Late 18th Century Paris Biscuit Porcelain Clock by Piolaine

A refined, large-scale temple clock. The clock features a white statuary marble frame, decorated with black Belgian marble columns and finely gilded lost-wax cast bronze partitions. ...

This is a unique, authentic antique French table or mantel clock. It is in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. The dial with outer Arabic numerals and inner Roman numerals and a fine pair of pierced gilt brass hands for the hours and minutes. Next to the clock is a tall lady figurine, accompanied by a child. The woman is holding a book in her right hand and a feather pen in her left hand. On the other side, the child draped in the Antique is standing on books and holding a paper. The white marble base rests on four small spinning feet. This clock was made by Jean-Baptiste Baillon III, one of the most skilled and innovative makers of his day. Baillon achieved almost unprecedented success to become “the richest watchmaker in Europe” - F.J. Britten. He was also one of the most important clockmakers of the eighteenth century and undoubtedly the most famous member of a long line of clockmakers. His success was largely due to his ability to organise a vast and thriving private factory in Saint-Germain-en-Laye which was unique in the history of eighteenth century clockmaking. The renowned horologist, Ferdinand Berthoud was among many to be impressed by its scale and quality and in 1753 noted that Baillon’s “house is the finest and richest Clock Shop. Diamonds are used not only to decorate his Watches but even Clocks. He has made some whose cases were small gold boxes...

A fine example of a late 18th century Directoir marble and gilt bronze clock after a model by Deverberie. The dial is signed a Paris but the maker is not known. The clock sits on...

Refined gilded bronze clock with splendid gilding. The piece features classical decorations, typical of the period, with festoons and musical instruments. At the top, a guitar rests ...

Elegant “tempietto” clock in white marble with gilded bronze finishes. The clock features a rectangular base, embellished with two columns and a temple top. The finish is embellished...

Late 18th Century Irish Mahogany Tallcase Clock with Steel & Brass Face, Signed Alex Gorden, Dublin

Beautiful late 18th Century English Chinoiserie wall or tavern clock. The Chinoiserie decoration on this clock case is of excellent quality and the scale is impressive too. A good br...

A beautifully design late 19th century gilt bronze mounted parcel-gilt and biscuit porcelain mantel (fireplace) clock The front carved with Apollo riding his chariot. The bottom wit...

Louis XVI clock garrison and chandeliers. Gilt bronze, marble. POCHON, Jean-Charles (act. last third of the 18th century). Paris, France, around 1780 or 1790 and later. Bibliography:...

This exquisite mantel clock is a testament to the pinnacle of French horological artistry during the Louis XV period. Attributed to the renowned clockmaker Lépine, it showcases a har...