What is a nineteenth century ormolu clock?

A nineteenth century ormolu clock is a mantel timekeeper made primarily in France using fire-gilt bronze, often ornamented with porcelain dials and marble plinths. These pieces reflect classical revival movements such as Louis XVI and Empire styles, serving both as functional timepieces and decorative focal points.

How do clock garnitures work?

Clock garnitures consist of a central mantel clock accompanied by matching side pieces like urns or candelabra. Placed across a fireplace mantel, they create a balanced and symmetrical decorative display popular in nineteenth-century interiors.

How can I tell different French revival styles apart?

Louis XVI revival pieces feature straight tapered columns, urns, and formal neoclassical symmetry, while Rococo revival designs use asymmetrical scrolls and flowing organic lines. Empire clocks display military motifs, sphinxes, and heavy patinated bronze combined with bright ormolu accents.

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A nineteenth century ormolu clock brings French neoclassical weight and gilt brilliance to a mantelpiece, combining gilt bronze with enamel and porcelain.

Berger, Paris Marble & Gilt Mantel Clock

19th century

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Berger, Paris Marble & Gilt Mantel Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£650

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

19th century

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£850

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

19th century

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,950

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1900 - 1920

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Bronze and Ormolu Figural Mantel Click

From John Rudd Antiques

£950

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1900 - 1920

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A French Tortoishell Mantel Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

£750

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Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

19th century

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Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

From Carlton House Antiques

£195

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French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

19th century

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French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£750

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Antique Chain Fusee Clock Rococo Gilt Bronze Ormolu Case Fisher Braithwaite

19th century

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Antique Chain Fusee Clock Rococo Gilt Bronze Ormolu Case Fisher Braithwaite

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,545

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'Pendule D'officier' Mantel Clock Invented for Napoleon

19th century

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'Pendule D'officier' Mantel Clock Invented for Napoleon

From Its About Time

£2,250

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French Ormolu and Porcelain-mounted Mantel Clock by Jp Delettrez

19th century

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French Ormolu and Porcelain-mounted Mantel Clock by Jp Delettrez

From Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

£2,250

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Listings feature periods spanning the eighteenth century through the Victorian era, alongside materials including tortoiseshell, onyx, and white marble.

19th century

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Exceptional Quality 19th Century Mantle Clock Circa 1875. French Mantel Clock

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,200

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C. 1880 Superb French Ormolu Gilt Bronze 8-Day Mantel Clock with 2 Doves

19th century

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C. 1880 Superb French Ormolu Gilt Bronze 8-Day Mantel Clock with 2 Doves

From Artsonline

£775

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Fantastic Quality Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock

19th century

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Fantastic Quality Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£13,995

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A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk Clock

19th century

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A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk Clock

From Chalfont Clocks

£1,650

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Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

19th century

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Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

From Dragon-Antiques.com

£3,150

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19th century

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19th Century French Decorative Toleware Garniture Set

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,650

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Nineteenth Century Ormolu Clock

Berger, Paris Marble & Gilt Mantel Clock

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

Bronze and Ormolu Figural Mantel Click

A French Tortoishell Mantel Clock

Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

Antique Chain Fusee Clock Rococo Gilt Bronze Ormolu Case Fisher Braithwaite

'Pendule D'officier' Mantel Clock Invented for Napoleon

French Ormolu and Porcelain-mounted Mantel Clock by Jp Delettrez

Exceptional Quality 19th Century Mantle Clock Circa 1875. French Mantel Clock

C. 1880 Superb French Ormolu Gilt Bronze 8-Day Mantel Clock with 2 Doves

Fantastic Quality Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock

A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk Clock

Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

19th Century French Decorative Toleware Garniture Set

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