Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock, Honoring Femininity in Art

This antique mantel clock was created in Paris at the end of 18th century. The main body of the mantel clock is made of white marble along with Napoleon red marble fragment at the base,which makes the mantel clock look rich and lavish. On top of the clock is located a marble sphere and throughout the piece are visible gilt bronze strips...

The outstanding mantel clock is in the style of Louis XVI – Louis Seize (1774-1792). Royal breath appears in each motif. Almost the entire upper part of the clock is inlaid with or...

Louis XVI style Ormolu Mounted long case clock by H&F À PARIS This clock is from 18th century Louis XV The special thing is that it runs accurately, and the power reserve is 12mon...

This is a unique, authentic antique French table or mantel clock. It is in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. The dial with outer Arabic numerals and inner Roman numerals and a fine pair of pierced gilt brass hands for the hours and minutes. Next to the clock is a tall lady figurine, accompanied by a child. The woman is holding a book in her right hand and a feather pen in her left hand. On the other side, the child draped in the Antique is standing on books and holding a paper. The white marble base rests on four small spinning feet. This clock was made by Jean-Baptiste Baillon III, one of the most skilled and innovative makers of his day. Baillon achieved almost unprecedented success to become “the richest watchmaker in Europe” - F.J. Britten. He was also one of the most important clockmakers of the eighteenth century and undoubtedly the most famous member of a long line of clockmakers. His success was largely due to his ability to organise a vast and thriving private factory in Saint-Germain-en-Laye which was unique in the history of eighteenth century clockmaking. The renowned horologist, Ferdinand Berthoud was among many to be impressed by its scale and quality and in 1753 noted that Baillon’s “house is the finest and richest Clock Shop. Diamonds are used not only to decorate his Watches but even Clocks. He has made some whose cases were small gold boxes...

The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it was recently cleaned and serviced by a professional clockmaker who specializes in maintaining museums.The eig...

Louis XVI portico clock Pendulum called "portico" in white and gilted bronze. The enamelled dial, including Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic num...

A beautiful original antique French cartel wall clock, circa 1880. It is finely made in ormolu (finely gilded bronze doré), in the Rococo style, and features a dolphin to the top, ri...

Small French Ormolu Cartel clock in a finely decorated case. Enamel dial with Roman numerals and original gilded hands. Eight day Fr...

The circular glazed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, set within a pierced case with ribbon-tied fruiting laurel trails, each side with a ram’s mask capped pilaster, ...

A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu cartel clock. The clock is raised on its original wall mounting stand with a lovely foliate bottom finial ...

A large and stunning original antique French Cartel Wall clock in finely gilded bronze, dating from around 1880. Elegantly designed in the Rococo style of Louis XV, it is formed of b...

This beautiful Belle Époque style Cartel clock is notable for its stunning depiction of a sunburst, which is depicted in vivid golden gilt bronze. The central circular enamel dial is...