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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.

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Style: Empire
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

Early 19th Century French Mantel Clock, signed Ferey au Havre, Ormolu

Located in Greven, DE

Small mantel clock with bas-relief France Bronze, enamel early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 33 x 19 x 9 cm Description: Antique, fire-gilt portal clock with figurative, Gre...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time
Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Located in London, GB

A fine model of Chronos carrying off time. The superbly modelled and cast figure of Chronos with scythe in one hand and carrying the clock under his arm. Set on a fine marble base wi...

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1820s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock
Fine 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock

Fine 19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19th century Empire gilt bronze figural mantle clock. Patinated bronze and gilt bronze fine details. Working condition.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller
Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller

Cupid's Fire French Empire Mantel Clock by Bergmiller

By Bergmiller

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Empire Mantel Clock Bergmiller Circa 1810 A radiant expression of French Empire luxury, this exceptional mantel clock by Bergmiller combines the artistry of mercury-gilt bron...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy
French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

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 Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Large Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17.5cm This superb Empi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

A French Empire Clock of the Roman Goddess Aurora Announcing a New Day
A French Empire Clock of the Roman Goddess Aurora Announcing a New Day

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 Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock
Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Large and Very Fine French Empire Period Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Large and very Fine French Empire period ormolu and malachite mantel clock French, circa 1825 Height 89cm, width 57cm, depth 23cm This very Fine, sculpturally decorated mantel clock dates to the first French Empire period, and combines excellent antique clockmaking with Fine Classically-inspired sculpture to make a beautiful decorative piece. Both the backplate and the silvered brass dial, painted with Roman numerals, are stamped 'JACQUIER, A PARIS.' It bears the serial number 146 to upper left hand margin, and features steel moon hands set within a generous gilt laurel wreath cast bezel; it is cased in malachite (a later veneer), and richly adorned with gilt-bronze. The case is surmounted with a gilt-bronze sculpture of the Roman leader Caesar who wears a toga and a laurel crown...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century French Empire style gilt bronze mantle clock. The foliate and fruit engraved gilt-brass dial with enamel painted roman numerals. Inside with eight day movement w...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Portico Clock
Early 19th Century French Empire Period Portico Clock

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

19th Century French Empire Clock
19th Century French Empire Clock

19th Century French Empire Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century finely chased and cast dore bronze mantle clock. Porcelain dial in excellent condition. Signed "Millet." Original pendulum. Don't have original key, but can have one made.

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Empire Style Clock Set

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

19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins
19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

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

Empire Clock, "Cupid & Psyche"
Empire Clock, "Cupid & Psyche"

Empire Clock, "Cupid & Psyche"

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb gilt and patinated bronze Empire clock. Rouge griotte marble. Signed bled a Paris. Silk thread suspension. France, circa 1804 Dimensions: Height 32" x width 21" x depth 11...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period gilt bronze figurative mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 33cm, width 31cm, depth 12cm This superb mantel clock is a wonderful example of the...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An rare model French Empire mantle clock featuring a classical urn with dragon handles. The clock is entirely of gilded bronze with original fire gilding. The urn-shaped case is surm...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture
Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture

Large Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Mythological Sculpture

Located in London, GB

Large Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with mythological sculpture French, late 19th century Measures: height 58cm, width 46cm, depth 14cm With large sculptural work depicting Jason and the Golden Fleece...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Venus and Cupid

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with Venus and Cupid French, early 19th Century Measures: Height 53cm, width 37.5cm, depth 13.5cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The clock includes a sculptural surmount of Venus accompanied by Cupid. Venus sits atop the square clock...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

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

French Empire Troubadour Mantel Clock
French Empire Troubadour Mantel Clock

French Empire Troubadour Mantel Clock

By Le Roy

Located in New Orleans, LA

This resplendent French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock features an extraordinarily detailed scene of a singing troubadour with his lyre along a rocky river bank. Accompanied by a wi...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative arts contributed toward a profound revival of beauties of the ancient empires. The mantel clock is crafted entirely in gilt bronze, and features a stepped base on four block feet. The base depicts a Classical relief panel to the front, showing female dancing figures and putti, as well as musical instruments. Surmounting the base is an arch featuring a central mask fountain and basin...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

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

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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 19th Century Empire St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Empire St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Empire St. Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome French 19th century Empire st. Vert Patricia marble and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine rectangular ormolu supports below the Vert de Patricia marble base. A str...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Period Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Period Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Empire Period Mantel Clock by Gaston Jolly

By Gaston Jolly

Located in London, GB

Depicting a young woman seated at a table holding a book and looking at a celestial globe, above the central dial signed 'Gaston Jolly Paris' and flanked by two busts.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant white marble portico clock with gilt bronze appliques dates to the French Empire period, circa 1830. The floral-and-foliate ormolu-mounted frieze sits above four Doric c...

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1830s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Empire Clock

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

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Marble, Enamel

19th Century Empire Mantel Clock
19th Century Empire Mantel Clock

19th Century Empire Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Excellent condition with finely chased dore bronze mounts. Has key and pendulum.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu-mounted verde antico plinth. France, first half of the 19th century. Measures: H ...

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th c. Large French Empire Bronze Gilded Ormolu Figural Clock
19th c. Large French Empire Bronze Gilded Ormolu Figural Clock

19th c. Large French Empire Bronze Gilded Ormolu Figural Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This magnificent French gilt metal figural mantel clock is a striking example of the refined artistry and technical excellence that defined French decorative arts during the nineteen...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal

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

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 a handsome tall winged angel holding a stylus and leaning on a column with two volumes on philosophy. The column with four portrait plaques including "Caesar" and the writer/philosopher "Xenophon", there are two further portrait plaques to the side of the column, the clock is raised on a malachite marble plinth with gilt bronze bun feet. The clock having an eight day time and strike mechanism, striking the hours on a mellow sounding bell, the white potrcelain dial with black Roman numerals and signed "a' Paris". The clock works perfectly and has recently been professionally overhauled and cleaned by a clocksmith, the clock keeps very good time, the original key and pendulum is present. This clock was purchased in the late 1990s for $26,000. Remarkable condition, this very beautiful antique clock...

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1810s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock
French Empire Gilt Metal Figural Clock

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 Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock

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 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

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 Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock , France 1810

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

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Bronze

French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble
French Empire Antique Clock, Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble

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

19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock
19th Century French Empire Style Portico Clock

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

Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

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

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

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

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute
Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

By Jean-André Lepaute 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extremely rare and important French Empire mantle clock signed by the master clock making dynasty of Jean-Andre Lepaute and his brother Jean-Baptiste Lepaute. The case, in the form of an antique portal...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French  Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock of a Seated Roman Emperor
French  Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock of a Seated Roman Emperor

French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock of a Seated Roman Emperor

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late French Empire period mantel (fireplace) clock showing a seated Roman emperor in finely chased patinated bronze holding a sword in one hand and a Roman banner in the other. He ...

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1810s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Michel-François Piolaine

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

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez

Located in London, GB

French Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Michelez French, circa 1815 Measures: Height 47cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm This beautifully formed and crafted mantel clock, dating to...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, France, Second Half of the 19th Century
Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, France, Second Half of the 19th Century

Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, France, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

An elegant gilt bronze mantel clock, finely chased and gilded, depicting a Rococo-inspired scene with two youthful male figures reclining atop a cart overflowing with sheaves of whea...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock
Italian Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Clock

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

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Metal

Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks
Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks

Pair of French Empire Style Greek Female Mantel Clocks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Empire-style (19th Century) green patinaed metal classic Greek female figures on round gilt base holding round mantel clock and barometer. (PRICED AS PAIR) (Not working)

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19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Metal

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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 Gilt Bronze Figural Clock
French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

French Empire Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, circa 1830, the white enamel dial and movement strike on bell surmounted by a standing classical figure resting on an amphora pouring water, ...

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1830s French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres
19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres

19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite French Marble and Bronze Figural Mantel Clock. A true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, this clock...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Slate Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell
French Empire Gilt Bronze and Slate Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell

French Empire Gilt Bronze and Slate Mantel Clock by J.E. Caldwell

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...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a crane, on a rectangular chased plinth ending in bun feet.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

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.