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Superb Quality French Marble, Ormolu
Bronze Clock
Located in Seaford, GB
A truly superb quality French Rouge Marble and Ormolu mounted clock with a Classical Bronze Maiden
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Enamel and Ormolu Annular Dial Clock, circa 1860, France
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The superb enamel and ormolu-mounted annular dial clock French, circa 1860.
The beautiful contrast
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
A French Empire ormolu sculptural mantel clock, circa 1810
Located in Amsterdam, NL
shaped ormolu case with classical mounts surmounted by a mirror and a butterfly, flanked by a pointing
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks
French Louis XV ormolu mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock. Viger A Paris
By Viger
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Go and striking, with verge escapement, signed 'Viger A Paris'. Circa 1750
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Vassy, Paris
Located in Dublin, IE
Beautiful, French Rococo style mantel clock by Vassy, Paris, circa 1860.
This stunning clock has
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
French Louis XVI Ormolu and Bronze Sculptural Mantel Clock,
Located in Amsterdam, NL
bell, fitted in a wine-barrel shaped ormolu case surrounded by finely cast and chiseled vines
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
19th Century, French Ormolu Mounted Marble Clock by Houdebine
By Henri Houdebine
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th Century French Ormolu mounted marble clock by Houdebine.
France, Circa 1855
Henri
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu Cherub Striking Mantel Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
This lovely Victorian period French clock is in good working condition. A two train pendulum driven
Category
Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Spelter
Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous antique French Empire cherub clock.
Lovely time piece and very well cast, ormolu has a
Category
Antique 1890s Empire Mantel Clocks
Early 20th Century French Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
French clock, ormolu case on white marble plinth, circa 1900.
This beautiful French clock stands
Category
Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Japonaise Ormolu
Champleve Enamel Five-Piece Clock Garniture
By Japy Frères
Located in Pasadena, CA
A French Japonaise Ormolu & Champleve Enamel Five-Piece Clock Garniture
France, Circa 1860
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Ormolu Rococo Mantel Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
French, ormolu rococo mantel clock, circa 1875.
This beautiful French clock has wonderful
Category
Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Jacques Panier
Located in New York, NY
the enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the movement signed Jacques Panier A Paris with pull repeat, set within a cartouche-shaped case surmounted by a classical maiden at...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, Working Order, Original Restored
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Malachite
French First Empire Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock, circa 1800
Located in Dublin, IE
First Empire French portico clock, circa 1800.
This stunning early 19th century clock is an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Lawson
Located in Dublin, IE
Beautiful, French ormolu and Sèvres panelled clock, circa 1870, Signed Lawson, Paris.
A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French, Ormolu and Pink Painted Panelled Clock, circa 1875
Located in Dublin, IE
Another wonderful French mantel clock with painted pink panels. The dial displaying roman numerals
Category
Antique 19th Century Clocks
French Charles X Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, NL
10-cm chapter ring of ormolu rosettes with enamel cartouches wth Arabic numerals, blued steel
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
by Dubuc Le Jeune, Paris.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Bronze 18th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Very Fine and Important 18th Century Bronze Ormolu Cartel Clock. The Round Clock Inset with White
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Boulle and Ormolu French Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Dublin, IE
French Boulle Mantel clock with ormolu mounts, circa 1890
This beautiful clock by Samuel Marti
Category
Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Fine French Ormolu Travel Clock Lézé Ã Paris, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
duration of eight days. It has Swiss club-tooth lever escapement and a compensated balance. The clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Antique French Marble and Ormolu Clock / Garniture Set
By J. Pratt
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
French marble and ormolu clock / garniture set,
signed 'Comptoir General, J. Pratt, Paris
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
French Ormolu-Mounted Jeweled Sèvrres Porcelain Clock Set
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
A French ormolu-mounted jeweled Sèvres Porcelain clock set, circa 1880. The ormolu is of very high
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A French Louis XVI Ormolu Striking Cartel Clock with Sweep Seconds, circa 1770
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
half hour striking on a bell, ormolu case surmounted by a decorative urn with rams heads and acanthus
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Clock On Stand
Located in Miami, FL
French Empire mahogany and ormolu mounted clock on stand; the clock with circular dial and Roman
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu and Hand-Painted Porcelain Clock, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A handsome French Rococo Revival clock in a gilt metal (Ormolu) body with porcelain front plaque
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture
By Achille Brocot
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
French ormolu and porcelain clock garniture.
A 19th century Napoleon III French Sévres style
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Gilded Ormolu Mantle Clock
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very fine early 19th century gilded French classical design mantel clock, newly serviced in
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
18th Century French Ormolu and Marble Clock with Putto and Cherub
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
French Louis XVI (circa 1785) ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble clock. 11 cm enamel dial
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire Patinated and Ormolu Column Clock, Dubuc Jeune, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
striking on a bell, fine patinated and ormolu case shaped as a column, finely engraved ormolu relief border
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Clock
Located in Vancouver, BC
A period Louis XVI black and white marble mantel clock made in the late 18th century. The white
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Miniature Clock Garniture in Marble and Ormolu
Located in Dublin, IE
Miniature marble and ormolu garniture, circa 1900.
This French clock garniture has wonderful
Category
Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$3,493 / set
Fine French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
11-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Ch. Noséda à Marseille, fine ormolu pierced and
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu and Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
We offer a French 19th century, elongated, rectangular, gilt ormolu mantle clock with decorative
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine and unusual French early 19th century ormulu neoclassical clock in the form of a Roman ruin
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$7,000
A Louis XVI Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
With an ormolu eagle atop a clock inscribed "Benoit a Paris", flanked by sphinxes resting on marble
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French Ormolu and Patinated Cartel Clock by S.Marti, Paris, circa 1900
By Samuel Marti
Located in Dublin, IE
French ormolu and patinated bronze Cartel wall vlock by Samuel Marti. Circa 1900.
This beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock, Christie
s 2014 Auction
By Susse Freres
Located in Vaughan, ON
when the product is sold.
A French Ormolu mantel clock
By Susse Frères, Paris, last quarter 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Huge Palace Mantel Clock, Ormolu
Patined Bronze, 29"H, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A palace size French Napoleon III Ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, signed on the dial
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Good Charles X / Louis Philippe Period Ormolu French Mantel Clock, circa 1840
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good Charles X / Louis Philippe period ormolu French mantel clock, circa 1840. The patinated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
A French late-Empire mahogany and ormolu oscillating mantel clock, circa 1820.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, ormolu dial with annular enamel cartouche Roman numerals and fine foliate relief centre, blued steel
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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
A French Empire ormolu mantel clock War and Peace theme, circa 1800.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, countwheel half hour striking on a bell, tapered ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks
19th Century Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Dublin, IE
French, ormolu and blue Sèvres porcelain garniture by Japy Freres, circa 1880.
This eight-day
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Mantel Clock Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Blue Sevres Porcelain
By Japy Frères
Located in Aberdare, GB
Gilt ormolu bronze 19th century French mantel clock with blue Sèvres porcelain
Figural gent
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 1800s French Empire Gilt Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock
Base Julien Leroy
By Julien Le Roy
Located in Aberdare, GB
Impressive palace quality French Empire mantel clock by Julien Leroy of Paris
Fine adornments and
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Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, "the Birth of Love"
Located in Brussels, BE
Figuring ‘the Birth of Love’.
The circular Roman enamelled dial within a rectangular case containing the movement with silk suspended pendulum and strike on bell, flanked by Venus t...
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Ormolu Three-Piece Clock Garniture by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Paris, Sanit - Ouen
French ormolu three-piece clock garniture
Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of seven-light
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Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A rare French Empire ormolu and marble mantel clock, Sappho, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
8-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Dubuc Jeune, blued Breguet hands, 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour countwheel st...
Category
Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble
A Louis Phillipe mahogany ormolu-mounted mantel clock
Located in New York, NY
satinwood, supported by four ormolu-mounted columns
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French Clocks
French Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock "at the Temple", 1780
Located in Paris, FR
A French Louis XVI period bleu turquin and white marble ormolu-mounted portico clock "at the Temple
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French
Oeil de Boeuf
Clock
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
French 'Oeil de Boeuf' Clock in zinc with handpainted floral motives.
Porcelain dial, gilded
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Zinc, Ormolu
Louis XVI Ormolu Clock by Jean-Baptiste Baillon
Located in London, Middlesex
The white enamel dial is set within an ormolu drum-shaped case with a bead and reel border and
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Antique 1760s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Sculptural "Cercles Tournants" Mantel Clock
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
An attractive French Empire ormolu and bronze sculptural "cercles tournants" mantel clock, circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble and Ormolu Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in Firenze, IT
A rare white marble and ormolu gilt mantel clock with a beautiful architectural structure. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A French Louis XV Blue Vernis Martin Ormolu Mounted Bracket Clock on Wall Bracket, circa 1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with alarm and verge escapement.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Empire Cloisonné́ Mantle Clock Rococo Ormolu Cherub
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
- Gorgeous antique French Empire mantel clock with extensive pannels of Cloisonné.
- Lovely
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Antique 1880s Mantel Clocks
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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
- 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.
- 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 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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