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 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 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 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 Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Hermes Mantel

Flaming June

Chinese Cloisonne Clock

Tiffany Carriage Clock

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Copper

Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Mantel Clock

H 9 in W 8.75 in D 6 in

Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale

By The Perivale British Clock Company

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale Art Deco mantel clock housed in an unusual

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Oak

Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale

H 10 in W 14.5 in D 6 in

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(Annular) clock set comprising a clock and a pair of 3 arms candelabra. The urn shaped clock flanked by

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

H 22.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers

Located in New York, NY

19th c. French Gilt Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Clock possibly made for the Chinese market. The

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers

H 20 in W 15 in D 5 in

Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock

Located in Norwood, NJ

Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock. Two removable arms with

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock

H 19.75 in W 18 in D 5.5 in

Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

unusual clock been silvered rather than lacquered brass.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Silver

Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock

H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

H 16.15 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock, having an unusual shaped ornate gilded metal

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Metal

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock

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H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock French four glass clock housed in a bow fronted

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1910s French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual

Located in Ipswich, GB

eight day movement and the original hands and key. Please note all of our clocks are serviced prior to

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Porcelain

Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual

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H 40 in W 32 in D 14 in

Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A good and very unusual Louis XVI mantel clock in a form of a soldier with the drum on his back

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Unusual Louis XVI mantel clock by Gavelle a Paris

H 19.3 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Unusual shaped antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual quality antique

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble

Unusual shaped antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock

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H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in

Swedish Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Swedish early 19th Century column clock with original painted decoration. This clock has a lovely

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Pine

Swedish Clock

H 82.68 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Unusual Swedish Early 19th Century Empire Wall Cartel Clock by Cederlund

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An unusual Swedish Empire giltwood striking wall clock from the early 19th century. The white

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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Wood

Unusual Swedish Early 19th Century Empire Wall Cartel Clock by Cederlund

H 34.65 in W 19.1 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Swedish Tall Column Shaped Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Swedish 19th century grey with slight green clock is unusual in that its shape very much

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19th Century Swedish Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Tall Column Shaped Clock

H 75 in W 22 in D 10.5 in

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Stamford, CT

Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris A large and impressive French Cartel

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Steel

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

H 36 in W 22 in D 12.5 in

Unusual French Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market

Located in New York, NY

An Unusual French Louis Philippe Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market

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19th Century French Islamic Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Unusual French Ormolu and Jeweled Clock Made for the Ottoman Turkish Market

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H 25 in W 12 in D 6 in

Large Unusual French Neo-Grec Revival Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large unusual French Neo-Grec Revival gilt bronze mounted marble mantel (fireplace) clock, circa

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19th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Large Unusual French Neo-Grec Revival Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Mantle Clock

H 26.5 in W 15.25 in D 8.25 in

Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock having a unusual antique brass carriage clock

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Brass

Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock

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H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

French Restauration Period Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock with Apollo Mask

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An unusual French Restauration period ormolu mantel clock. The elaborately pierced gilt bronze case

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19th Century French Empire Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Restauration Period Ormolu Lyre Mantel Clock with Apollo Mask

H 20.48 in W 9.45 in D 3.75 in

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

18th century Viennese dark green painted and giltwood pendule of unusual size in the form of a

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1790s Austrian Empire Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Rhodonite Annular French Urn clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An unusual red marble / rhodonite so called annular dial French Urn clock circa 1880. The unusual

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19th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Rhodonite Annular French Urn clock

H 14.18 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 in

Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790

Located in valatie, NY

beautiful clock, with an unusual case. A spectacular working time piece. N.P. Trent has been a respected

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Metal

Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790

H 95 in W 17.5 in D 12 in

Miniature French Inlaid Religieuse Clock

By Dent

Located in Amersham, GB

movement. The two train movement is of an unusual square formation. This is an extremely attractive clock

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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Silver, Brass

Miniature French Inlaid Religieuse Clock

H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Table clock made of gilded bronze with a powerful base, enhanced with legs decorated with vegetal

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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century

H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A highly unusual 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock. Wonderful design architectural clock

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19th Century Scottish Egyptian Revival Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock

H 13.59 in W 11.23 in D 6.3 in

French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

unusual and charming. It features a lovely depiction of Cupido playing the harp on the back of a realistic

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock

H 15.36 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this Victorian-era skeleton clock is an

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Brass

James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock

H 17 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in

Copper Arts & Crafts French Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Copper arts and crafts mantel clock Arts and Crafts mantel clock housed in a copper case with domed

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1910s French Arts and Crafts Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Copper

Copper Arts & Crafts French Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 10.3 in D 6.8 in

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany mantel clock with a pretty and unusual shaped inlaid case and

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Other

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Mantel Clock

H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

This unusual clock signed Blanc Fils Palais Royal is modelled as a library, flanked by two seated

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

couple. This unusual mauve colour pallet emphasizes the quality and cleanliness of the clock. Strikes

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

couple. This unusual mauve color pallet emphasizes the quality and cleanliness of the clock. Strikes

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Porcelain

Fine Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Rare French Drum Carriage Clock with Unusual Escapement

Located in Greenlawn, NY

Rare French Drum Carriage Clock with Unusual Escapement. F333 RED, No.25. The nickel drum

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Late 19th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Rare French Drum Carriage Clock with Unusual Escapement

H 6.25 in W 4.25 in D 2 in

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Mjöhult, SE

Rare and unusually large Provincial Swedish 19th century tall case clock in it's original finish

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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Pine

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock

H 88.59 in W 19.69 in D 11.03 in

French electrical mantel clock by Bardon Clichy

Located in HAARLEM, NL

quite unusual and was an additional option when the clock was ordered. The ‘central sweep-second’ hand

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Early 20th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French electrical mantel clock by Bardon Clichy

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in

French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

Very unusual and important finely chased and gilt French Pendule ’Cercle a tournant’. Louis XVI

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18th Century Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI 'cercle a tournant' clock

H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in

19th Century French Sevres Style Mantel Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An unusual and very good quality 19th century French Sèvres style porcelain and gilded ormolu

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19th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Style Mantel Clock

H 19.69 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in

A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A very different English Regency, mid nineteenth century mahogany bracket clock with matching

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Brass

A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks

H 20.48 in W 13.59 in D 8.67 in

Single Fusee Mantel clock by Hay London

By HAY

Located in Amersham, GB

An unusual english single fusee mantel clock in a Louis XV style rocaille ormolu case in the french

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Early 19th Century British Rococo Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Single Fusee Mantel clock by Hay London

H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in

French Charles X Period Porcelain Borne Clock

Located in London, GB

A most unusual Paris porcelain clock in the borne form from the Charles X period. Case probably by

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1820s French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Porcelain

French Charles X Period Porcelain Borne Clock

H 18 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Antique 19th Century Rosewood Inlaid Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th century rosewood inlaid mantel clock signed Walker and Hall having a pretty and

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19th Century English Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Rosewood

Antique 19th Century Rosewood Inlaid Mantel Clock

H 23.23 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in

19th Century Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

In its unusual and beautiful design, this sumptuous mantel clock effortlessly transcends the

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock

H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 11.42 in

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock is a wonderful piece of French Neoclassical design. It is an unusual and very

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 18.51 in W 14.57 in D 9.06 in

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 4.53 in

An Impressive Fusee Dial Clock By Shore, London

Located in Amersham, GB

handsome clock with its original painted dial in black and gold making it unusual example. Examples of

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1830s English Regency Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Brass, Steel

An Impressive Fusee Dial Clock By Shore, London

H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 6.7 in

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

By Maple & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement

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1880s English Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

H 99 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

Unusual Sculpture Clock Depicting a Native American, France, 1890

Located in Milan, IT

A clock with "Parisian" movement, with pendulum and half hour chime, white enamel dial with

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Late 19th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Unusual Sculpture Clock Depicting a Native American, France, 1890

H 16 in W 19.5 in D 8.25 in

Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An extremely rare and important splendid Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”, with

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Early 18th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XV bronze pendulum clock “Pendule au Sanglier”

H 26.38 in W 4.34 in D 5.91 in

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

, width 39cm, depth 16cm This rather unusual but nonetheless beautiful mantel clock is formed from deep

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Malachite, Marble

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

H 9.45 in W 15.36 in D 6.3 in

Huge Parisian Tower Clock Face in Original Paint

Located in Downham Market, GB

A huge reclaimed Parisian tower clock face. An exceptional & highly unusual example of great scale

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1890s British Country Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Huge Parisian Tower Clock Face in Original Paint

H 55.91 in W 55.91 in D 6.3 in

Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as an ormolu sleigh, which is set upon a rectangular

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Onyx, Ormolu

Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock

H 11.03 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in

Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock

By Bonnet and Pottier

Located in Norwich, GB

A rare skyscraper rouge marble Art Deco mantel clock. A rare and unusual Art Deco Skyscraper

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble

Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock

H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 5 in

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Montreal, QC

This set is a particularly fine example of this sort mantle ornament; The clock, surmounted by a

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire patinated bronze and ormolu vase clock. Of unusual design set as it is on a spread

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1810s French Empire Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Vase Clock

H 13.25 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village Arbrå in Hälsingland which is located in mid Sweden

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock

H 87.41 in W 24.41 in D 9.06 in

c.1800 English Bracket Clock with Exceptional Movement

Located in Greenlawn, NY

, London’. The unusual verge escapement has the top pivot hole for the crown wheel set into a multi-piece

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Early 19th Century English Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

c.1800 English Bracket Clock with Exceptional Movement

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

c.1810 French Figural Mantle Clock Signed Dubuc.

Located in Greenlawn, NY

blackamoor series. The whole stands on an oval base with four unusual bird feet. Dial: The white

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

c.1810 French Figural Mantle Clock Signed Dubuc.

H 20 in W 11 in D 6 in

19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in London, GB

of the clock. The marble case is of an unusual deep pink shade, with pleasing veining throughout

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Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Pink Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

H 18.12 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

captured in this unusual clock and demonstrated by the contrast between the lovely patinated elegant bronze

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18th Century French Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris

H 16.15 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in

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Questions About Antique Unusual Clocks Antique Clocks

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 do I identify my antique clock?
1 Answer
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 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 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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