Empire Clocks
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Spectacular early Empire period clock “Diana Huntress” attributed to Ravrio
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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
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Magnificent Empire period clock in the shape of a coat of arms
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Imposing Empire clock “Return of Odysseus” attributed to Thomire
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Monumental Empire clock “Allegory of Study” attributed to Ledure
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Impressive and rare Empire Clock “Nymphe à la Coquille” Attributed To Claude Galle
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Mythological clock “Diana Huntress” Directory period 1795-1799
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Exquisite Empire clock “Eros plucking his lyre” attributed to Claude Galle
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Unique mythological clock “Hebe cup bearer” Directory Period 1795-1799
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Important late Louis XVI clock “Toilette of Venus” signed Claude Galle
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Superior Empire Vase Clock with Venus in her Chariot model by Claude Galle
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Important Empire clock “Chariot of Telemachus” attributed to Jean-André Reiche
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Empire clock “The study of Astronomy” after design by Jean-André Reiche
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Monumental Empire Clock “Génie inspired by Athena” by Ledure & Rabiat
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.
Often an Empire clock was accompanied by a matching pair of candelabra or candlesticks to form a clock set.