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Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
by the famous Sèvres Manufactory in France. The set is comprised of a mantel clock, a pair of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$89,001 / set
Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful clock set, which comprises of a mantel clock and a pair of vases, was designed in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
$11,638 / set
A Japonisme Gilt-Bronze and Brass Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
A Japonisme gilt-bronze and brass three-piece clock set
French, Late 19th Century
Clock: height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
The clock face is flanked by one child
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Three Piece Clock Set, the clock case with cupola and
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,700 / set
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This Sèvres style clock is an elegant piece of late 19th century design, which will make a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Mantel Clock with Emblems of Love
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze cylindrical mantel clock with emblems of love
French, 19th century
Measures: Height
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Restauration Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Lapis Mantel Clock
By Gérard-Jean Galle
Located in London, GB
This mantel clock dates from the period of Charles X and is crafted from gilt bronze with a later
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
Restauration Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Lyre Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Restauration gilt bronze mounted crystal lyre mantel clock
French, circa 1820
Measures: Height
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$61,616 / set
Gilt Bronze Mounted Porphyry Revolving Dial Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful neoclassical style mantel clock, created from porphyry mounted with silvered and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porphyry, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
An empire mantel clock "AU PORTEFAIX" after Jean andre reiche
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
MANTEL CLOCK "Au bon sauvage" or "PORTEFAIX",
late Empire, after a design by J.A. REICHE (Jean
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$9,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Large Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Charles X Style Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Large gilt-bronze and malachite Charles X style mantel clock
French, 19th Century
Height 74cm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
A Large Gilt-Bronze Four-Glass Mantel Regulator Calendar Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
year (for common and leap year).
France, Circa 1870.
This unusually large calendar clock can be
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Renaissance Revival enamel and gilt bronze mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Size: Height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset
Located in New York, NY
landscapes.
Date: circa 1890
Origin: French
Signature: the clock face signed WM WRAY, the movement
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in London, GB
Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
French, Early 19th Century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique neoclassical style three-piece gilt bronze clock set
French, late 19th century
Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture
Comprising a mantel clock and a pair
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By J. Pradier, Susse Freres
Located in London, GB
This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Category
Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer Set by Lerolle Frères
By Lerolle Freres
Located in London, GB
Gilt-bronze cartel clock and Barometer set by Lerolle Frères
French, c. 1860
Measures: Barometer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils
By Denier Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian mantel clock and candelabra set by Denière et Fils
French, 19th century
Clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Bronze and Porphyry Clock by Julien Le Roy, 19th Century
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Cypress, CA
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze mounted Porphyry clock with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Porphyry, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
By Popon A Paris
Located in London, GB
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
French, late 19th Century
Clock: Height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze
$61,616 / set
Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set was designed in France in the late 19th century in a fanciful ‘Oriental’ style. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
By Marchand
Located in London, GB
Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand
French, circa 1740
Measures
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Ormolu
Large Charles X Period Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Charles X period gilt bronze and malachite clock
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height 62cm
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
A Fine Louis XVI Marble
Gilt Bronze Clock by Jean Corrier
By Jean Corrier
Located in Sheffield, MA
large Louis XVI ormolu French clock by Corrier à Paris. The symmetrical case has numerous bronze mounts
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
ornamentation, this clock is clearly inspired by French decorative arts of the Louis XV period (1710-1774
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Circular Movement Mantel Clock by Leroy
Cie
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style circular movement mantel clock by Leroy & Cie
French, circa 1880
Measures
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Three Piece Clock Garniture
By Raingo Frères
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoleon III gilt bronze and porcelain three piece clock garniture by Raingo Freres. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
courtly elegance.
The mantel clock case is surmounted by a gilt bronze (ormolu) urn, which is capped
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture By Ch. Drieu, Paris
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 19th century ormolu clock garniture in the Louis XV style by Ch. Drieu, the white enamel
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This three-piece clock and candelabra set is formed of malachite and is fitted with gilt and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This French mantel clock is designed in an elegant Neoclassical style, after the decorative arts of
Category
Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
$38,339 / set
Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This clock set is designed in a wonderful ‘chinoiserie’ style. This style was inspired by the art
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in London, GB
Designed in a fanciful Louis XV style, this beautiful mantel clock takes the form of an Asian
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture
By Jean-François Denière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
.
France, Circa 1870.
This clock garniture is unusually large in scale and the porcelain is superbly
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes
By Hamilton
Inches Ltd.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French gilded ormolu, bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, in the Louis XVI style
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This large and impressive clock garniture set consists of a central clock and a pair of flanking
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
. Pepin’. Spurious interlaced L marks.
France, Circa 1880.
The clock:
Height 62 cm 24 inches
Width 40
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon III Clock Garniture Designed by Sévin, Cast by Barbedienne
By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Louis-Constant Sevin
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoleon III gilt-bronze and porcelain mounted clock garniture, designed by Louis-Constant
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Antonin Mercie
Located in London, GB
Antique patinated bronze and onyx mantel clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock by H&F À PARIS
Located in Warsaw, PL
This impressive long case clock is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and horological
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Materials
Bronze
Gilt-Bronze Clock with Enamel Numerals Attributed to Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Gilt-bronze clock with enamel numerals attributed to Henri Picard
French, circa 1860
Measures
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
A Louis XVI Style Cartel Clock and Barometer After Pierre Gouthière
By Maison Millet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Wedgwood Porcelain Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer, by
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils
By Jean-François Denière
Located in London, GB
Rare orientalist gilt bronze mantel clock by Denière et Fils
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
French, Late 18th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
White Marble Mounted Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
putto holding the clock and seated upon various ormolu decorations above an ormolu mounted white marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
and a pair of flanking candelabra. The mantel clock is of pyramidal form, with a gilt bronze (ormolu
Category
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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French Ormolu Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of French ormolu clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique French ormolu clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ormolu and bronze. There are all kinds of French ormolu clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Empire and neoclassical French ormolu clocks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made French ormolu clocks over the years, but those made by Japy Frères, Raingo Frères and Samuel Marti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are French Ormolu Clocks?
Prices for French ormolu clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French ormolu clocks begin at $195 and can go as high as $1,919,381, while the average can fetch as much as $8,379.
Finding the Right Clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative 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. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
Questions About French Ormolu Clocks
- How can I spot an antique clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is ormolu furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ormolu furniture refers to the ornate decoration typically applied to French antique furniture. The decoration is made out of bronze and is then covered with 18 to 24 karat gold. You can shop a collection of ormolu furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an ormolu clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An ormolu clock is a timepiece surrounded by gilding, metal covered with a thin layer of gold. The clocks are usually very ornate and designed for display on a mantel or table. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ormolu clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
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