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Material: Ormolu
Napoleon III Ormolu & Porcelain Mounted Clock
Napoleon III Ormolu & Porcelain Mounted Clock

Napoleon III Ormolu & Porcelain Mounted Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Mounted Clock, circa 1860, the white enamel dial with Turkish numerals, the movement strike on bell, surmounted by an urn of flowers, flanked by cor...

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Mid-18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Early 19th Century Height 54cm, width 52cm, depth 20cm Dating to the early 1800s and desi...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with three cherubs in clouds around the white and black en...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set was created in France in circa 1870, in the late 19th century. The set, which consists of a mantel clock and pair of candelabra is crafted from gilt bronze (...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock

Located in London, GB

French Charles X malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze figurative clock French, c. 1830 Measures: Height 75cm, width 53cm, depth 23cm This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles X style. The clock, wrought from malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze, features the distinctive feature of most Charles X period clocks: a large sculptural surmount. In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a lapis lazuli globe...

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1830s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set
Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Belle Époque period gilt bronze and enamel clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 46cm, width 23cm, depth 15cm Vases: Height 29cm, diameter 11.5cm Candlestic...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils
Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

By Vincenti et Cie, Le Roy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A magnificent Renaissance style clock by the renown Parisian clockmaking firm of Le Roy &Fils. Beautifully modelled in finely gilded bronze and finely decorated with exquisite polychrome champlevé enamel. The case is formed with an arched swan neck pediment surmounted by a turret with elaborate finial. To the sides are charming figures of cherubs clutching the baluster turned pillars. A third cherub is seated above the dial. The dial is also gilded bronze with champlevé enamel and is complete with original finely blued steel hands. The clock is decorated in the round with a frosted glass rear door. Please note that this type of clock does not have a glazed bezel to cover the dial. The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti et Cie. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is particularly good with only minor wear where the clock has been handled and some light marks and discolouration. The rear most bun feet are missing however the clock sits very well without them. Rear frosted glass has some marks. Enamel is very good. Established by Basile Charles Le Roy in 1785, the firm of Le Roy et Fils became a well-established and renowned clockmaker. Basile had been Napoleon's master clockmaker, and along with his son Charles-Louis, he worked for Princess Pauline and the Duke de Bourbon as well. Examples of the firm's work are included in all of the major world collections. The firm was located at the Palais Royale from 1785, the year of its founding, through the death of Charles-Louis at Versailles in 1865. A shop was opened in London, in 1854 at 296 Regent Street under the name of Le Roy and Son. The name was later changed to Le Roy and Fils...

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Directoire Egyptian Style Mantel Clock Signed Leclerc
French Directoire Egyptian Style Mantel Clock Signed Leclerc

French Directoire Egyptian Style Mantel Clock Signed Leclerc

Located in London, GB

Beautiful antique French Directoire period Egyptian or Gout d'Egypt ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Superb quality and condition of the entir...

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1790s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard
Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard

Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard

By Raingo Frères, Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze three-piece clock set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard This exceptional 19th century clock set comprises of three pieces crafted from gilt bronze: a central mantel cl...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire
A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

AN EMPIRE ORMOLU BUST OF HOMER After the Antique The bearded bust of Homer on a rectangular clock decorate with lyres and gryphon heads on the side

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Mantel Clock by Laurent Pons, Ormolu & Marble, Circa 1840
French Mantel Clock by Laurent Pons, Ormolu & Marble, Circa 1840

French Mantel Clock by Laurent Pons, Ormolu & Marble, Circa 1840

Located in MADRID, ES

Outstanding mid-19th century French mantel clock, dating to circa 1840–1850, from the Louis-Philippe / early Second Empire period, executed in a refined Romantic-Neoclassical style. ...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Petite Sonnerie Ormolu Carriage Clock by Grohé with Calendar
19th Century French Petite Sonnerie Ormolu Carriage Clock by Grohé with Calendar

19th Century French Petite Sonnerie Ormolu Carriage Clock by Grohé with Calendar

Located in London, GB

A Petit Sonnerie carriage clock by Grohe of Paris The gilt bronze case comprehensively engraved, and having a retractable carrying handle; the lever movement driving the petit son...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century Mathieu Planchon Belle Epoque French Cartel Clock
Late 19th Century Mathieu Planchon Belle Epoque French Cartel Clock

Late 19th Century Mathieu Planchon Belle Epoque French Cartel Clock

By Mathieu Planchon

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine late 19th century French Belle Epoque mounted bronze Dòre flame mahogany Cartel wall clock. The clock features a circular white enamel dial, which is inscribed with both Roman Numerals and Arabic Numbers. beautifully incised gilt hands and convex glass inscribed "Planchon A Paris". Circa 1880 French Mathieu Planchon apprenticed with his father, served several years with other clockmakers including Robert-Houdin and then went into business for himself eventually opening his shop at the Palais Royal in 1890. He was a skilled maker who was influenced by both earlier decorative trends and the ingenious clocks originally designed by Nicolas Grollier De Servierè that were illustrated in DeServierè’s catalog . Antique cartel clocks...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock
19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock

19th Century Patinated Bronze Putto Seated on a Gilt Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Majestic patinated bronze putto seated on a gilt mantel clock. Modelled with a seated putto holding two doves, the putto leaning over a gilt mantel clock with garland, surmounted ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17.5cm This superb Empi...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Clock in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Signed Revel Rue De Richelieu
French Empire Clock in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Signed Revel Rue De Richelieu

French Empire Clock in Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Signed Revel Rue De Richelieu

Located in London, GB

French Empire period ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock representing Ceres. The crowning of Ceres is a stunning clock of very fine quality and with totally original fire gilded...

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Early 1800s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
19th Century French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

19th Century French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality gilt bronze and porcelain figural mantel clock. The figure of a maiden placing a garland of flowers over the cherub’s head. Origin: French Date: circa 1880 Dimen...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

The exquisite and fine set comprises a central lyre-form mantel clock and a pair of matching candelabra, all constructed in white marble mounted with gilt bronze. The clock’s lyre-sh...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical Louis XVI period French mantel clock French, late 18th century Dimensions: Height 56cm, width 33cm, depth 9.5cm Crafted from o...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

French Empire Mantel Clock by Monroux, Mercury-Gilded, Circa 1820
French Empire Mantel Clock by Monroux, Mercury-Gilded, Circa 1820

French Empire Mantel Clock by Monroux, Mercury-Gilded, Circa 1820

Located in MADRID, ES

This magnificent example is a French Empire-style (Neoclassical) mantel clock, dating from approximately 1810–1830. It is a high-quality piece executed in finely chased and mercury-g...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and large scaled French 19th century Louis XVI st. Brèche Violette marble, ormolu and patinated bronze clock signed Balthazard. The clock is raised by a square Brèche Vio...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique 19th Century Bourbon Restauration Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique 19th Century Bourbon restauration malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, 1827 Dimensions: Height 65cm, width 32cm, depth 20cm This beautiful early 19th Century m...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock
Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Charles X Period Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Sculptural Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Charles X period gilt-bronze and malachite sculptural mantel clock. French, c.1830. Measures: height 55cm, width 40cm, depth 18cm. Mounted by a seated maiden in robes with books to her feet upon a circular dial with enamelled chapter ring, and set on a base with further bronze icons and acanthus darting, this excellent piece is a large mantel clock...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine
Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Located in London, GB

The acclaimed French bronze foundry, Delafontaine, created this remarkable mantel clock. At the time this piece was crafted, in c.1860, the company was directed by Auguste-Maximilien Delafontaine (1813-1892). The firm was famous for its high-quality artistic bronzes, which can today be viewed in major art collections, such as the Louvre in Paris. Shaped like an upside down ‘T’, this gilt bronze...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s
French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s

French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s

Located in New York, NY

French Japanism Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie. The clock consists of a spherical champlevé enamel body mounted in an ormolu structure. The enamel surface i...

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra
Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra

Important Early 19th Century Bronze Figural Mantle Clock of Recumbent Cleopatra

By André-Antoine Ravrio

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Important Early 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantle Clock By Andre-Antoine Ravrio and Mesnil Modeled with a large and beautiful gilt bronze figure of recumbent...

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Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems

19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems

By Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

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...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This large clock set, which is comprised of a mantel clock and pair of flanking candelabra, is designed in the style of Sèvres Porcelain manufactory goods. In the manner of Sèvres Po...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Restauration Period Opaline Glass Clock Set by De Boussiard
Restauration Period Opaline Glass Clock Set by De Boussiard

Restauration Period Opaline Glass Clock Set by De Boussiard

Located in London, GB

From the Restauration period; comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the central vase shaped clock with circular dial signed 'AUG. de Boussiard' and twin ormolu swa...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite mantel clock French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 47cm, width 19cm, depth 19cm This wonderful Louis XVI style mantel clock is designed in malachite and gilt bronze—with the malachite being a later veneer. The clock takes after a famous original 1775 model by Brécourt, known as 'Vase pendule...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set
Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Antique Porcelain Mounted Gilt Metal Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set displays many of the characteristics of the 18th century Rococo style. These include gracefulness, asymmetry, and the use of curved forms. The set, which includes a mantel clock and pair of vases, is crafted from gilt metal and is mounted with decorative porcelain plaques. The mantel clock features a gilt metal rectangular case with a break arch top. This is crowned by an urn, featuring a gilt metal stem and a pinky-red floral porcelain body, which is covered by a gilt metal lid and finial. The case is also topped by a gilt metal wreath...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in London, GB

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at the Louvre Museum, caused such a stir when it was exhibited over 100 years later, at the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1900 that one reviewer claimed that it "attracted so much admiration from the crowds gathered around that the pressure was sufficient at times to endanger its safety." As well as this famed 'Three Graces...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set
Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set

Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Large three-piece porcelain, champlevé enamel, and ormolu mounted clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: height 46cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm Vases: height 38cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm This exceptional antique clock set consists of a central clock flanked by a pair of small vases...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock
Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

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...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu garniture set
French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu garniture set

French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu garniture set

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu garniture set. This wonderful garniture set consists of a clock and pair of urns, raised ...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu

Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case
Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case

Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case A finely cast French mantel clock dating to the third quarter of the 19th century, in the Louis XVI revival s...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French Neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th Century Measures: height 42cm, width 22cm, depth 11cm This fine clock...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.
C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

C19th French Gilded ormolu Clock set.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A French late 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set. The clock having a classical urn mounted to the top, Lion mask drop handles either...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock

Located in London, GB

Louis XVI architectural gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height 53cm, width 35.5cm, depth 11cm Crafted from ormolu and a later malachite venee...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

This fine, antique mantel clock is constructed in ebonised wood by the renowned Parisian maker of automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized pediment atop the clock case. The face is of white enamel, featuring black Roman numerals and signed 'Tharin a Paris', and is bordered in beaded ormolu. The pediment in which the face is set is decorated with ormolu mounts of stylized acanthus leaf form. The pediment is set onto a rectangular frame of ebonised wood, inside which is set a musical automaton...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Monumental Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Clock with Putti in the Clouds
Monumental Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Clock with Putti in the Clouds

Monumental Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Clock with Putti in the Clouds

Located in New York, NY

A fine Louis XVI-style large gilt-bronze and greige Rococo marble figural mantel clock is surmounted by three dore bronze putti figures hanging floral adornments among clouds with lo...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed by Denière
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed by Denière

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed by Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed by Denière. The clock is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below beautiful block rosettes. At the center is a richl...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

By Raingo Frères

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 Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock

Located in London, GB

French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 125cm, width 36cm, depth 30cm This beautiful pedestal clock has...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères
Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 73cm, width 29cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 66cm, width 30cm, depth ...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high
Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high

Imposing 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture 29"(73cm) high

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive, very good quality French gilded ormolu clock garniture. The clock supported by a pair of Caryatids, decorated with swags and classical motifs, four bevelled g...

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1860s French Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne
Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

Large Louis XV Style Rococo Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Set by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Large Louis XV style Rococo ormolu three-piece clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th century Clock: height 58cm, width 51cm, depth 19cm Candelabra: height 75cm, width 35cm, d...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock, Stamped Vincent, 1855
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock, Stamped Vincent, 1855

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock, Stamped Vincent, 1855

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and marble clock, stamped Vincent 1855. The clock is raised by fine ormolu supports below the ci...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

New Large Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Marquetry and Ormolu Case
New Large Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Marquetry and Ormolu Case

New Large Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Marquetry and Ormolu Case

By Franz Hermle, DeART

Located in Germantown, MD

A 21st Century German Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case in new open box condition. Clock made in Germany by the historic, very famous Franz Hermle clock...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Ormolu Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Napoleon III Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Napoleon III Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock, 19th century, of triangular form, the pink marble top surmounted by seated child, below the circular enameled dial with cherub s...

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19th Century European Antique Ormolu Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique ormolu clocks and other decorative objects can be incorporated into a variety of spaces, and while demand for the material and/or technique was at its peak in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries — older French ormolu clocks are especially coveted today — ormolu is still widely loved by contemporary designers and collectors.

What is ormolu?

Ormolu is a brilliant form of decorative trickery. To the untrained eye, ormolu clocks, jewelry boxes and other ormolu furniture and decor look like they're made of solid gold. But those in the know recognize ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — as having been essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

“Most commonly, ormolu refers to a bronze object that has been covered with gold, typically 18 karat or 24 karat,” explains Jamie Sinai, director of the antiques specialist Mayfair Gallery, in London. “For that reason, ormolu is sometimes called gilt bronze or, in French, bronze doré. Strictly speaking, however, the term ormolu also denotes the technique of applying gold to a metal.”

“The word comes from the French or moulu, which translates as ‘ground or powdered gold’ — the form the gold takes before it is applied to a metal surface.”

From the court of King Louis XVI to that of Napoleon I, the French elite snapped up furniture mounted with ormolu, as well as sconces, candelabra and table lamps made from the material. 

If you're looking to bring a touch of this 19th-century pizzazz to your desk, an antique ormolu desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. The clamor for desk clocks arose as the Industrial Revolution transitioned labor from outdoors to indoors, and allowed for the mass production of clock parts in factories. Naturally, elaborate designs soon followed and clocks could be found made by artisans and luxury houses like Cartier. Indeed, an ormolu clock is an object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. (This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles!)

Today, antiques collectors and interior designers seek out the finest in antique ormolu clocks and continue to prize ormolu for its extraordinary craftsmanship and history-infused glamour. 

“This wondrous material was highly sought after in France as the ultimate luxury. It magically resembled solid gold and sparkled under candlelight,” says Sinai.

Find antique ormolu desk clocks, wall clocks, mantel clocks and other furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.