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Technique: Gilt
English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th century, with black paint and arched brass di...
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock
By Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal "Régulateur de Parquet" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$75,600 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Regence style figural ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry long-case regulator, after a Model by Charles Cressent (Fren...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$67,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with Roi-de-bleu enamel globe surmounted by Cupid. The ...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XIV Clock & Candelabra In Gilt Bronze Signed Emile Colin & Cie Paris
By Colin, Paris
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb set in very finely chiseled gilded bronze composed of a clock and two candelabras.
Set very richly decorated with motifs inspired by Louis XIV and the Regency, signed on the ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Jean Roulet 'Presidents Clock' in the Shape of an Armillary Sphere
Located in Amersham, GB
A beautifully gilded desk clock with perpetual calendar, moon-phase and an adjustable world time ring in the shape of an armillary sphere or astrolabe made by Jean Roulet...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock fla...
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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Important Gilt Bronze Clockset by Raingo Frères
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century fine gilt-bronze clocks garniture by Joseph Raingo is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. The set features a central clock adorned with intricate f...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$110,000 / set
Iconic Wall Clock Junghans Uhren, Hard to Find Marmolada Design Max Bill
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important modernist glazed ceramic kitchen clock designed by Max Bill for Junghans, Germany 1956, featuring a 60-minute timer, a mechanical 8-day movement, a yellow-and-white ceramic...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
By Royal Bonn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...
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Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass
An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
19th Century Large Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant antique clock garniture set, crafted from striking pink-veined marble and adorned with ornate gilded bronze details. This exquisite...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,812 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Large French Figurative Greek Revival Bronze Clock by Auguste Moreau
Located in New York, NY
Large antique (late 19th century) French figurative clock from the Greek Revival period depicting the goddess, Selene, after the original sculpture by Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-19...
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Late 19th Century French Greek Revival Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Mantel Clock with Apollo, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Painted Clock and Sconces Garniture Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) French Louis XV style three-piece garniture (set) of the highest quality, including large wall clock with matching pair of wall lights (sconces) with Vern...
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'L'Angelot Endormi', Reiche, Paris, Ca 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent mantel clock made of fire-gilded and patinated bronze from the early 19th century:
Structure in the form of a tall oval, smooth, fluted stepped gilded base, recessed body m...
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1820s French Empire Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Tall-Case Regulator attributed to Revollon. The Roman numeral dial signed: Revollon - M. Lion, with h...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$14,950 Sale Price
64% Off
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
French, c. 1810
Height 48cm, width 31cm, depth 20cm
A superb example of early 19th-century French decorative arts, thi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
By Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris
Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.)
Candelabra – Height 116 cm (45 ...
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Height 121cm, width 64cm, depth 28cm
Expertly produced in France during the final de...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
French 19th Century Three-Piece Bronze Dore Garniture Clock Set
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant three-piece bronze doré garniture set
Finely chased bronze with original gilding
Fine detail work.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Robert & Courvoisier Gilded Bronze Table Clock France Early 19th Cent
Located in Milano, IT
Robert & Courvoisier gilt bronze temple table clock, finely chiseled and engraved. Decorations with lion heads, winged dragons, and plant motifs. The enameled metal display with Arab...
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1830s French Other Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze & Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of the 19th century with this exceptional French Bronze and Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this clock stands as a testament to an era where beauty, design, and function converged in breathtaking harmony. The distinguished bronze and black marble case...
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Late 19th Century French Edwardian Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Large Three-Piece French 19th Century Clock/Garniture Set Louis XVI Style
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XVI style garniture set. Torch and quiver design is centered at
Bottom of the clock. A hand painted garden scene is presented at the
Lower portion of the clock and a beautifu...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$2,500 Sale Price / item
44% Off
A very fine 19th century French gilt bronze clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze mantle clock . Signed by the clockmaker
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Bacchus Mantle Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This fabulous Palace clock is designed & executed in Paris, France. The monumental clock is beautifully casted in bronze & retains its original mercury gi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
$18,000
Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stunningly figural Egyptian design, style marble clock garniture, circa 1920.
If you are looking for a statement piece for your mantel and you have an interest in worldly ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Metal
Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champleve 'Marie Antoinette' Mantel or Table Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 'Marie Anoinette' antique clock is signed on the face by an unknown maker, and originated from France and dating to approximately 1880 and done in the period Louis XVI style. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Amazing and rare 19th century French gilt bronze clock surmounted by two finely crafted cherubs riding a chariot drawn by a pair of wonderfully detailed goats. Clock is in working condition.
The blue clock...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
VACHET Paris 1910 Edwardian Miniature Enameled Guilloché Clock In .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A miniature travel clock designed by R. Vachet Paris.
Exceptional and very rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Paris France at the atelier of R. Vachet. This fabulous litt...
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1910s French Edwardian Vintage Gilt Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marble and gilt bronze clock with mythological decor, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A 19th century Napoleon III period clock in marble and gilt bronze with a mythological theme...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Rococo Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass
Japy Freres Louis XVI Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful, classically designed antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Frères. It features oval panels to the sides showing Fortun...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of exceptional quality. The eight day movement strikes the ho...
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1830s Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
By Susse Freres
Located in Austin, TX
This rare French set features a bronze clock with statue and two matching candelabras. The bases are a luxurious creamy white marble in a Doric column mo...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the dial.
The enamel dial numerals are hand...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality empire ormolu-mounted patinated bronze and rouge royale marble mantel clock.
The patinated bronze figures depicting cupid and psyche. Attributed to Pierre-Victor Ledure...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Marina Mantel Clock with Oriental Theme No. 349
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid-century marina desk clock with an Oriental theme, number 349. The clock has a polished gilt brass and lucite case. It is beautifully decorated with an O...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th century red stone clock
Located in Warsaw, PL
A mantel clock crafted from gilt and gilded brass (also known as ormolu) and red griotte marble in the eclectic style popular during the Napoleon III period.
The mantel clock featur...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Stone, Bronze
$4,248 Sale Price
20% Off
Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
Located in London, GB
Grand ormolu and marble clock set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
French, Late 19th Century
Clock: Height 69cm, width 81cm, depth 23cm
Candelabra: Height 80cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm
This elegant clock set was created by Raingo Frères and Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823–1902). Raingo Frères, founded in 1832, was famous for its astronomical clocks, one of which is now in the Windsor Castle collection. The set is complemented by bronzes from the renowned sculptor Salmson, a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon.
The garniture includes a central mantel clock and two matching eight-light candelabra, all expertly crafted from ormolu and white marble. The clock features a central column topped with a finely detailed sculptural group of bacchantes holding grapevine garlands, with cherubs draping them over large vases. The white enamel dial is framed by an acanthus ormolu mount and rests on a base with twin ormolu lion feet.
The candelabra mirrors...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medall...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$12,000 Sale Price
47% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
French Brass and Champlevé Enamel-Mounted Striking Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French brass and champlevé enamel-mounted eight day striking and repeating carriage clock, with a beautiful swan cast handle.
The carriage clock has a stylish and unique Arabic dial with radial engine...
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1910s French Vintage Gilt Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Clock with Original Bracket
Located in Amersham, GB
A beautiful Atmos Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre numbered 120482, with a square dial with gilded Arabic numerals and battens and smoked tip hands. Unusually this clock still has it’s orig...
Category
1960s Vintage Gilt Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Japy Frères Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Antique French Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French gilt bronze clock by the renown maker Japy Frères. Of architectural form, the case finely cast in gilt-bronze with neoclassical ornament, surmounte...
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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Sevres Porcelain Table Clock
Located in Newark, England
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OVAL SHAPE TABLE CLOCK WITH BRASS BRACKET
From our European Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this Sevres Style Porcelain Tab...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy
By Lesieur
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A magnificent large gilded and patinated bronze period French Empire mantle clock depicting Urania the Greek Muse of Astronomy standing on a stepped rectangular gilded bronze base her left elbow resting on a large gilded globe of the heavens with a central band showing the signs of the zodiac...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Three-Piece Clock Garniture Set, Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent midcentury French three-piece gilt bronze
Ormolu garniture set. The set consists of a clock and two
Six-light candelabrum in the Louis XV style with floral and
Grape ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
"Geniuses of the Arts" Gilded Bronze and Marble Clock Set by G. Fabre, c. 1900
By Samuel Marti, G. Fabre
Located in PARIS, FR
Dial signed G. Fabre, 4 rue des Filles du Calvaire, Paris
Clockwork signed Samuel Marti – Médaille d’Or 1900
A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and statuary Carrare marble clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair candelabra...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock Set, Crouille Filo
Located in Dallas, TX
Three piece French gilt bronze clock set, the clock mounted with a foilated urn, white enamel dialed inscribed Crouille Filo, Ameins, ornately cast foliate body resting on rocaille p...
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19th Century Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Fine and important French ormolu and marble cherubs clock garniture
Comprising a clock and a pair of five-light candelabra.
Origin: Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$26,000 / set
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Pendulum Mantel Clock with Flowery Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock.
This late 19th century work of time telling art is in very good condition and the design is both elegant and stylish. We have cl...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Bronze Mounted Sevres Three Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Impressive three piece gilt bronze mounted Sevres robin egg porcelain clock set, center clock urn having amorial bow and quiver finial and rams head handles, body with hand painted c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gilt Bronze Sevres Style Clock Garniture, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 18th century Rococo manner gilt bronze mantel clock with elegant Sèvres style bleu / navy colored porcelain.
The porcelain is very delicately hand painted with a landscape on one side of the vases and figures on a staircase on the other.
Gorgeous gold details on a deep blue and jeweled background.
The clock has a painting on the top with 2 ladies...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$6,136 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite French Marble and Bronze Figural Mantel Clock. A true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, this clock...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Gold French Empire Gilded Bronze Table Clock, Antique Pendulum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Pa...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large and Important Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture.
Attributed to the Feuchère family. The clock movement by Hémon.
In the Renaissance revival style. Comprising a clock and a pair of nine-light candelabra. The clock case of architectural out-shape with cherubic term figures supporting a rectangular pediment centred by an urn. The sides of the clock tower cast in relief with strapwork and foliage. The dial inset with enamel Roman numeral chapters. The twin-barrel clock movement with tic-tac escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike to bell. Pendulum and winding key.
The candelabra as twin-handled vases supporting tiered branches with candle nozzles. Modelled en suite with naturalistic scrolls and foliage. Surmounted by finials modelled as an eagle toying with a serpent. The scrolled handles flanked by cherubic figures and serpents. The bodies fronted by bacchic masks and supported on socles bearing angels.
France, Circa 1835.
The clock movement signed ‘HEMON A PARIS’. The clockmaker Claude Hémon was established at rue de St. Martin circa 1810-1820.
Dimensions, the clock:
Height : 106 cm 42 inches
Width : 58 cm 23 inches
Depth : 38 cm 15 inches
Weight : 72 kg
Dimensions, the candelabra:
Height : 104 cm 41 inches
Width : 36 cm 14 inches
Depth : 36 cm 14 inches
Weight : 28 kg (each)
This magnificent clock garniture of palatial size is designed in the Renaissance revival style and dates to the Louis Philippe period. Executed in sculptural gilt-bronze with leaves, scrolls, masks and exotic birds, the naturalistic ornament represents an elaborate system of allegories and mythological iconography which recall the influence of Italian Mannerist art in France.
The distinctive design reflects a new style which replaced the neoclassism of the French Empire period. With the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, artists and designers sought a new decorative vocabulary with which to aggrandise the Bourbon restoration. With the French revolution and Louis XVI’s execution still within living memory, it seemed too soon for a revival of the style of the Grand Siècle. Instead they looked further back to the time of François I, whose patronage of Italian artists had brought the Renaissance to France. The idea of a renaissance revival appealed to the new Bourbon monarchs and their patronage ignited great creativity in the arts.
The reigns of Louis XVIII and Charles X, who were brothers of the late King, Louis XVI, and later of Louis Philippe I, nicknamed the Citizen King, coincided with the enlightenment and the dawn of the industrial age. Great technical progress was made in metallurgy and casting which raised the art of bronze making to new heights in the hands of great masters such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751-1843) and Pierre- Jean-François Denière (1774-1866).
The renaissance provided a rich and varied source book in architecture, furniture and other decorative arts for designers such as Claude Aimé Chenavard (1798-1838) whose Album de l’ornemaniste (1835) became a reference work. Léon Feuchère (1804-1857) also produced drawings of interiors, silver, bronzes and furniture and was a scion of the prominent family of bronze castors established by his grandfather Pierre-François Feuchère (1737-1823) who had worked as a gilder for the bronze caster Pierre Gouthière before setting up a bronze foundry that would become one of the largest in Paris under the management of his son Lucien-François (d. 1841) and grand-son Armand (1797-1866). A number of drawings by Léon Feuchère have recently been discovered by the Rijksmuseum and probably belonged to the collection of Louis-Philippe-Albert, duc d’Orléans, comte de Paris (1838-1894). Louis-Philippe-Albert was the grandson of the French king, Louis-Philippe I (1773-1850), who granted him the title of comte de Paris, and the son of Ferdinand-Philippe, duc d’Orléans (1810-1842). Ferdinand-Philippe was an important collector and sponsored many young artists to create metalwork objets d’art, notably a celebrated surtout de table made by Claude-Aimé Chenavard and Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807-1852), a cousin of Armand and Léon. Principally remembered as a sculptor, Jean-Jacques Feuchère trained in the family foundry and designed small objects, cigar boxes...
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Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Leila and the Giaour Gilded Bronze Clock, France, Circa 1830
Located in PARIS, FR
Dial signed Polti Frères
Measures: With base or glass: Height 61 cm (24 in.), width 51,5 cm (20.3 in.), depth 23.5 cm (9,2 in.)
Without base: Height 52 cm (20,5 in.), width 42 cm (16.5 in.), depth 12.5 cm (4.9 in.)
Important philhellenic clock in burnished and amati gilded bronze, finely chiseled, representing on the terrace a couple elegantly dressed in "the turkish style", and richly decorated with foliage, scrolls and flowers. The feet, decorated with water leaves, rest on an oval wooden base covered with a globe.
The theme of the clock comes from The Giaour, a fragment of a Turkish Tale, an English poem by Lord Byron published in may 1813 which tells the thwarted love of a Venetian, the Giaour – term by which the Turks designate infidels and especially Christians – and of Leila, a slave belonging to Hassan’s seraglio, military leader of a Turkish province. The betrayal of Leila discovered, she will be thrown into the sea and her lover will avenge her by killing Hassan, then taking refuge in a monastery.
Symbol of prestige and modernity, the decorative clocks are a reflection of the taste of the era of a wealthy bourgeoisie and may be the subject of diplomatic gifts or between individuals.
Beyond the purely decorative aspect of such objects, watchmaking in the 19th century is part of a subtle mix of political, historical and literary references.
This philhellenic movement converning the West finds a particular echo in France, one of the countries with the United Kingdom and Russia having suported the Greeks during their war of independance (1821-1830) to free oneself from the grip of the Ottoman Empire. Many clocks...
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1830s French Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$12,744 Sale Price
55% Off
Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock by Beurdeley
Located in New York, NY
The mantel clock with a seated putto and birdcage.
Maker: Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919)
Origin: French
Date: 19th century
Dimension: 26 in. x 13 1/2 in.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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Gold Clock Blue
Green Mantel Clock
Key Wind Clock
Louis Picard
Pendulum Clock Gilt Bronze
Pillar Clock
Used Street Clocks
Westminster Chime Clock
American Antique Mantel Clocks
Antique Novelty Clocks





