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Victorian Mahogany French Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Mahogany French Mantel Clock Victorian mantel clock housed in a flame mahogany case with
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany French Mantel Clock
Victorian Mahogany French Mantel Clock
H 12 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in
French Mantel Clock / Pendulum Clock, Fire-Gilt, Around 1870-1880
Located in Berlin, DE
French mantel clock / pendulum clock, fire-gilt, around 1870-1880 Solid bronze, fire-gilded
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture in Islamic Style
Located in New York, NY
French Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture in Islamic Style, circa 1880s. Clock measures 13.5 by
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Antique Late 19th Century French Islamic Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Neoclassical Louis XVI Period French Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical Louis XVI period French mantel clock French, late 18th century Dimensions: Height
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Bras En L'air French Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bras en l'air, or "arms in the air," French mantel clock demonstrates the neoclassical luxury
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Bras En L'air French Mantel Clock
Bras En L'air French Mantel Clock
H 18 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Sofia, BG
French mantel clock by Ferdinand Barbedienne consisting of a terminal clock in the form of a fluted
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French mantel clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century French mantel clock
19th Century French mantel clock
H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 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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Vintage 1910s French Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

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Copper

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated French Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian arch top mantel clock standing on brass ball feet with chinoiserie decoration on a red
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Louis XVI style French gilded ormolu mantel clock, signed Barbedienne. Having shield
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
H 19.3 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu and Severs porcelain mantel clock. Having putti
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
H 18.51 in W 25.99 in D 7.49 in
French Mantel Clock and Candelabra of Gilt Bronze and Blue ‘Sèvres’ Porcelain
Located in London, GB
A Good French mantel clock garniture By Charles Oudin, Paris The garniture comprising a clock
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Mantel Clock 19th Century, France, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century gilded ormolu and bronze mantel clock having a mother and
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Louis Philippe French Mantel Clock, 1830s
By C. Detouche
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic and important mantel clock, signed C. Detouche Bte, 160 Rue. St Martin. Paris, France
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock by Gervais
By Frédéric & Gervais Durand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, bronze and white marble mantel
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large Antique Victorian French Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian French mantel clock having a quality superb coloured marble base with an
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Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Large Antique Victorian French Mantel Clock
Large Antique Victorian French Mantel Clock
H 25.6 in W 13.19 in D 7.09 in
French Mantel Clock Le Premier Miroit Signed Francois Moreau
Located in Cheshire, GB
French clock mantel (fireplace) clock Le Premier Miroit signed Francois Moreau, the circular Roman
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Metal

19th Century French Mantel Clock, by 'Monbro Aine, Paris'
By Monbro Ainé 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality, large French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, signed
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Charles X Ormolu French Mantel Clock Surmounted by Lion
Located in London, GB
A French antique Charles X period ormolu mantel clock. The ormolu in excellent original condition
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Antique 1830s French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Mantel Clock of Empire Period of "Borne" Form
Located in London, GB
Attractive french Empire clock in patinated bronze and ormolu of milestone or "borne" form. Having
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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style French Mantel Clock in Gilded Bronze
Located in Prato, Tuscany
clock in French gilded bronze in Louis XVI style; the decorations that surround the rectangular base are
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI French Mantel Clock by "JUST", C.H. Paris
Located in Bronx, NY
This beautiful vintage French Louis XVI giltwood mantel clock is circa late 1880s. The clock is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Enamel

A Napoleon iii Gilt Bronze & Enamel French Mantel Clock Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock French, late 19th century This exquisite
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Unique Art Nouveau French Mantel Clock, Brass & Copper Case, circa 1900
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A stunning large Art Nouveau brass and hammered copper mantel or table clock, the pointed arch
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Copper

Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This stunning antique mantel clock is unusual for its serpentine design, featuring a gilt bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Porphyry, Bronze

Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Having a tree-house form case, this French bronze clock has a 3.5" dial with applied Roman numeral
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Antique Late 19th Century European Clocks

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Bronze

Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock
Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock
H 15.38 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in
French Mantel Clock, Decorated with Birds and Butterflies, Japy Freres, C 1880
By Japy Frères
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An attractive French black metal cased mantel clock with inset ceramic panels decorated with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Miniature French Rosewood Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Miniature rosewood French mantel clock Miniature French mantel clock in a rosewood case sitting
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

LaGarde Antique French Mantel Clock Gilt n Patina Bronze Shepherd Playing Flute
By Charles X
Located in Sweden, SE
Important Large French clock in the style of Charles X and marked by "LaGarde", late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Arch top French mantel clock in a finely decorated Ormolu case with classical scene to the front
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Ormolu Mantel Clock French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 14 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in
French Bronze Dore Mantel Clock with Cherubs, Sevres Style Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze gilt French mantel clock with Sevres style porcelain painted with cherubs. A centered urn
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Onyx and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French onyx and champleve four glass mantel clock. French mantel clock housed in a hexagonal
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Onyx

French Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
This charming antique French mantel clock is crafted by famous French maker, Alfred Beurdeley (1847
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set Signed Bennet & Pottier Made in Paris, France
By Bonnet and Pottier
Located in Beirut, LB
Delightful Art Deco French mantel clock set of clock and two matching garnitures, circa 1930s, in
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She
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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by H. Journet & Cie
By H. Journet & Cie
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic example of France mantel clock, superb quality of chisel and fusion of bronzes, marble
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze with Marble Base Mantel Clock, Pendule
Located in Delft, NL
French 19th century Bronze with marble base mantel clock, pendule A 19th century French mantel
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This antique French mantel clock is crafted from ornate gilt bronze and gilttering cut-glass and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze and Rouge Marble Mantel Clock, Charpentier, Paris, circa 1880
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A beautiful 19th century Aesthetic style Charpentier gilt bronze and rouge marble French mantel
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
19th Century French mantel clock France (Limoges) Ormolu around 1840 Dimensions: H x W x D: 37 x
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Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This neoclassical style French mantel clock is crafted from patinated and gilt bronze in addition
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
H 15.75 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
H 25.99 in W 16.74 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This endearing French mantel clock combines lustrous ormolu and sumptuous white marble, making for
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Pendule Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant French mantel clock/pendule, made of gilt bronze. The whole in Louis XV style. The clock
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Pendule Clock
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Pendule Clock
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H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Sevres Style Porcelain by Ernest Royer
By Ernest Royer
Located in London, GB
This splendid neoclassical style French mantel clock is beautifully crafted in ormolu and porcelain
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Large 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mounted Ormolu Figural Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent French mantel clock in patinated bronze and original ormolu. Modeled with figures of
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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Norwich, GB
French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture French mantel clock housed in an arch top porcelain
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine and large Louis XVI style French mantel clock, from the end of the Napoleon III period, 1870
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Ormolu Figural Clock by Monbro Aine, Jacquier & Henri Picard
By Monbro Ainé 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Imposing 19th century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze striking Mantel clock. Flanked by two sitting
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Glass and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This French mantel clock is designed in an elegant Neoclassical style, after the decorative arts of
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Mantel Clock, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Antique late 19th c. French mantel clock crafted in Louis XVI style richly ornamented with ormolu
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Amour & Psyche Mantel Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
butterfly winged psyche. This French mantel clock dates back to the early 1800s and is very finely detailed
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Bronze

White Marble French Clock, Dial Signed Lepaute, Marble Signed Franco Franchi
By Lepaute
Located in London, GB
White marble French mantel clock, the Carrara marble case carved with a figure of Minerva beside a
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Blue Lapis Lazuli Clock with Bust of Molière
Located in London, GB
: Height 61cm, width 27cm, depth 13cm This exquisite French mantel clock originates from circa 1830, and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Vase Pendule, Pendulum-Clock, Tardy à Lyon, Empire circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
13 x 12 Description: Beautiful all gilt French mantel clock. The basic form is in the shape of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain mantel clock standing on a raised plinth and resting on Beautifully decorated
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Mantel Clock
French Porcelain Mantel Clock
H 8 in W 6 in D 4 in
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880. A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the
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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880 A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in
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French Mantel Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French mantel clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A French mantel clock — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a French mantel clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French mantel clock, designed in the Louis XVI, Empire or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made French mantel clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Japy Frères, Samuel Marti and Vincenti et Cie are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Mantel Clock?

The average selling price for a French mantel clock at 1stDibs is $4,926, while they’re typically $76 on the low end and $495,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.

Questions About French Mantel Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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