Rare Miniature French Ormolu Marble Clock Garniture, Mid-19th Century

Fine and important French ormolu and marble cherubs clock garniture Comprising a clock and a pair of five-light candelabra. Origin: Fr...

French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti. Samuel Marti et Cie clocks can be found on display at the Metrop...

A striking and most decorative French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble three piece garniture set signed Japy Frères. The impressive clock, which Japy Frères won a gold metal for this clock in 1855, at the center is raised by a rectangular Rouge Griotte marble base with fine bun feet and a striking wrap around Coeur de Rai and pierced palmettes bands at the mottled border. The white enameled clock face displays pierced hands and Roman hour numerals set within the mottled ormolu bezel with intricately detailed beaded and foliate designs with two charming and most unique butterflies. A beautiful maiden is seated above draped in a wonderfully executed flowing garment while breastfeeding a charming winged cherub with an anchor, a quiver, and an ewer at their side. The pair of urns are displayed at each side and are each raised by elegant square bases with a bottom ormolu band and an exceptional wrap around mottled band. Above the square Rouge Griotte pedestal...

A refined French mantel clock garniture set executed in gilt bronze and white stone, dating to the 19th century. The ensemble consists of a central pendulum clock accompanied by a matching pair of decorative urns. The architectural composition with classical columns reflects the neoclassical taste characteristic of French decorative arts of the period. The clock features an enamel dial with black numerals and finely shaped hands, housed within a cylindrical case suspended between two columns. The case is adorned with cast gilt bronze mounts incorporating floral and classical decorative motifs, while the pendulum is decorated with a sun mask motif. The accompanying urns echo the design language of the clock, combining white stone bodies with gilt bronze mounts and twin handles, creating a balanced three-piece composition suitable for mantel or console display. Attribution and dating remain based on stylistic characteristics visible in the set. The exact stone type has not been professionally tested. Dimensions Clock: Height: 43 cm / 16.9 in Width: 24 cm / 9.45 in Depth: 12 cm / 4.72 in Urns (each): Height: 31 cm / 12.2 in Width: 14 cm / 5.5 in Depth: 11 cm / 4.33 in Condition Very good antique condition for its age. Minor chips on the stone bases, visible on corners of each piece Small crack on the back of the clock base (visible in photos) Gilt bronze shows natural age-related patina and tonal variations The front glass is missing The mechanism has been started and tested over several days, during which the clock ran consistently and kept operating. The striking function does not currently activate. The movement appears complete and remains in very good visual condition; however, as with all antique clocks...

An impressive early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu Clock Garniture comprising a pair of campana shaped Urns with satyr mask carrying handles supported on red marble plinths with...

Antique French exquisite quality Ormolu clock and candlesticks of Vatican rouge marble, circa 1875-1885 Clock measures 15” H x 10” W x 4 1/2” D Candlestick measures 13” H x 7” W ...

Elegant antique clock garniture set, crafted from striking pink-veined marble and adorned with ornate gilded bronze details. This exquisite...

Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted White Marble Portico Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular enamel dial with strike on bell movement, surmounted by two handled urn and bouq...

Antique French Pink Marble and Ormolu 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set, Circa 1880-1890. Clock: 18" High x 8" Wide x 5 1/2" Deep Candelabra (2): 13" High x 10...

An enchanting French 19th Century white marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, having a mother and childly the white enamel clock face, striking on the hour and half hour on a bel...