What is an ormolu clock?

An 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.

How can I spot an antique clock?

To 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.

Louis Xv Ormolu Clocks

Ormolu And Sevres Clock

Louis Cartel

French Tortoise Shell Clocks

Rococo Ormolu

French Mantel Ormolu Clock With Candelabra

Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Shell

French Clock Louis Wall

French Rococo Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Napoléon III Ormolu Cartel Clock, after Caffieri, circa 1880

$7,500

Japy Freres Early Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early clock set by the famous maker Japy Freres, in full working order. It is of superb

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Japy Freres Early Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock Set

$9,417

Important Napoleon III Ormolu Cartel Louis XV Rocaille Style

Located in BARSAC, FR

Spectacular Napoleon III cartel in finely chiseled gilded bronze presenting an opulent Louis XV

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Important Napoleon III Ormolu Cartel Louis XV Rocaille Style

$6,834

Early Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock by Lepine Paris

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Lepine

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early clock by Lépine Paris, circa 1840. It is beautifully made in ormolu (finely gilded

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Early Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock by Lepine Paris

$4,468

French Ormolu and Bronze Elephant Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This exquisite French ormolu and bronze clock of a chinoiserie figure holding an umbrella and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Ormolu and Bronze Elephant Chinoiserie Clock

$4,720

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Clock, Elephant and Cupid

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fabulous and rare original antique French clock, featuring an elephant carrying the clock with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Clock, Elephant and Cupid

$13,679

Gilt Metal Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The case decorated with garlands, ribbon ties and a cherub holding a trumpet leaning on the drum shaped dial, the base with a portrait medallion.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Gilt Metal Cherub Mantel Clock

$6,186

Louis XV Gilt Ormolu Clock

Located in Vancouver, BC

A mid-19th century clock, Louis XV. Three beautifully cast cherubic figures rest on a Fine gilt

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Clocks

Louis XV Gilt Ormolu Clock

$15,000

Fine French Louis XV Corne Verte Ormolu-Mounted Mantel Clock

Located in Nice, Cote d Azur

cast ormolu mount centered by an allegorical figure holding a coat of arms within a dolphin. The case

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French Louis XV Corne Verte Ormolu-Mounted Mantel Clock

$20,384

A Louis XV Ormolu and Bronze Elephant Mantel Clock, Bailly l Aîné, ca 1750

By Bailly l Aîné

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

enamel dial with blue Roman numerals, 8-day movement with half hour striking on a bell. Ormolu and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

A Louis XV Ormolu and Bronze Elephant Mantel Clock, Bailly l Aîné, ca 1750

Louis XV style clock

Located in Paris, FR

Emile Colin & Cie, 29 rue de Sévigné . On the clock movement there is a cachet "médaille d'argent

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XV style clock

$5,600

Small Louis XV Blue Horn and Ormolu Table Clock

By J. D. Cornellis 1

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Small table clock from the Louis XV period, circa 1760, signed J.D. Cornellis à Paris. Single

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

Small Louis XV Blue Horn and Ormolu Table Clock

$19,784

18th Century French Louis XV Ormolu and Painted Bracket Clock by Denis-François

By Denis-François Dubois

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

of very fine clocks, he made movements for a number of Louis XV and Louis XVI period examples with

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV Ormolu and Painted Bracket Clock by Denis-François

$8,500

Small clock in porcelain ormolu and patinated bronze in Louis XV

Located in Paris, FR

. Movement "au coq". Under Louis XV, the creators liked to play with the contrast of materials. Porcelain

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Bronze

Small clock in porcelain ormolu and patinated bronze in Louis XV

$5,515

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

By Oppenheim

Located in Macclesfield, GB

in the Louis XV style with front and side glass viewing windows showing the inlaid floor, backdoor

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

$4,468

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Cartel Clock

Located in Southfield, MI

Superb casting bronze d'ore cartel clock case dating to the late 19th century and signed by Martino

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Cartel Clock

$5,500

Green Horn and Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock, Louis XV Period

Located in Paris, FR

Green horn and gilt bronze cartel clock, Louis XV Period Green horn-plated cartel clock and its

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Green Horn and Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock, Louis XV Period

$7,494

Mantle Clock with Ormolu Bronze, Cherubs, Dussault à, Paris

By Dussault

Located in Wingene, BE

bronze patinated cherubs on an ormolu setting in Louis XV style. This clock was cleaned thoroughly and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Mantle Clock with Ormolu Bronze, Cherubs, Dussault à, Paris

$21,583

Rare French 18th Century Horse Clock, Paris, circa 1760-1770

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Rare Louis XV "horse" Clock, Paris Circa 1760-1770 Bronze model of a horse galloping black patina

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk C...

Materials

Ormolu

Rare French 18th Century Horse Clock, Paris, circa 1760-1770

$3,800

Palatial Clock Elephant with a Chinese Man Sitting on, Green Base and Ormoulu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

ormolu decor like flowers banquet, acanthus, This 19th century LXV style clock is in the manner of the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Palatial Clock Elephant with a Chinese Man Sitting on, Green Base and Ormoulu

$29,977

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Louis Xv Ormolu Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of louis xv ormolu clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ormolu and bronze, all louis xv ormolu clocks available were constructed with great care. Louis xv ormolu clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Louis xv ormolu clocks bearing Louis XV or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many louis xv ormolu clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Balthazard, Cartel and Causard produced popular louis xv ormolu clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Louis Xv Ormolu Clocks?

Louis xv ormolu clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $15,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1,174 and the highest can go for as much as $134,806.

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 Louis Xv Ormolu Clocks

What is an ormolu clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An 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.
How can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To 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.