Neoclassical Clocks
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. 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.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Clock, France, 19th C., after Charles Cressent
France, 1685-1768
By Charles Cressent
Located in Madrid, ES
Clock. Palo santo, rosewood, golden bronze. France, 19th century, modeled after Charles Cressent (France, 1685-1768).
Wooden box grandfather clock in which palo santo, rosewood an...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Other
Pocket Watch, Deroches Brothers, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc. P Late 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Deroches Brothers. Gilded metal, enamels, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century.
Pocket watch with a case with a transparent glass part and a composition ...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Other
Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
Antqiue late 19th Century French Japy Freres gilt brass enameled mantel clock featuring neoclassical styling with polychrome champleve enamel accents, four columns with spire finials, beveled glass sides and trophy vase topper. Stamped with Japy Freres Medaille D'honneur stamp. Eight day striking movement. 9470. Made in France.
Japy Freres was founded in 1806 by Frédéric and his sons.. Japy Freres manufactured their clocks and watches in one place on a production line using machines...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute
By Lepaute
Located in Dublin, IE
A Fine
Most Impressive French Gilt, Patinated Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock by Lepaute of Paris, France. Of impressive scale and refined Neoclassical design, the circular white enamel dial signed Lepaute à Paris within a gilt-bronze bezel surmounted by a finely cast and chased gilt bronze eagle with outspread wings perched on a laurel wreath. The clock flanked by two seated classical figures in dark patinated bronze, each reading from an open book, symbolising Knowledge and Wisdom. The central plinth panel finely cast with cherubs in relief, set upon a rectangular white marble base mounted with ormolu friezes of scrolling foliage and masks, raised on toupie feet.
The Lepaute family were among the most renowned horologists of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, supplying timepieces to the French royal court and many important clients of the Empire period. The fine casting and crisp chasing of this example, combined with its balanced architectural design, exemplify the high quality of Parisian clockmaking of the period.
Circa 1800-1810
France
Condition: Excellent overall condition with minor wear to gilding consistent with age. Movement complete and of fine quality. Fully serviced and in working order.
Key present.
Biography:
Jean André Lepaute...
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Lemerle-Charpentier
Compagnie Red Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This fine and ornate antique clock set by Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie comprises a clock and two flanking candelabra. The asymmetrical clock is set on a red marble base with ormolu feet and features a central relief panel in patinated bronze. The circular red marble clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Charles
Richard Comyns 1920 London Neo Classic Carriage Table Clock in Sterlin
Located in Miami, FL
Travel carriage clock designed by Charles & Richard Comyns.
Beautiful small travel-desk clock, created by the top notch and prestigious silversmith company of Charles & Richard Co...
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
By Popon A Paris
Located in London, GB
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
French, late 19th Century
Clock: Height 68cm, width 63cm, depth 26cm
Candelabra: Height 89cm, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze
French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French red marble and gilt bronze Neoclassical style matched clock set
French, late 19th Century
Clock: Height 70cm, width 57cm, depth 23cm
Candel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880
A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the case with elaborate garland decorations culminating in a volute krater of flowers ab...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$18,444
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantle in gilt bronze decorated with neoclassical symbols ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$6,000 Sale Price
23% Off
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 Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Period Neoclassical Early 19th Century Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock, Vienna
Located in Essex, MA
Large Johann Sachs Austrian clock in large carved wood housing with figures, flanked by decorative flower filled urns, polychromed and gilt. Carved laure...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Giltwood
Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Malachite inlaid black marble plinth-form mantel clock
French, circa 1876
Measures: Height 24cm, width 39cm, depth 16cm
This rather unusual bu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Sevres Style Porcelain by Ernest Royer
By Ernest Royer
Located in London, GB
This splendid neoclassical style French mantel clock is beautifully crafted in ormolu and porcelain decorated in the Sevres style. 'ER', the mark of French clockmaker Ernest Royer, active in the later 19th Century, is stamped on the underside of the ormolu mounts. There are three Sevres style porcelain plaques in total, all set on turquoise ground: the plaque to the front of the clock depicts a cherub and a nymph as well as containing the clock face with Roman numerals. The two sides of the clock case feature further porcelain plaques, which portray Neptune, Aurora and mermaids. The rectangular ormolu clock case is surmounted by a putto with a dog. There is a neoclassical pilaster...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional Eglomise fashion where gilded leaf is applied to...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Glass
Carrara Marble Mantel Clock with Barometer, Thermometers, and Perpetual Calendar
Located in London, GB
Carrara marble mantel clock with barometer, thermometers, and perpetual calendar
French, 19th Century
Height 46cm, width 36.5cm, depth 16.5cm
This unusual timepiece sets five elements within a marble case: a clock dial, barometer, lunar clock...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble
French early 19th century white Carrara, Griotte marble and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most attractive French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara, Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu clock, attributed to Étienne Maurice Falconet. This wonderf...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze, Marble and Tole Revolving Dial Clock
By Francois Vion
Located in London, GB
This exquisite mantel clock was designed in the 19th century in France, inspired by an earlier model by François Vion, a famous Parisian metalworker of the 18th century. In this design, as in Vion’s, the Three Graces are depicted holding up a spherical clock...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze
French classical Marble mantle clock, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This elegant 19th-century French classical mantle clock, crafted from white marble, features an 8-day striking movement, showcasing both beauty and functionality. The clock is adorne...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble
Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York
Located in Manhasset, NY
Crystal face and pendulum clock made by Ansonia Clock of New York. Bronze case in all beveled glass surround.
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style French malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm
This neoclassical Louis XVI style mant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères
By Japy Frères
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This late 19th-century French mantle clock is a refined example of Neo-Grec design paired with exceptional European horological craftsmanship. The architectural case is executed in p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Slate
French Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French ormolu and silvered bronze mounted malachite three-piece clock set
French, late 19th century
Clock: Height 56cm, width 53cm, depth 28cm
Candelabra: Height 66cm, width 30cm,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this neoclassical marble and ormolu mantle clock is an extraordinary example of late 18th-century French clockmaking by the famed Jea...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This stunning antique mantel clock is unusual for its serpentine design, featuring a gilt bronze, hanging snake head that acts as a clock hand.
The 360 degree turning circular ena...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu,
Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and finely detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical period Alabaster, Ormolu, Sainte-Anne Grand Dessin marble, and patinated Bronze annu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze
Marble Fleur de Pecher Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vincent (or Vincenti) et Cie (French 19th century) gilt bronze & Fluer de Pecher mounted marble mantle clock in the Louis XVI Neoclassical taste, circa 1900, the clock surmounted by...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852), whose sculptures can be found in nearly all of Paris's major m...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Commemorating Napoleon
Located in London, GB
Large gilt bronze mantel clock commemorating Napoleon
French, circa 1840
Measures: Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 15cm
The gilt bronze m...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique neoclassical style three-piece gilt bronze clock set
French, late 19th century
Measures: Clock: Height 57cm, width 74cm, depth 23cm.
Candelabra: Height 83cm, width 27cm, d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
Located in London, GB
This three-piece set—composed of a clock and a pair of flanking candelabra—is a truly unique and delightful piece of decorative art.
The clock is modelled in the image of an 18th century sedan chair – that is, a covered chair sat in by a member of the social elite, which was carried on poles by two people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers, colorful swag paintings, and the manufacturer’s name, 'Fd Gervais / Ft du Bronzes / A Paris'. The lower part of the case is glazed, allowing one to see the clock’s sun-burst pendulum. Like a sedan chair, the clock case is carried by two patinated bronze putti...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Three Graces,
Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This garniture comprises three pieces: a mantel clock and two flanking candelabra, the entire ensemble designed and ornamented in an ornate neoclassical style. The garniture is composed of gilt bronze and lapis lazuli, with the lapis elements being a later addition.
The mantel clock, which is supported by a lapis trefoil form base set on its sides with gilt bronze pierced foliate mounts, the gilt bronze contrasting beautifully with the lapis lazuli, contains a figural group of the three graces, sculpted from bronze and exquisitely gilded. The trio holds above their heads the spherical clock...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
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 exquisite hand-painted Sèvres porcelain panels. The clock is adorned with striking bro...
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1840s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Huge Antique French Clock, Cherubs Carrying Time by Carrier
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A huge and superb bronzed metal clock by the celebrated sculptor Albert Ernst Carrier-Belleuse (1824-1887). Two beautifully depicted cherubs hold the clock aloft, mounted in a bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Solid Silver Inscribed Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This charming silver mantel clock has a fascinating history, having probably been made as a commemorative item. It dates from the 19th century in Spain, and is the work of Spanish si...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Silver
Antique Neo-Grec Porcelain and Cast Iron Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique Neo-Grec porcelain and cast iron clock set
French, 19th Century
Clock: Height 41cm, width 40cm, depth 16cm
Candelabra: Height 30cm, width 2...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Iron
Victorian Ebonized Wood Mantle Clock
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Neoclassical back wood mantle clock. Strikes on hour and half hour with a deep resounding gong. With key and pendulum. Working order but clocks may ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Cartel Clock with Lyre-Shaped Back Plate
Located in London, GB
This elegant Cartel clock is decorated the refined neoclassical style. The wall clock features an unusual lyre shaped back plate and a double headed eagle surmount crowned by an orna...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble
Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and unique French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and ormolu obelisk shaped clock. The clock is raised by a rectangular white Carrara marble base with a thick bottom ormolu band and superb richly chased fitted ormolu plaques with the front plaque depicting a bearded man laying outside draped in fur with trees and a ruin in the background and the side plaques depicting beautiful pierced palmettes. At the center are exquisite panther like sphinges flanking draped garlands and superb most decorative bucranium amidst stars at the center. The white enameled clock face displays elegant pierced foliate hands and Arabic hour markings framed within a mottled ormolu bezel. Leading upwards is a wonderfully executed fitted ormolu plaque of a beautiful richly chased maiden draped in flowing period attire throwing flowers...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock Depicting Madonna with Cross
Located in New York, US
Our large French gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock dating from the second quarter of the nineteenth century features the finest casting and gilded details. It depicts Mary sea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock
By Jollet
Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock, signed Jollet & Cie. The clock is raised by a square stepped base with a finely chased pierced...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
C. 1910 James Rankin Junior Adam Style Eight-Day Mantle Clock with Faux Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite mantle clock, crafted around 1910, features an exposed escapement and an eight-day movement, requiring winding only once a week. The clock is driven by a striking mech...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mantel Clock with Orpheus Figure, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical mantel clock composed of patinated and fire-gilded bronze with white marble. The movement is positioned on the right, finely chiseled and adorned with laurel appliqués. ...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,974 / set
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and white Carrara marble clock. The clock is raised by fine circular mottled ormolu feet below the solid whit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Henry II Style Pendulum Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The style Henry II ("Henri II") was the name given to an artistic style emerged in France in the 19th century and was inspired by the Renaissance of this country making a series of f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Marble and Black Slate Mantel Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular brass dial with open escapement, the movement strike ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass
French Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
French Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Clock, late 19th century, of rounded rectangular form, surmounted by the figure of a reclining philosopher, inscribing a tablet "Oui L'ame ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères. It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushio...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Old Brass Travel Clock, Alarm Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Old clock, brass case roundherum flanked with polished glass. Digit with Arabic / Roman numerals three pointers. Clockwork should be overtaken. Left glass plate at the lower corner m...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Louis XVI Gilt Bronze / Malachite Mantel Clock
By S. Marti
Cie
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A striking example of mid-19th century French craftsmanship, this Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a perfect blend of classical elegance and refined detail. The architectural case is ...
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1840s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite three-piece French bronze and marble clock garniture by Lemerle-Charpentierwith a movement by Samuel Marti and is a superb example of late 19th-century Parisian decorative arts, combining fine sculpture, architectural marble, and precision horology into a unified and highly ornamental ensemble. Comprising a central mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of figural candelabra, the set was designed as a complete decorative statement for a grand salon, mantelpiece, or formal interior.
The central clock is mounted in luminous white marble, richly accented with finely chased gilt bronze mounts. Atop the case stands a beautifully modeled putto figure in dark patinated bronze, animated and expressive, holding a torch aloft—an allegorical symbol of enlightenment, time, and knowledge. The contrast between the dark bronze figure, warm gilded details, and cool marble ground creates depth and visual drama. The circular enamel dial with Roman numerals is elegantly framed, underscoring the refined balance between function and ornament.
Flanking the clock are a matching pair of bronze figural candelabra, each centered by a sculptural putto standing on a marble base. The figures support scrolling, gilt bronze candle arms terminating in classical bobeches, creating graceful upward movement and symmetry. The sculptural modeling of the figures—soft anatomy, expressive faces, and dynamic poses—demonstrates the high artistic standards expected of Parisian luxury objects during this period.
Lemerle-Charpentier: Parisian Masters of Decorative Clocks
The set bears the name of Lemerle-Charpentier, a respected Parisian firm active in the second half of the 19th century. Lemerle-Charpentier was renowned not only as a clockmaker, but as a collaborator with elite bronze casters, sculptors, and marble workshops, producing clocks and garnitures that rivaled the finest decorative arts of the era. Their pieces were often signed on the dial or movement, signaling quality, reliability, and fashionable taste.
The firm specialized in luxurious mantel clocks, figural garnitures, and exhibition-quality pieces, many of which were exported internationally to decorate aristocratic homes and refined interiors. Lemerle-Charpentier clocks frequently feature award-winning movements paired with elaborate bronze sculpture, making them especially desirable to collectors today.
Decorative and Collectible Significance
Three-piece clock sets of this caliber were designed to convey status, refinement, and artistic literacy. Today, original Lemerle-Charpentier garnitures are prized for their sculptural quality, historical integrity, and decorative impact.
Elegant, cohesive, and richly detailed, this Lemerle-Charpentier bronze and marble clock set is a timeless centerpiece—equally compelling as a functional timepiece and as a work of French sculptural art.Samuel Marti et Cie was one of the most important and respected French clock movement...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Italian Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Style Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7 1/8 in W: 4 1/2 in D: 2 3/4 in
Elevate your interior with this exquisite antique Italian Neoclassical style bronze ormolu desk clock, a fine example of late 19th-...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Gilt Bronze and Siena Marble Minerva Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A luxurious and elegant Neoclassical patinated and gilt bronze Minerva standing leaning on the clock, classically robed wearing a turban and standing on...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier
Cie
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive clock is by the renown French Bronzier Lemerle Charpentier & Cie. It features Classical maidens holding a large urn form case surmounted by Cupid with his ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Gilt Bronze Figural Antique Clock w Renaissance Poet early 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Fine and elegant work of gold-plated bronze as mantel clock in the romantic style. Guilloche silvered dial covered with patina. The bronze sculpture was made using the casting techni...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock, circular white enamel dial with open escapement, lacking mercury-compensated pendulum. 18" H x 15" W x 6.25" D.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Slate, Enamel
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock, the circular white enamel dial signed "Baudoin A Paris" within a cartouche-shaped case surmounted by an urn and ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good looking Clock. Mfg. in New York by Ansonia clock co. Shows label on back. 8 Day striker . Movement is marked as well and date 1878 ! Clock has an American Brass Eagle...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Wood
Pocket Watch, Lz Maurin, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Lz MAURIN. Gilded metal, enamels,
etc. XIX century. Pocket watch with a white dial with
Roman numerals for the hours and, for the minutes, in
Romans every fifteen an...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Other
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous over one hundred and sixty year old Parisian neoclassical style Bardiglio marble three piece mantel set.
Born in Paris, France in the mid 19th century, featuring an an...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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