Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9

French 18th Century Louis XV Period/Louis XVI Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

About the Item

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu nine light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an outstanding bottom acorn inverted finial amidst richly chased acanthus leaf patterns. Each S scrolled arm is decorated with fine acanthus leaves ending in striking floral candle cups and reeded twisted bobeches. The reeded straight central fut leads up to a large, attractive acanthus leaf canopy. With all original gilt throughout. Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) a renowned 18th Century Parisian clockmaker and watchmaker. Born in Tours in 1686, by the age of 13, he had already made his first clock. In 1699, he moved to Paris for further training. He became Maitre Horloger in 1713 and later juré of his guild. Further appointments followed, including the Directorship of the Société des Arts, but the pinnacle of his achievement was being appointed clockmaker (Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) to king Louis XV in 1739.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Ormolu,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 74421stDibs: LU949925945802

More From This Seller

View All
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu and silvered bronze clock, signed Pfeñinger, Zurich. The clock is centered by a striking f...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu, Gris St. Anne and white Carrara marble clock, signed 'Mailland, a Paris'. The clock is raised by six mottled ...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and important French 18th century Louis XV period Tortoiseshell and ormolu Boulle cartel clock signed Le Faucheur, A Paris. The clock is ra...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze cartel clock. The clock displays a most elegant and decorative cloud like design with richly chased love bird...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell and ormolu mounted Cartel clock. The impressive clock rests on its original wall mou...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

You May Also Like

18th Century French Louis XV / XVI Period Gilt Bronze Wall Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV period ormolu bronze cartel clock by Edme-Jean Causard (1718-1780) measuring 28 by 13 by 5 inches, with original pendulum. Dial signed Causard Hgr du Roy - Suivt Lac...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite mantel clock is a masterpiece of classical design and craftsmanship. The centerpiece is a finely detailed bronze figure of a woman in a relaxed pose, adorned with grap...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its grandeur and inspiration from classical antiquity. The clock showcases a masterful com...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its grandeur and inspiration from classical antiquity. The clock showcases a masterful com...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scr...
Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

18th Century French Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Period Louis XV Boulle mantle clock The case is inlaid with brass and is further decorated with Rococo scrollwork and gilded bronze mounts. The det...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Recently Viewed

View All