Empire Mantel Clocks

EMPIRE STYLE

From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.

Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.

Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.

Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.

Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Empire

French Empire Bronze Marble Figural Clock, c. 1830

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Verde Antico Marble Figural Clock, circa 1830, the clock surmounted with seated figures of Apollo and Diana, each holding a torch, the clock w...

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1830s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Bronze Marble Figural Clock, c. 1830

$2,350

Wonderful French Empire Dore and Patinated Bronze Cherub Putti Wreath Clock

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire doré and patinated bronze Cherub Putti wreath clock, not currently in working order, back cover is missing as is bel...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Dore and Patinated Bronze Cherub Putti Wreath Clock

$2,750

French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Antique (early 19th century) French ormolu bronze mantel clock in the Empire style depicting neoclassical maiden with child.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

$1,500

Baccarat Crystal Clock Garniture, French Empire with Gilt Bronze

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

French Empire clock garniture with gilt bronze and Baccarat crystal. An important French Baccarat cut-crystal and ormolu mantel clock with four Corinthian style columns. The cut-crystal features a cross hatched diamond patterns throughout. The clock comes with two large Baccarat crystal and gilt...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Baccarat Crystal Clock Garniture, French Empire with Gilt Bronze

$11,995 Sale Price / set

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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 Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$7,143 Sale Price

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Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 43cm, depth 13cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is wro...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$17,139 Sale Price

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The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent French Empire ormolu mantel clock features the iconic Neoclassical genre scene often referred to as "The Astronomy Lesson." A popular motif during this period, Emper...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

$34,500

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 Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire

$5,404

Palace size Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

Located in Houston, TX

Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze Dore figures adorn the pediment sta...

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1870s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Palace size Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

$47,500

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock, circa 1840, in two parts, the upper section with a seated lute player aside the circular metal dial, the movement strike on bell, the lower se...

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1840s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock

$2,350

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810

Located in New York, NY

Resting on four very elegant feet the clock features a rectangular base decorated on three sides with classical motifs. The face features a pair of Sphinx flanking a wreath with lau...

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1810s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810

$12,250

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Early 19th Century Height 54cm, width 52cm, depth 20cm Dating to the early 1800s and desi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Gold Brown Gilt Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

$14,287 Sale Price

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Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

Located in Warsaw, PL

Figural mantel clock signed “Al. dre Destape Palais Royal” The bronze figural mantel clock depicting one of the mythical heroes - Orpheus originates from the Empire period. The cloc...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire

$4,481

Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils

By Charles Le Roy

Located in London, GB

This beautiful mantel clock was crafted in c.1810 by the famous Parisian clock-making firm, Le Roy et fils. The company was founded by Basile Charles Le...

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1810s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Empire period gilt bronze clock with Cupid and Psyche by Le Roy et fils

$11,562

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

An exceptional 19th-century Empire-style mantel clock by Hartmann à Paris, meticulously crafted in gilt bronze. This distinguished timepiece showcases a finely detailed white enamel ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris

$4,454

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire French, Early 19th Century Height 45cm, width 29cm, depth 19cm This superb gilt bronze clock, created by the renow...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

$14,283 Sale Price

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19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb 19th century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock This clock was produced in the Fr...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

$9,252

Unusual Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in the Form of an Accanthus Plant

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Exceptional French Empire Mantel Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze A rare and visually arresting French Empire mantel clock, masterfully crafted in the form of a sculptural acanthus...

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Early 19th Century Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Unusual Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock in the Form of an Accanthus Plant

$11,284

19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century French Empire style portico clock. This e Empire style clock features Carrara marble, bevelled glass, bronze accents and a crystal r...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock

$3,995 Sale Price

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French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

By C. Maniere

Located in London, GB

Fine black marble and ormolu mantel clock of borne (antique milestone) form. Superb proportions and Fine ormolu mounts, well finished with matte and burnished fire gilding. The primary mount represents d'Etude, below this a pair of Lions pawing an Anthemion. To each side a Fine mount of crossed winged torches of ever lasting love purporting to represent Anacreon inspired by Love. Fine white enamel dial and gilt bronze hands, signed Maniere a Paris for Charles-Guillaume working at the Rue Christine...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Antique Black Marble and Ormolu Borne Clock by Maniere

$13,266

19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Classic two dimensional French Empire skeleton clock, the finely chased and mercury gilded case depicts Amour holding a flaming torch and a banner, symbol of war, seated on a quiver full of arrows and set on top of the dial and movement. The dial is framed by two vestal virgins...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

$7,500

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

Empire clock signed à Paris The mantel clock is in gilded bronze representing Ceres as a goddess of fertility, agriculture, grain crops and motherly relationships. In ancient Rom...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

$5,345

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 Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Leroy à Paris

$5,404

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

By Le Roy

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Le Roy et fils French, c. 1810 Height 36cm, width 37cm, depth 14cm This refined mantel clock was created during the Empire period by the esteem...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

$11,429 Sale Price

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Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm, width 54cm, depth 19cm This exceptional timepiece was made in Empire period Fr...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

$52,386 Sale Price

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French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble

By L. Ravrio 1

Located in London, GB

French Empire clock of stunning quality of borne shape constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. The dial of the clock is signed "L Ravrio" below 1...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble

$12,178

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 Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio

$54,500

Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A very large and impressive 19th century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze malachite mantel clock depicting 'Psyche Crowning Cupid.' Psyche crown...

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19th Century European Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Monumental French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Malachite Clock

$49,500

French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot

By Picnot

Located in London, GB

French Empire clock of stunning quality constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. Set upon four ormolu paw feet to the rouge marble base, rising to...

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1810s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot

$9,862

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

By Michel-François Piolaine

Located in London, GB

This large and impressive gilt bronze mantel clock is by the French Michel-François Piolaine. The clock body is raised by an architecturally formed, plinth-shaped base, set to the fr...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

$14,287 Sale Price

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Antique French Gilt Bronze Empire Neoclassical Statue Clock by Rabiat Paris 1810

Located in Portland, OR

Incredible investment quality antique French gilded bronze Empire eight day clock, "Allegory of Poetry" Claude François Rabiat circa 1810, in excellent condition. The clock depicts ...

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1810s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Gilt Bronze Empire Neoclassical Statue Clock by Rabiat Paris 1810

$11,000

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive and fine quality 19th century French Empire influenced clock set. Having a pair of winged female figures supporting five branch candelabra with scrolling foliate decoration, raised on gilded globes and green marble plinths with ormolu mask mounts. The clock having winged lovers standing over the green marble clock...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

$32,656 Sale Price / set

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Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Located in Paris, FR

Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as fantastic animals, diamond-shaped patterns, scrollwork, and foliage. This floor clock is ...

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1880s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

$14,254

Empire 19th Century Ormolu and Painted Bronze Mantel Clock with Young Sailor

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An Empire ormolu and painted bronze mantel clock attributed to Jean-Simon Deverberie. Fitted in an ormolu case shaped as a cotton bale, the round enamel dial features Roman numeral hours and Arabic fifteen-minute graduations, indicated by two pierced gilt bronze hands. Shirtless and barefoot, a young black sailor...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire 19th Century Ormolu and Painted Bronze Mantel Clock with Young Sailor

$18,300

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

By LeRoy

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A most beautiful French ornolu mantel clock by Leroy à Paris A lovely French late Empire/early Charles X mantel clock with an ormolu case, c. 1825. The ormolu brass case depicts a celebration of Science and Learning. It is dominated by a rectangular superstructure containing the movement, flanked by an engine-turned column with a celestial globe on top on the left and an elegant lady reading a book on the right. The superstructure is surmounted by a bookcase and a bust of Socrates...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

$10,198

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 27cm, depth 10cm This fine gilt bronze man...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

$4,286 Sale Price

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Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Lyre Shaped Clock Garniture

Located in Tarzana, CA

A 19th century French gilt-bronze and white marble figural lyre clock. The case mounted with floral swags, with a figure of Cupid to the top and two cherubs to the sides, on fluted r...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble Lyre Shaped Clock Garniture

$18,990

French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Portico Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite French mid 19th century Empire st. ormolu portico clock. The clock raised on a rectangular base with finely chased borders and satin and burnish finish interlocking circ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Portico Clock

$18,900

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Portico Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine early 19th century French Empire period Portico clock of exceptional quality in the Neo-classical style, the clock housed in a richly figured mahogany case with four tapering ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Portico Clock

$11,648

Empire Gilt Bronze Table Clock by Claude Gallé, France, 19th Century

By Claude Galle

Located in Lisbon, PT

This rare early 19th-century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock was created by the renowned Claude Gallé for the 1807 Exhibition. Gallé is considered one of the finest bro...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Gilt Bronze Table Clock by Claude Gallé, France, 19th Century

$6,575 Sale Price

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French 19th Century Bronze Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Stunning three-piece mantel clock set in Siena marble and bronze, French Empire period. The main piece at center features a cast bronze hound sitting uneasily upon the plinth. Roman ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Marble Mantel Clock Set

$1,985 / set

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock, circa 1830, the circular dial with strike on bell movement, surmounted by a woman writing, on an acanthus and fluted base with scrolled feet. ...

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1830s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock

$2,350

Vintage Tiffany Co. Empire Clock

By Tiffany Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

Tis stunning vintage 19th century French Empire white marble mantel (fireplace) clock was made for Tiffany & Co. The clock has a lyre shape body accented with doré' bronze sculpted embellishments of the period. The top of the clock features a radiating sun burst disc with the face of the North wind. The white enamel clock face has Arabic numerals & garlands of flowers &, also, garlands of flowers that surround the Tiffany & Co. name. There is a glittering ring of faceted paste stones attached to the pendulum &, as the pendulum moves, so does this jeweled ring, creating a dazzling effect. The clock has a key wind movement with a French bell. The clock key is present. This clock runs, but will require a cleaning/service to keep accurate time & is sold as is. This wonderful antique time piece...

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Late 19th Century North American Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany Co. Empire Clock

$9,500

French Empire Patinated Gilt Metal Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Patinated and Gilt Metal Figural Clock, circa 1840, surmounted by a seated female musician holding a tambourine, white enamel dial, strike on bell, on a gothic strapwor...

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1840s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Enamel

French Empire Patinated Gilt Metal Figural Clock

$2,350

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

Antique vase clock France Fire gilded bronze Empire around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 41 x 13 x 12 Description: Beautiful all gilt French mantel clock. The basic form is in the shape of an urn vase with lid...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820

$5,464

French Empire Style Philosopher Bronze Clock Mount

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Style Philosopher Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Mount, mid-19th century, depicting Socrates seated on rocky outcropping, writing "Oui / Lame / est / immortalle" [Yes ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Style Philosopher Bronze Clock Mount

$2,800

French Empire Style Gilt Metal and Marble Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Style Gilt Metal Mounted White Marble Portico Clock, early 20th century, surmounted by an Imperial eagle, sunburst, the suspended circular dial with battery operated mo...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

French Empire Style Gilt Metal and Marble Clock

$1,800

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This French Empire mantel clock features a seated female figure, finely sculpted, draped in flowing fabric, and positioned next to an elegant water fountain motif. The round enamel d...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

$13,885 Sale Price

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Mantel Clock with small Satyrs, 1st Half 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Mantel clock on an oval marble base, adorned with fire-gilded bronze appliqués. The clock is supported by fully sculpted satyr figures carrying an overflowing gilded fruit basket. Em...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock with small Satyrs, 1st Half 19th Century

$4,988

French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815

Located in Pymble, NSW

A brilliant French portico clock with ormolu mounts and pendulum mounted with 2 swans with 'blackened' necks and wings. The timber is gleaming with its...

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1810s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Burl

French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815

$3,500

Early 19th Century Vase-Shaped Porcelain Clock

By Normant

Located in Paris, FR

Vase-shaped mantel clock in gilded porcelain. Breguet hands track the hours and minutes on white, enamel dial with hours marked in Roman numerals. The porcelain is interspaced with g...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Early 19th Century Vase-Shaped Porcelain Clock

$7,958

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century

Located in NICE, FR

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century This Empire period clock (circa 1800-1810) is composed of a marble terrace topped by two flat columns decor...

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Early 1800s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Empire period portico clock in white marble and gilt bronze, 19th century

$3,230 Sale Price

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French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mantel Clock

By J.E. Caldwell Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, early 20th century, the arched case in the French Empire style, th...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Mantel Clock

$2,350

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1830, the classical muse upholding a basket of flowers beside a red-painted globular clock with white enamel dial, the movement strike ...

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1830s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

$2,350

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock in finely chased and gilded bronze made in France in the first quarter of the 19thC. One of the Greek muses with a star atop h...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

$3,200

Empire Clock The Spinner by Rossel in Rouen

Located in Paris, FR

French Empire pendulum clock finely crafted of gilt bronze, featuring a young spinner wearing a classical dress, seating on the dial near a lyre ...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Clock The Spinner by Rossel in Rouen

$5,464

Viennese Portal Clock, 1st Half 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

An elegant Viennese portal clock resting on a rectangular mahogany base. The ebonized case is richly adorned with fire-gilded bronze appliqués. Flanking the clock are carved decorati...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Viennese Portal Clock, 1st Half 19th Century

$3,919

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

Located in New York, NY

Italian neoclassical parcel-gilt clock. Roman military Empire period mantel clock of obelisk form topped by an extraordinary eagle with outs...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

$16,400

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze mantel clock with Classical figures French, 19th century Measures: Height 45cm, width 39cm, depth 17cm This mantel clock feat...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

$8,093 Sale Price

30% Off

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 16 in W: 7 1/2 in D: 4 1/4 in This exceptional 19th-century French Empire-style bronze ormolu clock, crafted by the renowned Parisian clockmaker Etienne Maxant and r...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

$2,699

Empire mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Empire mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire mantel clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mantel clocks, popular names associated with this style include Claude Galle, Breguet a Paris, C. Maniere, and Claude Hemon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mantel clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $960 and tops out at $102,428 while the average work can sell for $8,222.