Empire Clocks
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Very Rare Mythological Empire Clock “Mercury in an Allegory of Commerce”
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Majestic Empire Clock “Eros” Signed Claude Galle (1759-1815)
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Rare Imposing Mythological Empire Clock “Birth Of Venus” Signed Louis Berthoud (1754-1813)
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Historical Clock with Roman Soldier
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Extraordinary Empire Clock by Claude Galle “Erato and Eros”
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Precious mythological clock Diana Huntress Directory period 1795-1799
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Mythological Empire Clock Eros and Music
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Superior Empire Clock “Hebe and Jupiter as Eagle”
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Splendid Mythological Empire Clock with Orpheus
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Exceptionally Rare French Empire Clock with Eros
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Rare Empire Chariot Clock – Au Char De l’Amour
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Impressive French Empire Mantel Clock with Apollo
French Antique Empire Clocks
A fine Empire clock is so much more than an instrument to tell the time. 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.
We select fine 19th century French antique clocks from the Empire period. We are at your disposal to give more information about our products. So please contact us using the contact form on our page.