Gilt Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

A magnificent and finely cast palatial and very large French 19th century Japonisme three-piece ormolu garniture clock set in the style of Edouard Lievre. This striking and extremely...

A fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub sitting on a rouge marble column with ormolu mounts, he carries the clock movement in a ...

This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...

Jean-François Denière (1774–1866) Louis XV Rocaille-style table clock in gilded bronze, very finely chased Signed “Jx Denière à Paris” on the movement plate and “Etienne Le No...

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 15 Jewels DIA...

A French patinated and fire-gilt clock in the form of a vase, Empire Era, 1800-1815. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.

A French patinated and fire-gilt clock depicting a woman in prayer, Restauration Era, 1815-1830. The dial is silvered-bronze. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition w...

A table clock in the Louis XVI Manner By Japy Frères The finely chased ormolu case is dressed with pink 'Sèvres' style hand decorated polychrome panels to the face and sides, dep...

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...

A rare Napoléon III gilt bronze double-faced clock. The white enameled dial signed 'Julien Le Roy A PARIS'. This rare Rococo style figural clock h...

A Symbolic clock in the Louis XVI style By Japy Fréres et Cie. The finely chased ormolu case encompassing pink porcelain panels decorated with beads to the face and sides; the wh...

French three piece dore bronze mounted and champleve Garniture set with gilt gold design details. Each piece is in great condition with wear approp...

Marble and gilt bronze clock. Machine signed Bonnet and Pottier, France, 1920.

An elegant gilt-bronze officer's clock with a handle. The clock features clean lines, embellished with floral decorations and figures of fantastical animals on the front, evoking the...

Obelisk-shaped marble clock with fire-gilt bronze appliqués, relief scene, and a surmounting armillary sphere. The clock rests on a white marble plinth with stylized chain railing an...

The contrast between rich blue enamel, in light and dark hues, and bright gilt bronze gives this carriage clock a sumptuous, luxurious feel. With a t...

Great craftsmanship French gilt bronze and silvered brass three piece clock garniture from the mid 19th century. The set include a French ebauche clock 8-day brass time and strike mo...

Urn-shaped mantel clock, Shelf clock, Directoire (c. 1795–1799), Louis XVI–Directoire transition, Neoclassical / French Neoclassicism, Gaston Jolly à Paris / François-Gasto...

An exceptional early 20th century gilt-bronze desk or table clock by Luxor of Switzerland, showcasing both horological precision and decorative artistry. The rectangular case is fine...

Small Gothic table clock with gilt bronze (or possibly golden) pocket watch by John Worboys of London, 1780-1810. We know too little about antique ...

Rare antique 19th century table clock in ormolu gilt bronze. Characterized by a refined decoration chiseled in bronze, in the upper part a s...

Elegant table clock with an arched case, crafted from hand-carved and ebonized wood, decorated with lost-wax cast and gilded bronze details. Further refinement is provided by the bra...

A very fine and Palatial French Louis XVI style figural gilt bronze mantel clock. The vase shaped case surmounted with a pomegranate-cast finial and flanked by large satyr mask handles fitted with intertwined gilt-bronze snakes, amongst floral wreaths, ribbons and acanthus. The rectangular acanthus decorated base flanked on each side with a figure of a cherub holding a globe and a Putti writing a poem, both above a plinth decorated with fruit and floral garlands surmounted with lion-mask-legs. The circular white enamel dial with wreaths of flowers with Roman and Arabic numerals, Signed: Étienne Le Noir...

Wonderful clock for the collectors of truly stylish Gothic antiques, by W.H.Tooke, Paris. Finding this unique (Germany made) Gothic table clock again felt like a blessing. The overall design is remarkable, but the combination of the craftsmanship of the bronze components and the hand crafted and hand painted Gothic porcelain plaques is what takes this clock to the next level. Whenever you find a piece that is this good then you can rest assure that there is a maker's mark. This late 1800s work of beauty was made and marked by the prolific Parisian clock...

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...

19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set, circa 1860. 19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock Set, circa 1860 A fine 19th Century French Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set with its original and exceptional movement. Bears the makers mark, Finot a Versailles. The dial supporting a reclining bronze classical muse on a rectangular white Carrara marble base decorated by a row of gilt bronze beads, the set rests on four feet. The cross in the hand of the bronze muse can be removed (see photos). This 19th Century figurative clock is very decorative, interesting for its technicality of the dial and provenance. The bronze feminine muse and its shape has a perfect patina and is a remarkable conversational piece. The garniture set are a pair of fine neoclassical bronze vases with brown and golden patina that rest on white Carrara marble embellished with gilt bronze figural handles...

A stunning three piece French Art Deco Mantel Clock and garniture set with a fine French movement by and stamped Bennet & Pottier made in Paris, France. Finished on all sides, the st...

Dimensions: Height: 4 1/4 in Width: 5 1/2 in Depth: 2 1/2 in This antique early 20th century French Art Deco bronze ormolu desk clock is made of the highest quality and perfect for ...

Early 19th century Charles X style gilt bronze with figural design detail mantel clock. The clock features a surmounted soldier holding a shield. Eight day spring driven brass moveme...

Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Table Clock, Antique Clock, Bronze Clock , Empire Period, French Empire, Early 19th Century, Neoclassical, Restauration, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze, Gilded Bronze, Bronze Doré, Gold Leaf, Ceres, Demeter, Harvest Allegory, Agriculture, Sickle, Cornucopia, Wheat Sheaf, Rake, Spade, Bas Relief, French Empire Ormolu Clock...

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

A Fine French 19th Century 'Belle Époque' Gilt-Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock by François Linke (1855-1946) Index Number 86. The clockcase modelled as a tambourine amidst blossoming roses, a mask and fan, on an oval bead-edged marble plinth with recessed panels mounted with fruiting vines, on turned feet, the reverse of the white enamel clock dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes signed 'F. Linke, Paris', timepiece movement. Circa: Paris, 1895. François Linke (d. 1946) was awarded the gold medal for his Grand Bureau at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. He was the most celebrated Ébéniste of his time. Born in Bohemia in 1855, he moved to Paris in 1881. He produced furniture of the highest quality at his workshops at 170, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, and established showrooms at 26, Place Vendme. A much simpler version of this commode, with fewer ormolu mounts and with no marquetry, is illustrated in Christopher Payne's "François Linke 1855-1946 The Belle Epoque of French Furniture" Antique Collectors' Club, 2003 Edition, Index 720, Page 498. Literature Payne, C., François Linke 1855-1946: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, 2003, models illustrated pp. 160, 182, 247 and the black and white cliché on p. 487. Another example of this model was sold at Sotheby's New York, Sale 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver and Works of Art on April 22, 2010, Lot 448 'Lot 448: FRANÇOIS LINKE 1855 - 1946 A GILT-BRONZE AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE TABLE CLOCK PARIS, CIRCA 1895, INDEX NUMBER 86' Sold for $10,000 USD Another example of this model was sold at Christie's New York, Sale '500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe' (PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF RAYMOND AND MIRIAM KLEIN) on October 20, 2011, Lot 146A 'A FRENCH ORMOLU AND ROUGE MARBLE TABLE...

An extremely stylish and beautifully made Livre D'heures Alarm clock, in the shape of a small book, the case made of gilded brass is engraved on all sides and beautifully fitted together. The eight day movement made by Angelus is in remarkable condition. The case is stamp ‘JUST’ and was part of a limited number of clocks being produced Hour Lavigne in France with this trademark at the top end of the company’s production, this clock dates from the late 1940’s- early 1950’s. Interestingly Just clocks...

Beautiful clock in walnut root, enriched with maple fillets and with an ebonized wooden base. The decoration of the clock features gilded bronze friezes, inspired by classical elemen...

This refined temple clock, crafted from white Carrara statuary marble and decorated with mercury-gilded bronze, features elegant bronze decorations featuring geometric and plant moti...

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...

Garniture - 19th Century. French; 19th century (4th quarter). Composed of a pair of 3-light chandeliers in gilded metal and a table clock in black and red marble. Signed on the dial ...

A Nautical timepiece with a French eight day movement regulated by a large high quality English lever platform escapement, behind a silvered roman dial with blued steel spade hands u...

Rare alabaster clock representing "The abduction of Europa" by Zeus metamorphosed into a bull. Europa, dressed in an antique tunic revealing a breast, is ...

Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Table Clock, Neoclassical, Directoire Period, Antique Clock, 19th Century, Venus, Aphrodite, Doves, Birds, Lyre, Laurel Wreath, Greek Mythology, ...

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 Empire gilt bronze pendulum dating from the early 1800s, charming table clock with allegory of the Arts, arched case, flanked by two putti, one seated with a book and the oth...

Very fine museum quality clock by J. B. Marchand. The casting and gilding are in great condition I is circa 1860 featuring a woman in classical dress reading to a youth, sitting at ...

Empire mantle clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, Restauration era, Neoclassical, antique clock, Ormolu, gilt bronze, French gilt bronze, bronze dorée, gold plated , Apollo, lyre, harp, lion, classical mythology, mythological figure, bas-relief, figural clock, French, France, early 19th century, 1800s, 1810, 1820 gildet Bronze The object is a magnificent French mantel clock from the Empire period (c. 1805–1815), crafted from finely chased, fire-gilded bronze (ormolu). Description & Iconography Subject: The sculpture depicts a classical mythological figure—likely the god Apollo or Orpheus. The figure sits elegantly atop the clock case, playing a large, richly ornamented lyre. Attributes: Beside the case stands another stringed instrument (an antique guitar...

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...

Antique gilt brass and frosted glass mystery clock by Robert-Houdin French, c. 1850 Height 35cm, width 12cm, depth 11cm This intriguing mantel clock from the mid-19th century is by ...

A magnificent 19th-century French clock garniture set in gilt bronze, richly ornamented in the Louis XVI Revival style All working 7 day duration Great patina to the gilt Circa 1880 ...

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

Elegant “tempietto” clock in white marble with gilded bronze finishes. The clock features a rectangular base, embellished with two columns and a temple top. The finish is embellished...

This late 19th century French boudoir clock is designed with an ornate gilt bronze scrolled frame. Within the frame of this vintage timepiece is a wonderful hand painted and signed e...

Louis XVI table clock, White marble and gilt-bronze portico clock, Ormolu bronze mantel clock, French Louis XVI mantel clock, Ormolu (gilt bronze) and white marble clock, Makers, Dut...

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...

Splendid walnut wood clock, finely carved and enriched with fruit wood inlays featuring plant motifs. These details give further elegance to the clock, visible both on the front and ...

Gilt bronze mounted continental Porcelain clock. Porcelain and gilt bronze mounted continental clock. Loius XVI style. Figural and floral painted scenes. Features open escapement...

Refined gilded bronze clock with splendid gilding. The piece features classical decorations, typical of the period, with festoons and musical instruments. At the top, a guitar rests on a musician...

Object & Style: Portico clock, Portal mantel clock, Empire clock, French mantel clock, Portique clock, Neoclassical clock, Directoire, Louis XVI style. Material & Craftsmansh...

Antique Boulle Porte Montre/pocket watch stand 1830-1840 Solid wood body with magnificent bronze applications and brass inlays in the so-called Boulle te...

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...

Antique French Portico Clock, Louis XVI White Marble Mantle Clock, Ormolu Mounted Portico Clock, 18th Century French Clock Legand Paris, Neoc...

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...