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French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
By Jean A. Rennes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, ormolu and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period
Located in London, GB
A symbolic skeleton clock from the French Directoire period.
A rectangular Carrara marble plinth
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Ormolu and Patinated Bronze French Directoire Striking Clock, c1790
Located in valatie, NY
This graceful gilt bronze striking clock is from France’s Directoire period. The clocks white
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris
By Etienne Maxant
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
drawing room, or as the centerpiece of an antique collection, this French Empire-style bronze ormolu clock
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Egyptian Manner
By Leon Pilet
Located in London, GB
figural ormolu relief borders; the twin train clock, striking on a bell has a circular dial with the hours
Category
Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Mantel Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Alabaster Portico Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular enamel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Enamel, Ormolu
A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock
Candelabra Garniture Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set. The finely chased ormolu clock body, with its original two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
A Louis XVI Style Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in Sheffield, MA
With a circular white enamel dial, surmounted by swags and ending with a woman’s face.
Morbiere Movement
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Rococo Style
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Mantle Clock
In the Louis XV Manner
The clock and its plinth executed in gilt bronze in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu
Marble Clock Set Retailed by Tiffany
Co
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and supremely refined large French Louis XVI style Ormolu and White Marble Clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Onyx Figural Mantel Clock, Circa 1815
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An extraordinary example of Empire period craftsmanship, this grand French mantel clock was created
Category
Antique 1810s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French white marble and Ormolu mantel clock by Samuel Marti.
White marble case with stepped
Category
Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The central circular dial surmounted by two love birds, the lower section with two cherubs on either side, and decorated with garlands of flowers and scrolling features throughout.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
marble and Ormolu clock garniture set. This stunning garniture set consists of a clock and a pair of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Mid-19th Century, Louis XVI St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most exquisite French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble clock. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French Empire Period Marble and Ormolu Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 19th century French Empire period marble and ormolu clock.
French Carrara marble Portico
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
$10,795 Sale Price
20% Off
Neo-Gothic antique three piece ormolu clock set
Located in London, GB
The central clock with dial to the center, displaying hours in individual plaques in Roman numerals
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic More Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$16,408 / set
19th Century Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
In its unusual and beautiful design, this sumptuous mantel clock effortlessly transcends the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock by Lemerle-Charpentier
Cie.
By Lemerle-Charpentier
Cie
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Louis XVI ormolu gilt bronze mantel clock by Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Metal, Bronze
A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock. This
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Blue Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock, Circa 1875-85
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Blue Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Clock, circa 1875-85.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and ormolu mounted Cartel clock. The impressive clock rests on its original wall mounted bracket with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c
Located in valatie, NY
This handsome bronze mantel clock is from the French Empire period with a standing figure placing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XV. st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Three-Piece Clock by Samuel Marti Attributed Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
By Samuel Marti
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic set consisting of a French ormolu clock and two large candelabra. The ormolu watch is made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$9,494 Sale Price / set
39% Off
19th Century Ormolu Mantle Clock, Louis XVI Style
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting 19th century Louis XVI style gilded Bacchus influenced ormolu mantel (fireplace
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as an ormolu sleigh, which is set upon a rectangular
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Antique French Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Mounted Clock, Mid-19th C
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant mid-19th century French mantel clock, finely crafted with gilt-bronze ormolu mounts and
Category
Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in London, GB
Antique Samson porcelain and ormolu Chinoiserie elephant clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, White Carrara Marble and Crystal Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most exquisite French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, white Carrara marble and crystal
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu
Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti
By S. Marti
Cie
Located in Miami, FL
French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Clock Set by Samuel Marti.
Samuel Marti et Cie
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
$18,750 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock "Pouring Wine"
Located in Tarzana, CA
A fine Early 19th century French Empire ormolu bronze mantel clock.
Depicting a winged cherub
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical 18th Century Ormolu and Marble Lyre Clock
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical 18th Century ormolu and marble lyre clock
French, Louis XVI period
Height 64m, width
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Aurora in Her Chariot Pulled by Her Winged
Located in London, GB
Fine antique French Empire Ormolu mantel clock of a chariot drawn by two winged horses carrying the
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Fine French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 19th century large white marble and ormolu mantel clock with a finely cast and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Statuary Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular glazed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, set within a pierced case with ribbon-tied fruiting laurel trails, each side with a ram’s mask capped pilaster, ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid carrying time by Le Roy Hr du Roi
Located in London, GB
A Fine Ormolu mantle Clock after a Design by Thomire. This theme is constantly repeated during the
Category
Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Napoleon III Ormolu and Porcelain Sided Mantel Clock in Four Glass Form
Located in London, GB
French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain sided mantel clock in four glass form. The clock has fine
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Charles X "The Serpent and The Eagle" Ormolu Clock, circa 1830, the circular dial with strike on
Category
Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock
French, early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous French Empire antique clock set
- Mantle clock is flanked by two bronze urns on
Category
Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Other
$670 Sale Price
30% Off
French Boulle Clock
Located in New York, NY
Important French Boulle and ormolu table clock with all-over brass inlay. Face inset with numbers
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
$9,800
Antique French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Goddess
Ceres
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Madrid, ES
delicately hand-painted enamel face of this lovely ormolu clock, with a sheaf of wheat, holding a scythe
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Romantic Period Antique Vert Marble, Ormolu
Patinated Bronze Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique mantel clock from the french Romantic period in patinated bronze, gilt bronze and antique
Category
Antique 1830s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful French 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock, having a putti mounted to the top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Large French, Louis XVI Period Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
By Gavelle l
ainé à Paris
Located in Montreal, QC
A Louis XVI ormolu and marble portico clock, the enameled dial with Roman numerals, and subsidiary
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
$14,300 Sale Price
35% Off
Empire Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque, Ormolu, France, Paris, circa 1820
By Le Roi
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock - La Bibliotheque - In the study room
Paris
fire-gilt bronze, enamel
Empire around
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful Napoleon III ormolu mantle clock from the estate of a Los Angeles collector
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
$1,276 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880.
The ormolu case mounted with fine painted porcelain scenes of a courting
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Victorian Bronze Ormolu Walnut Vatican Wall Clock. Item features a glass dome
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Mantle Clock in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A mantel clock in the Louis XV manner.
Constructed in white Carrara marble and gilt bronze; the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
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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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