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French Empire Allegorical Clock Depicting "Venus Guided by Love" by Lesieur
By Pierre Lesieur
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An important and rare French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock depicting "Venus Guided by Love" featuring a case by the noted bronzier Lesieur. The figures and clock plinth sit on a rectangular green marble base topped with a gilt bronze plinth, raised upon four flattened toupie feet.
The round enamel dial, signed “Lesieur à Paris”, indicates the Roman numeral hours and minute graduations. It is housed in a finely chased bronze altar whose pediment is decorated with egg and dart friezes, and be-ribboned torches on either side the façade is adorned with applied stylized butterfly and lyre motifs. The sides feature be-ribboned flower wreaths, and the plinth a leaf frieze. Two fine gilt bronze figures depict a winged and semi-nude cupid who is pointing to the time, while addressing Venus who is clothed in antique robes...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$16,875 Sale Price
25% Off
French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere
Located in London, GB
French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original late 18th century model by Claud Michalon. This version was made by the famous early...
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1810s French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Garniture De Cheminée
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An important Garniture de Cheminée in the manner of Henry Dasson
Constructed in well cast and chased gilt bronze, with 'Sevres' type 'jewelled...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Large 19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style mantel (fireplace) clock, having a bronze mother and two children ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Onyx Fireplace Trim, XIXth century
Located in Beaune, FR
A 19th century Neo-Egyptian style mantelpiece in green onyx, black marble and bronze. It consists of a clock topped with a sphinx bearing Egyptian writing and symbols. On either side...
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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Eagle and Marble Ball Clock, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze eagle and marble ball clock. France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Large Louis XVI-style pendulum clock Paris, late 19th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Louis XVI-style pendulum clock
France, late 19th century
Bronze, gilt. On gyratory feet, a tapered, partially latticed case with lion masks, drapery, and scale decoration on th...
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1860s French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$4,765 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large, superb and very decorative original antique French clock by the famous maker A.D. Mougin. It is boldly modelled in the Rococo style in finely gilded bronze. Asymmetric waisted case, decorated profusely with sweeping acanthus leaves, 'C' scrolls and floral swags. To the top is a large elaborate final of a stylised flaming lamp...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th C Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Elephant Clock Signed by Barreau F. de Bronzes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Louis XV style French gilt bronze elephant clock, signed by Barreau F. de Bronzes, dating to the 19th century. This highly decorative timepiece exemplifies the elegance...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French "Brilliant" Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Clock, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French "Brilliant" Cut Crystal and Gold Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1880-1890. In running order.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy
By Lesieur
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A magnificent large gilded and patinated bronze period French Empire mantle clock depicting Urania the Greek Muse of Astronomy standing on a stepped rectangular gilded bronze base her left elbow resting on a large gilded globe of the heavens with a central band showing the signs of the zodiac...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19 th c. Bronze dore and porcelain clock
Located in Houston, TX
This clock was made in France during the period when science and
Astrology were being explored and brought to the attention of the
Populace. The putto that sits at the upper portion ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$6,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Gilt Bronze and Glass Clock with Sun Pendulum, Floral and Urn Details
By Balthazard
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and glass clock. Rectangular clear glass body showcases an internal sun shaped pendulum. Adorned with foliage, floral and drapery details, the clock is crowned by an urn ...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
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 Century
Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 12cm
A wonderful example of late 18th century ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880
White and black marble, bronze, gilt. On gyratory feet and a recessed base, two angular baluster columns crowned with vases a...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Clock Depicting L’Etude
Learning
et La Philosophie
Philosophy
By François Rémond
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Louis XVI mantle clock depicting “L’Etude et La Philosophie” (Learning and Philosophy). The clock is comprised of a circular white-enamelled dial wi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A French Empire Clock of the Roman Goddess Aurora Announcing a New Day
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period French Empire allegorical mantel clock with a case of finely chased and gilt bronze. Aurora stands to the left of the circular clock plinth draping a starry cloak over the g...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Beurdeley
French, circa 1880
Measures: Height 102cm, width 48cm, depth 29cm
This very large mantel clock...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
French Charles X Malachite and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
French Charles X malachite and gilt bronze figurative clock
French, circa 1830
Measures: Height 62cm, width 45cm, depth 16cm
This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Ch...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Set de Luxury bronze mechanical baroque table clock 1970s new
Located in Cantù, IT
Set de Luxury baroque bronze table clock 1970s new
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
A magnificent 19th-century Empire-style mantel clock, signed by the esteemed clockmaker Leroy à Paris. This timepiece exudes classical elegance, featuring a finely detailed gilt bron...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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 53cm, width 29cm, depth 22cm
The mantel clock i...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Art Deco Clock With Marble Trim, 1890s, Set Of 3
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Classic French mantel clock from the early 20th century, manufactured by the prestigious Société Clusienne in Cluses, the birthplace of high-quality watchmaking. Mounted on a veined ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu and White Marble Winged Cherub Clock
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Winged Cherub Clock.
Date: 19th century
Origin: French
Dimension: 25 1/2 in. high, 23 in. wide, 10 1...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze clock. This most decorative mantel clock is raised on Ormolu base with a bombee front display...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young Napoleon in uniform after the marble original work by Jean Antoine Houdon.
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Allegorical Clock of “Paul and Virginie"
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare Louis XVI style mantel clock after a late 18th century original inspired by the novel ‘Paul and Virginia’ written in 1788 by Bernardin de Sain...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A very fine 19th c French gilt bronze mantel clock by Vannier Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Avery fine 19th century French large mantel clock by Vannier Paris. This clock has very fine gilt bronze details with a large patinated bronze cherub in the center . Signed on the p...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze
Marble Mantel Clock
By Harris
Harrington
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial Louis XVI style mantel clock made of quality gilt bronze and fine marble with great detail all around. Depicts a group of putti figures ato...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Charles X Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Gilt Bronze Figurative Clock
Located in London, GB
French Charles X malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze figurative clock
French, c. 1830
Measures: Height 75cm, width 53cm, depth 23cm
This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles X style. The clock, wrought from malachite, lapis lazuli, and gilt bronze, features the distinctive feature of most Charles X period clocks: a large sculptural surmount. In the present clock, the sculptural surmount depicts Urania, Greek muse of astronomy. She is accompanied by a lapis lazuli globe...
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1830s French Charles X Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
French Napoleon III Ormolu Pink Porcelain Clockset
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality Napoleon III Ormolu pink porcelain clockset
Origin: French
Date: Late 19th century
Dimension: clock: 19 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 6 3/4 in...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 / set
Neoclassic Marble and Bronze Mantle Clock 3 pieces by J. Bondat, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Step into the opulent world of 19th-century French artistry with this extraordinary Napoleon III mantel clock set, meticulously carved from pristine white Carrara marble by the accla...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock
French, early 19th century
Measures: Height 50cm, width 36cm, depth 12cm
This mantel clock, wrought from gilt bronze during the French Empire period, features a rectangular base, set above four bun feet, the front of the base adorned with a gilt bronze relief panel...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI-Styl Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock
After a model by Étienne-Maurice Falconet
The urn-form pendule à cercles t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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, width 54cm, depth 20cm
This fine mantel clock is a superb example of the Charles...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
French Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze with Two Cherubs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Magnificent and superb quality French clock of gilt and patinated bronze, featuring two cherubs and signed Le Roy, Paris.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Peter Strengberg Mantel Clock
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality Swedish burnished gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock with a movement by Peter Strengberg (watchmaker in Stockholm and Mariefred from 1802-1831). The design is base...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Pendule Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant French mantel clock/pendule, made of gilt bronze. The whole in Louis XV style. The clock is made in France 1880-1890. Fine bronze case with typical asymmetric floral motifs in Rococo style. The dial is enameled, at the Roman number VI is a small damage on the enamel. The clock is in good condition and workin order, it have the original gilding. The clockwork have a 8-day movement and strikes every half our on a bronze silver plated bell.
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1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Sevin and Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This ormolu clock is an exemplary work by the famous French 19th century metalworker and foundry-owner, Ferdiand Barbedienne. Working with a design made by the acclaimed onamentalist, Louis-Constant...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio
Located in New Orleans, LA
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantel Clock
André Antoine Ravrio
Circa 1800
This monumental Empire mantel clock by André Antoine Ravrio, whose case is crafted entirely of gilded...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French mantel clock is a testament to 19th-century artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted from white marble and adorned with a gilded bronze sculpture, the clock features...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Early 19th Century Marble Clock Cupid Reading by Ledure and Hémon
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th century Restauration-period green vert-de-mer marble clock with gilt bronze decoration. The clock is topped by a Cupid reading in patinated bronze. The ormolu face marks t...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Porcelain Gilt Mixed Metal Mantel Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A breathtaking antique French Belle Époque period (1871-1914) porcelain mounted mixed metal mantel clock.
Born in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, fine quality Parisian work, exceptionally executed in luxuriously opulent 18th century Louis XV Rocaille taste, finished on all sides so it can be placed anywhere in the room, featuring a visually striking sculptural floral fiolate adorned gilt metal case, heavily embellished with fine porcelain flowers...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
French Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabrum Garniture Set, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
French White marble and bronze dore garniture set made for G J Payne
Co. New York, crafted by a Paris clock maker, 19th century. Set is comprised of
A clock with a gilt bronze mask...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
Located in New York, NY
Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere
Located in Queens, NY
A Restauration Period Paris Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock,
Attributed to Jean François Denière, circa 1820 to 1830
A refined and architecturally composed Restauration period m...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century.
Clock works.
Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Exceptional French Ormolu-Mounted Turquoise Jeweled Sevres Porcelain Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional French bronze ormolu mounted turquoise jeweled Sèvres Porcelain clock set by Raingo Fres, Paris, circa 1880.
Comprising of a clock in vase form and a pair of five-l...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Cercles Tournants Clock Garniture by Deniere, Paris
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Exceptional Gilt and Patinated Bronze Monumental Cercles Tournants Clock Garniture, by Deniere, Paris.
The backplate signed 'DENIERE...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Bronze Mounted Green Marble and Mantle Clock F. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Surmounted on a French green marble, the clock with heavy dore bronze mounts. Marked on dial F. Barbedienne foundry. Accented with cherub & small...
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19th Century Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble
Dore Bronze Portico Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French portico clock, with a double marble column mount and adorned with gilded bronze chains. The pendulum takes the form of ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
This nineteenth-century gilded bronze clock exemplifies the grandeur of the Empire style, featuring a rectangular base with four legs, each intricately carved with subtle patterns. A...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Located in London, GB
A rare and unusual French Directoire/ Empire clock depicting Napoleon standing among trophies of war including cannon, cannon balls, map scrolls and standards bearing eagles. The sil...
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1810s French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Bronze Bachuss Clock Set, by Deniere
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style Bachuss influenced bronze and gilded ormolu clock garniture. The pair of four branch candelabra each supported by bronze putti, raised ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set Signed Bennet
Pottier Made in Paris, France
Located in Beirut, LB
Delightful Art Deco French mantel clock set of clock and two matching garnitures, circa 1930s, in mottled purple marble with geometric br...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Marble Clock with Patinated Bronze Figures
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite Louis XVI-style clock is crafted from fine marble and adorned with patinated bronze figures that symbolize the study of art and science. The harmonious composition fea...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Hardstone Inlay Napoleon III Period Clock Set by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and hardstone inlay Napoleon III period clock set by Barbedienne
French, 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 50cm, width 23cm, depth 16c...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Stone, Ormolu, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Ferdinand Berthoud À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
Ormolu bronze mantel clock flanked by a troubadour and musical instruments, signed 'Ferdinand Berthoud a Paris'.
The end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century was a crucial time in which new technological advances helped to make watches more accurate and more portable. During the 1790s, the production of gilded bronze increased considerably as working conditions improved. The freedom of trade initiated by the French Revolution allowed many casters to develop large factories. The new factory environment gave them a chance to execute all stages of bronze work including drawing, casting, gilding, assembly, and trade of art objects. While the bronzers took creative liberty in creating all kinds of clocks in contrast to the noble and rigorous structure carried by the movement of neoclassicism. Under the reign of Empire, the case designs started gradually to develop away from a proportionate and strict classicism towards a baroque style and revival style. The rediscovery of medieval civilization was one of the intellectual curiosities of the beginning of the 19th century, with much input from the Ancien Régime and its institutions, rites and the medieval churches in which family ceremonies occurred.
This early nineteenth-century figural mantel clock is surmounted by a medieval musician. To be more precise, it is a french troubadour. Troubadours were known for composing and performing lyric poetry for the nobility back during medieval times. The clock is featuring a chiselled bronze troubadour, dressed in medieval fashion while holding a flute, playing a tune from sheet music called "Du Troubadour" that is resting on top of the rectangular clock case. In addition to that, the clock features a gilt bronze lute or vielle resting on a small stool on the opposite side of the clock’s case. The white enamel dial features the inscription Berthoud and is underlined by a bronze entourage chiselled with palmette motif, plus encompassed by c-scrolls and wreaths. The original hands are in blued steel and encircled by Roman numerals indicating hour next to Arabic numerals indicating minutes.
The small details that adorn the hexagonal plinth are reliefs, depicting two water fountains or basins on both sides with a lyre in between. The sculpted image of a lyre raised above the background features also foliage garlands tied on top with ribbons. The clock rests on seven spinning feet.
The clock was made in the well-known workshop of the Berthoud’s family that was recognized for their excellent work by the King.
Berthoud Clockmakers History.
Ferdinand Berthoud was a horologist and author of extensive treatises on timekeeping as well as a Swiss clockmaker serving the king of France, that produced many marine clocks, including a weight-driven version that inspired the first American sea-going clock. He was born in Plancemont, Switzerland, the son of an architect and judiciary. In 1741 he began a three-year apprenticeship as a clockmaker under his brother, Jean-Henri. He made his first marine chronometer in 1754 (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appointed a member of the Royal Society, London and Horloger Mécanicien de Sa Majesté et de la Marine ayant l'inspection de la construction des Horloges Marines. In 1769, Ferdinand Berthoud sent for his nephew Pierre-Louis Berthoud (1754–1813), commonly known as Louis Berthoud, a talented young watchmaker and clockmaker, inviting him to come to Paris from Couvet, Switzerland, to pursue his apprenticeship. Louis helped Ferdinand manufacture and repair the sea clocks...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Louis XV Bracket Cartel Clock by Charles Voisin, Paris
Located in London, by appointment only
Charles Voisin, mid-18th century bracket cartel clock, the green backed horn veneer “Corne Verte” case with glass front and sides and gilt bronze Rococo mounts applied. The white enamel dial signed CHARLES VOISIN A PARIS...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bronze Orientalist Mantel Clock Having a Stylized Lion at Top by Bigelow Kennard
Located in New York, NY
A fine French Cloissone and bronze orientalist mantel clock having a stylized lion at top by Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Maker: signed Bigelow Kennard & Co.. Boston
Origin: French
Date:...
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19th Century French Antique Bronze Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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