman numerals. Two winding holes for the French pendulum movement, featuring silk-thread suspension and slide regulation. Classification & Condition Period: French Empire (reign of Napoleon I, c. 1805–1815). Condition: Very fine historical gilding with slight signs of age/patina on the surface of the base. The contrast between the fire-gilded figure and the dark patina of the tree is characteristic of high-quality Parisian bronze work from this era. This is an absolutely breathtaking piece! What you have before you is a classic French mantel clock from the Empire era (or the Restoration period), likely dating from the early to mid-19th century (approx. 1810–1830). These clocks are renowned for their first-class craftsmanship, combining precise timekeeping with exquisite, allegorical sculptures.The Figure: The gilded figure depicts a young man—presumably Apollo. The Scene: He sits upon a dark, patinated bronze base shaped like a tree stump or a rock formation, into which the clock’s dial is set. The Details: To his left (to our right), a pan flute (Syrinx) can be discerned leaning against the tree, accompanied by a shepherd’s staff or walking stick. The Frieze: The gilded relief on the rectangular base features a beautiful composition of an antique-style urn, horns, ribbons, and grapevines, further underscoring the Bacchic or pastoral theme. 1. Clockmaker & Provenance (Movement & Signature) Clockmaker: Havard Location: Rouen (Normandy, France) Classification: Havard was a clockmaker and goldsmith based in Rouen. During the Consulate and Empire periods (c. 1800–1815), renowned Parisian bronze foundries supplied fine cases to prominent clockmakers in the French provinces, who then completed the pieces with their own movements and signed dials. 2. Art Historical Classification (Style & Motif) Period: French Empire / Reign of Napoleon I (c. 1805–1815). Theme / Motif: Bucolic / pastoral-mythological depiction of a flute-playing shepherd (Daphnis or Attis/Pan theme). Material/Execution: Fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) combined with brown/black patinated bronze (tree stump, foliage). Base featuring musical trophy appliqués and goat-hoof feet. Standard literature and reference works for identifying French mantel clocks from this period: Standard Reference Works Elke Niehüser: *Die französische Bronzeuhr – Tabernakeluhr, Figuranduhr, Wanduhr, Cartel, Commode, Standuhr*. Callwey, Munich 1997. (The standard work on the typology and iconography of figurative Empire-style bronze clocks) Hans Ottomeyer / Peter Pröschel: *Vergoldete Bronzen – Die Bronzen des Spätbarock und Klassizismus*. 2 volumes, Klinkhardt & Biermann, Munich 1986. (Reference work on Parisian bronze makers, fire gilding, the art of chasing, and casting models) Jean-Dominique Augarde: *Les Ouvriers du Temps – La pendule française du Louis XIV à Napoléon Ier*. Antiquorum, Geneva 1996. (Comprehensive work on clockmakers, bronze casters, and manufacturing techniques) Pierre Kjellberg: *Encyclopédie de la Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XIXe Siècle*. Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris 1997. (Chronological overview with numerous comparative illustrations) Tardy (Henri-Léon Tardy): *Les Plus Belles Pendules Françaises*. Tardy, Paris. (Monumental standard work organized by period and motif) Specialized Literature & Directories Tardy: *Dictionnaire des Horlogers Français*. Tardy, Paris 1971–1972. (Reference work for identifying clockmaker signatures on dials or movements) Gérard L'Épaux: *Pendules Empire...

Beautiful set consisting of a clock and two candelabras, made with gilt and black patinated bronze, and white marble. They have cherub motifs decorating each piece. The clock has uni...

An Italian Baroque style Table Clock, it is made of embossed sheet silver with typical Baroque style swirls. Cast details decorate its four...

Elevate your interior with this exceptional antique French figural mantel clock, beautifully crafted in the 19th century in a refined Neoclassical / Empire style. Featuring a strikin...

Provenance: Château de Paradis, La Croix-en-Touraine, France Measures: Clock height 72 cm (28.3 in.), width 59 cm (23.2 in.), depth 26 cm (10.2 in.) Pedestal height 128 cm (50.4 in.), width 40 cm (15.7 in.), depth 40 cm (15.7 in.) Sumptuous rotating clock...

The waisted sides surmounted by a brass urn finial, above a rectangular base raised on bracket feet, decorated with braided border and depictions of floral swags, garland, and hunt t...

A wonderful Antique 20th Century Goliath Watch with Sterling Silver Case, Date circa 1910. This Robust timepiece is in good condition, the clock itself...

Plexiglass table clock, 1970s design. 1970s table clock, contemporary design, plexiglass. Dimensions : H: 35cm. W: 25cm, D: 13cm Contact us before order...

An impressive and finely decorated French 19th century Louis XVI st. Gris St. Anne marble and Ormolu clock, signed Derniere. This exquisite and high quality clock is raised on an imp...

Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. Turned walnut base supports w...

With pointed architectural pediment over an enamel clock face with signature of Mesnil of Paris. With black marble frieze and white marble columns with b...

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

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Selsi Paris Art deco table clock French designer watch made by Selsi Paris Art deco style with Chinese motifs Rectangular dial with Roman numerals Clock...

A fine quality neoclassical watch holder "porte montre" (in french) in patinated bronze featuring a classically draped Roman emperor sitting upon an outcr...

Decorative mantel top clock set. One of a kind, In great condition. Has all original parts including clock. Set of 3.

French D'ore and patinated Bronze sculptural clock by F. Dumouchel, supported by a black marble base. Made in the late 19th century; decorated with foliate motifs all around and including a depiction of three children on top. The company achieved the silver medal award at one point in time (Medaille D Argent...

Paris Porcelain Egyptian Style clock, Bayeaux, circa 1830.

19th century French antique bronze desk or mantel clock dated circa 1870. The clock stands on curved base and features a carved sculpture of a seat...

Mid Century Modern Acrylic Clock. This beautiful mid century modern acrylic or lucite desk clock, table clock or mantel clock in a Neoclassic...

Gilt bronze marble clock and candlesticks, Louis XVI period. Dial signed: ”Charles Garriots à Paris”  

Clock in gilt and patinated bronze, period Napoleon III, 19th century. Good working condition Contact us before ordering to confirm product ...

Superb Anemone clock in Daum crystal from the 1970s. Signed Daum France. Very good condition. Clock system is original and needs to be replaced by a modern system to function. Dimen...

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, William Barrow, Dublin Regency bracket clock housed in a finely figured mahogany brass bound case with chamfer top. Sid...

Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company was started in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot at the age of 22, in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel. Zenith w...

Sand clocks were among the first instruments that man devised to visually perceive and measure time. Ctrlzak’s Timeless project utilizes the properties of traditional materials in re...

A gorgeous fire-gilt bronze clock depicting Madame de Staël seated in a classical landscape holding a lyre, and, at her feet, a fragment of a column. F...

19th century French Empire doré bronze clock, France, 1880s.

French 19th century Louis XVI style figural clock. Gilt and patinated putti on bronze base supporting ball form clock with porcelain dial.

Silver table clock 925/1000 golden with translucent fire polishes in stripes on hand-engraved guillochè, Swiss mechanical skeletal movement 8 days The miniatures are hand-painted on a usually white homogeneous enamel base. The same colored glazes are used, but ground much finer, which are mixed with special oils to form an infinite palette of colors. The paint must be gradually dried on electric stoves...

Silver clock painted blue glaze with three Graces in the centre and the clock on the top. The clock is in silver painted with enamels.

Silvered Table Clock. The clock has a rounded top and a rectangular base. The clock face is circular with black numbers and hands, and it is set into the upper part of the structure...

A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in Griotte marble and Regula. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Measures: H: 43 cm, W: 25 cm, D: 17 cm.

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...