Empire Clocks
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Magnificent Empire mantel clock “Le Portefaix” after design by Jean-André Reiche
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Extremely rare Directory period mantel clock “Joséphine” after a model by Deverberie
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Very rare mythological Empire clock “The judgement of Paris”
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Important Louis XVI period mantel clock “Altar of Venus” signed Jean-Gabriel Imbert
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Magnificent Empire mantel clock “Eros guiding a chariot”
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Very rare Louis XVI period mantel clock “Allegory of Science” model by Balthazar Lieutaud
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Impressive Directory period mantel clock “Bacchus” attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire
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Spectacular early Empire period clock “Diana Huntress” attributed to Ravrio
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Stunning Empire mantel clock “Tekmessa and Eurysakes” signed Claude Galle
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Exceptional Directory period mantel clock “Diana Huntress”
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Fabulous mythological Empire clock “Achilles and Agamemnon”
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Imposing historical Empire mantel clock “Alexander the Great”
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Extraordinary Empire mantel clock “Le Matelot” after design by Michel
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Alluring Empire chariot clock “Eros and Psyche” drawn by butterflies
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Exquisite Empire chariot clock “Ganymede” attributed to Thomire
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Unique allegorical Empire clock “Allegory of Astronomy”
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Exceptional Empire clock “Garde à vous” signed Rabiat and Ledure
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Rare early Empire clock “The Magic Lantern” attributed to Deverberie
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Fabulous Empire clock “The love letter” by François-Louis Savart
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Stunning chariot clock “Au char de l’Amour” signed Cardinaux
French Empire Mantel Clocks
Buying French Empire mantel clocks
Apollo Art & Antiques presents a fine selection of 19th century French Empire ormolu mantel clocks for you to buy. In our collection you will find chariot clocks, mythological clocks, Louis XVI clocks and other mantel clocks. We are at your disposal to give more information about our products. So please contact us using the contact form on our page.
Ormolu Empire mantel clocks: works of art
A fine ormolu Empire mantel clock is so much more than an instrument to tell the time. Ormolu clocks were an important symbol to show the wealth of its owner as they were true works of art. Especially any Empire clock made by masters like Claude Galle or Pierre-Philippe Thomire. These gilt bronze Empire clocks, also called ormolu clocks, are expressions of the Neoclassical art movement that started in the last quarter of the 18th century. It is known for its classical designs, allegories, and motifs. The use of gilt bronze (also called “ormolu”) to make luxury goods reached its peak at the beginning of the 19th century in France. The balance in composition and the study of objects, animals and human body forms and expressions are carefully and meticulously reflected in the bronze figures.
Often an Empire clock was accompanied by a matching pair of candelabra or candlesticks to form a clock set.