How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How can I spot an antique clock?

To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique bracket clock?

An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

Antique Enamel Clock

Cherub Clock

Large Clock Face

Champleve Enamel

Candelabra And Clock Set

Enamel Cherub

Champleve Clock

Mantel Clock With Candelabra

Two Sided Clock

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Early 20th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

H 70.08 in W 70.08 in D 0.4 in

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large french enamelled clock face from a steeple in France, restored in the 1960s, with enamelled

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Early 20th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel

Large French Enamelled Clock Face

H 70.08 in W 70.08 in D 0.4 in

Bronze and Enamel Clock, French, circa 1885

Located in New York, NY

Bronze and enamel clock, French, circa 1885.

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1880s French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Enamel Clock, French, circa 1885

H 10.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century champleve enamel clock set signed by Henry Paris Dimensions: Clock: 11" H

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19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 11 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock garniture, the clock having a two handled turquoise enamel urn with swags above the floral and

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

French Champleve Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Garniture

Located in New York, NY

French Champleve Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Garniture three piece set . Includes clock and a pair

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19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel

French Champleve Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Garniture

H 5 in W 5 in D 10 in

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French champlevé enamel and porcelain clock garniture, set in

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality large 19th century French gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel clock garniture, having

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19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 25.6 in W 12.21 in D 9.45 in

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality, 19th century French gilded ormolu and champleve enamel clock garniture. The

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Style Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very fine quality 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and champlevé enamel clock garniture

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

French, Louis XVI Style Enamel Clock Set, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style Champleve enamel clock set. The clock

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French, Louis XVI Style Enamel Clock Set, 19th Century

H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine gilt bronze and champlevé enamel clock. French, circa 1880. The movement with

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Late 19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, circa 1880

H 11.82 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in

Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Belle Époque period gilt bronze and enamel clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock

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Late 19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Belle Époque Period Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

H 18.12 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

Shreve & Co. Purple Enamel Clock

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling

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1920s Swiss Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel

Shreve & Co. Purple Enamel Clock

H 5 in W 5 in D 2 in

Austrian Silver Gilt, Wood and Enamel Clock Cabinet Table

Located in New York, NY

Austrian silver-gilt, Wood & Enamel Clock Cabinet Table classical figures painted on a gilt

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Austrian Silver Gilt, Wood and Enamel Clock Cabinet Table

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H 24.5 in

Austrian Silver Gilt, Wood and Enamel Clock Cabinet Table

Located in New York, NY

Austrian silver-gilt, wood & enamel clock cabinet table Classical figures painted on a gilt

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Austrian Silver Gilt, Wood and Enamel Clock Cabinet Table

H 24.5 in W 14.69 in D 14.69 in

Japanese Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock set is designed in a fanciful Japanese style, known in France in the 19th

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Clock Set

H 15.75 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock set, which comprises of a mantel clock and a pair of vases, was designed in

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 6.7 in

Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

enamel foliate designs. Within the arch of the clock case, there is a circular dial with a light blue

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Oriental Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

H 17.33 in W 8.86 in D 6.11 in

19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set

By Neo Craft

Located in London, GB

French late 19th century clock set, consisting of a clock and a pair of matching candelabras.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 13.78 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enamel. The clock sits on

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set

H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

18th Century French Directoire Ormolu and Enamel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in Essex, MA

Period French marble and ormolu mantel clock with sunburst or sun king motif original works

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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Directoire Ormolu and Enamel Clock by Deverberie

H 19 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890

By Hermann Ratzersdorfer

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Austrian exceptional solid silver & hand painted enamel miniature clock

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19th Century Austrian Antique Enamel Clock

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890

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H 5.32 in W 3.35 in D 2.13 in

French Silver Gilt and Floral Patterned Guilloche Enamel Clock Box

Located in London, GB

enamel box clock. The circular box with engine turned silver gilt base with bands of silver and white

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Early 1900s French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Silver, Enamel

French Silver Gilt and Floral Patterned Guilloche Enamel Clock Box

H 1.75 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in

French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set, Japy Freres, circa 1870

By Japy Frères

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

bun feet. The clock case is profusely decorated with beautiful champlevé enamel designs and floral

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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set, Japy Freres, circa 1870

H 16.5 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french gilt bronze/ormolu cloisonné champlevé enameled mantle clock garniture set

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

H 15 in W 19.5 in D 6 in

Large French Turn of the Century White Enamelled Clock Face from La Roche

Located in London, Park Royal

An original town centre clock face from La Roche France, circa 1900. The bombe shaped enamel white

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Early 20th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Iron

Large French Turn of the Century White Enamelled Clock Face from La Roche

H 53 in Dm 53 in

Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s

Located in New York, NY

Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company was started in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot at the age of 22, in Le Locle in the canton of Neuchâtel. Zenith was purchased by LVMH ...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Metal

Zenith Watch Co., Swiss Art Deco Metal Dore and Cloisonne Enamel Clock, 1920s

H 4.88 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in

French 19th Century Onyx and Enamel mantel clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock, having a white enamel clock face, roman numerals, an eight day duration movement, striking on the

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Late 19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Onyx and Enamel mantel clock

H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

Fine quality and attractive French champleve gilt bronze and light blue champleve enamel clock set

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Late 19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set

H 17 in W 17.5 in D 5.25 in

Brilliant Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Best ever art deco clock. Sterling silver, with azure and hot pink guilloche enamel. The hands

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1910s German Art Deco Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Brilliant Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Clock

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W 3.33 in L 3.5 in

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

and foliate decoration. Classical gilded ormolu columns to the four corners, the enamel clock face

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

H 18.51 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Clock Set

By Napoléon III

Located in London, GB

Three-piece marble and bronze Champlevé enamel clock garniture set, comprising of a central clock

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel and Marble Clock Set

H 22.45 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in

Antique Swiss Silver & Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Swiss silver and pink enamel miniature boudoir clock

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1910s Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Swiss Silver & Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock

H 2.21 in Dm 0.87 in

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

By Omega

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in

Mantel or Table Clock in Empire Style

Located in Vienna, AT

enameled clock face with Roman and Arabic numerals. Empire style, circa 1900. Measures: Height about 10

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Early 1900s German Empire Revival Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Softwood

Mantel or Table Clock in Empire Style

H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Eagle, white enamel clock face and four column supports engraved decoration and a plinth base. Batch

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Late 19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Crystal + ormolu mantle clock

H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

With pointed architectural pediment over an enamel clock face with signature of Mesnil of Paris

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris

H 16.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.75 in

French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

cherub holding a Cockerel above a white enamel clock face, retails name; Rob. Engstrome, Stockholm. The

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

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Marble, Ormolu

French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880

H 15.36 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in

Ormolu Mantel Clock, Belgium, circa 1810-1820

Located in Belmont, MA

shepherd scene. Strikes the hour and half hour on a bell. With enamel clock face and silk suspension. In

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1810s Belgian Empire Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu Mantel Clock, Belgium, circa 1810-1820

H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in

Minature Onyx + Ormolu Table/Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

style of a Louis XVI longcase clock. Having an enamel clock face and classical mounts. Batch 65

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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Enamel Clock

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Onyx, Ormolu

Minature Onyx + Ormolu Table/Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

H 14.57 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in

Large 19th Century Bronze Cherub Mantel Clock

By Charles Du Tertre 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

above a white enamel clock face, the eight day hour and half hour striking movement, raised on a gilded

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Cherub Mantel Clock

H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 11.82 in

French Empire Influenced Clock Set, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

white enamel clock face, an eight day striking movement, gilded ormolu mounts matching the pair of side

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19th Century French Empire Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Influenced Clock Set, 19th Century

H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

supported by winged cherubs, scrolling swags and foliage and classical mask mounts. The enamel clock face

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in

Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

surround the clock and pair of candelabra representing the four seasons, the enamel clock face with roman

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19th Century German Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen clock garniture, 19th Century

H 23.23 in W 16.54 in D 9.06 in

French 19th Century, Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

handled urn finial above a white enamel clock face, an eight day duration clock that strikes on the hour

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century, Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

H 22.84 in W 13 in D 4.73 in

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

building tools. Enamel clock face with roman numerals. Further decorated with sevres plaques and roundels

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th century French gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques

H 14.75 in W 15 in D 5.25 in

French Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock having a cherub holding a chicken, the white enamel clock face with an eight day striking movement

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

H 20.08 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

wreath and arrow sheath above a white marble top, ormolu four glass case, with a white enamel clock face

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

H 20.87 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in Brighton, Sussex

enamel clock face with an eight day chiming movement. Signed; Raingo Freres, Paris.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 6.3 in

Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock

Located in Bronx, NY

hinged door that reveals a white enamel clock face decorated with floral garlands alongside Arabic

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock

H 11.25 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

ribbon and scrolling foliate decoration. The white enamel clock face set in a Lyre with a pair of

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cartel Wall Clock

H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 2.37 in

Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860

By Baccarat

Located in Brighton, Sussex

with ormolu-mounts, having a white enamel clock face with roman numerals and raised on a platform

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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Quality French Empire Baccarat Style Crystal Vase Clock, circa 1860

H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A late 19th century French ormolu bronze and champlevé enamel 8-day regulator clock, circa 1890

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19th Century French Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French Ormolu Bronze and Champlevé Enamel 8-Day Regulator Clock

H 18.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in

19th Century French mantel clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

chariot. The white enamel clock face with roman numerals, an eight day duration movement that strikes on

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French mantel clock

H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

the panel in the center. The white enameled clock face, with an eight day duration movement, strikes

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mantel Clock

H 15.75 in W 18.12 in D 4.73 in

Late 19th Century Cut-Glass French Urn Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

masks. The white enamel clock face, supported on a gilded ormolu plinth base with engine turned bun feet.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Late 19th Century Cut-Glass French Urn Mantel Clock

H 16.15 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Louis XVI Marble And Ormolu Portico Clock

Located in Essex, MA

In fine condition with eagle finial over an enameled clock dial signed Degre, a fine Paris maker

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Marble And Ormolu Portico Clock

H 21.5 in W 13.88 in D 5.25 in

Viennese Enamel and Silver Clock, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Viennese enamel and silver clock, 19th century. Small silver and multicolored enamel clock. It

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1850s Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Viennese Enamel and Silver Clock, 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Lyre Shape Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

enamel clock face, an eight day duration movement, that strikes on the hour and half hour.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Enamel Clock

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Lyre Shape Clock

H 56 in W 24 in D 13 in

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Antique Enamel Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique enamel clock available at 1stDibs. An antique enamel clock — often made from metal, enamel and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique enamel clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique enamel clock bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique enamel clock over the years, but those crafted by Tiffany & Co., Vincenti et Cie and Japy Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Enamel Clock?

The average selling price for an antique enamel clock at 1stDibs is $6,483, while they’re typically $188 on the low end and $537,638 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Antique Enamel Clock

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique bracket clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do I identify my antique clock?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

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