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.

Rare French Empire Urania Astronomy Mantel Clock

19th century

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Rare French Empire Urania Astronomy Mantel Clock

From Cella

£2,200

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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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19th century

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French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s

From Arundel Clocks

£995

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1900 - 1920

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Fine Antique French Onyx and Gilt Bronze Three-piece Mantel Clock Set

From Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

£1,650

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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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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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A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

19th century

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A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

From FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

£2,250

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A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880

19th century

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A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£1,750

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frers

19th century

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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frers

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,750

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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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Several clocks depict astronomical themes and romantic triumphs, proving that even mechanical timepieces like to dabble in the cosmos and love affairs.

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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French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

19th century

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French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

From Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

£1,375

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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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Small Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock by Lenzkirch

1900 - 1920

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Small Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock by Lenzkirch

From Heydays Antiques

£225

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A Small Fusee Table Clock by Payne & Co. London.
circa 1875.

19th century

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A Small Fusee Table Clock by Payne & Co. London. circa 1875.

From M. C. Taylor

£3,150

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Superb Bronze and Ormolu Gilt French Clock by Charpentier Paris C1860

19th century

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Superb Bronze and Ormolu Gilt French Clock by Charpentier Paris C1860

From Fowey River Antiques

£3,500

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Nineteenth Century Ormolu Clock

Rare French Empire Urania Astronomy Mantel Clock

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s

Fine Antique French Onyx and Gilt Bronze Three-piece Mantel Clock Set

French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

Small Timepiece on a Bronze Plinth. Hand-painted Dial

A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

A Bronze and Original Patinated and Gilded French Portico Clock Circa 1880

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frers

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

Fantastic Quality Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock

French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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

Small Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock by Lenzkirch

A Small Fusee Table Clock by Payne & Co. London. circa 1875.

Superb Bronze and Ormolu Gilt French Clock by Charpentier Paris C1860

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