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 adjust a French mantel clock?

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.

Rare French Clocks

Chinese Cloisonne Clock

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French, rare Champleve enamel and ormolu mantel clock

H 17.5 in W 12.5 in D 5.25 in

Rare Neoclassical Style French Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set

Located in London, GB

Rare neoclassical style French giltwood clock and barometer set French, 19th century Measures

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Rare Neoclassical Style French Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set

H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in

Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon

By François-Louis Godon

Located in HAARLEM, NL

lightly draped putti brandish laurel wreaths and hunting horns. The clock is of a rare type seldom seen

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Antique 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Rare French porcelain and gilt bronze mantel clock by Godon

H 18.51 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

motif used in decorative arts since the time of Revolution. Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

H 17.33 in W 7.88 in D 4.14 in

Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint with floral sprays

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Clocks

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Bronze

Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune

H 53.55 in W 21.26 in D 11.03 in

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

RARE FRENCH TABLE CLOCK end 19th Century In yellow metal and cloisonné enamels "flowers", enameled

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk...

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Porcelain

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century

H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 10.44 in

Rare Louis XVI Period Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XVI period enamel and gilt bronze clock on a black marble base.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

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Bronze

Rare Louis XVI Period Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock

H 14 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Jacques Adnet rare horseshoe wall clock covered in original black saddle-stiched leather suspended

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s

H 12 in W 12 in D 3 in

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

By Jean-André Lepaute 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extremely rare and important French Empire mantle clock signed by the master clock making

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in

A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu Bronze and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Jean Francois Deniere

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere

H 21.5 in W 12 in D 6 in

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

Located in London, GB

A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

H 15.5 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 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 Rare French Mantel Clock by F. Barbedienne with Bronze Figures

H 17.33 in W 13 in D 8.67 in

Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1935 Rare Art Deco mantel clock exquisitely made with marble and onyx with surreal dog

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Onyx

Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines

H 9 in W 21 in D 5.5 in

Rare Mid-19th Century Alabaster Conical Clock.

Located in Greenlawn, NY

A beautiful mid-19th century French conical clock with a patinated metal figure of Jason holding

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster, Bronze

Rare Mid-19th Century Alabaster Conical Clock.

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H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted white marble 3-piece Rotary

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI 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

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very fine quality French late 19th century Sevres style and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in

Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts

Located in London, GB

Fine and rare French Empire ormolu clock of Cupid as magician, uncovering flaming hearts with the 3

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Fine and Rare French Empire Clock of Cupid as Magician Uncovering Flaming Hearts

H 18 in W 12 in D 4.5 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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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Rhodonite Annular French Urn clock

H 14.18 in W 7.49 in D 6.3 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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Antique Late 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel 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

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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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Rare Skyscraper Rouge Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock

H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 5 in

Rare French Napoleon III Oeil De Boeuf Hand Painted Wall Mounted Pendulum Clock

Located in GB

clock with hand painted rural scene An absolutely stunning hand painted piece, it would look amazing

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

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Wood

Rare French Napoleon III Oeil De Boeuf Hand Painted Wall Mounted Pendulum Clock

H 24.22 in W 19.69 in D 5.52 in

Miniature French Inlaid Religieuse Clock

By Dent

Located in Amersham, GB

Miniature Ebonised Religieuse or Bracket Clock originally sold by Dent. With engraved bone inlay

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Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

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Silver, Brass

Miniature French Inlaid Religieuse Clock

H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass XXL Table Clock by Boris Tabacoff

By Boris Tabacoff

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Huge clock designed by French designer Boris Tabacoff, who also created the famous Sphère Chair

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Clocks

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Plexiglass

Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass XXL Table Clock by Boris Tabacoff

H 20.87 in W 14.77 in D 8.27 in

Rare Louis XV Style "Elephant" Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze "Pendule à l'éléphant" mantel clock , the enamel dial

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Rare Louis XV Style "Elephant" Bronze Mantel Clock

H 18.5 in W 14 in D 7 in

Rare Modernist 1930s Wall Clock 18 Day Movement

By Zenith

Located in Devon, England

Rare 1930s Art Deco Modernist wall clock by Zenith. The case is in Palissandre wood a beautiful

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks

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Chrome

Rare Modernist 1930s Wall Clock 18 Day Movement

H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 2.17 in

Allegorical French Empire Clock Referred to as "The Library Clock"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare model of a French Empire clock in gilded bronze called The Library, featuring a boy and a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Allegorical French Empire Clock Referred to as "The Library Clock"

H 15 in W 12 in D 6 in

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

By Lepine

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine and rare pair of late 18th century to early 19th century French gilt bronze clock and

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine

H 39 in W 17 in D 5 in

French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

This beautiful French clock garniture, styled in the Louis XV taste, is a charming work of artistry

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Stone, Bronze

French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture

H 15 in W 7 in D 4.25 in

19th Century French Tower Clock Face

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning 19th century large tower clock face from France. With original painted metal face and

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

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Iron

19th Century French Tower Clock Face

H 73.23 in Dm 73.23 in

Sarreguemines, Mantel Clock "Pagoda", France, 1940s

By Sarreguemines

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb and rare Sarreguemines "Pagoda" model mantel clock. Ceramic of brown crackled enamel. Side

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Vintage 1940s French Mantel Clocks

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Ceramic

Sarreguemines, Mantel Clock "Pagoda", France, 1940s

H 9.45 in W 22.6 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Devon, England

-LeCoultre (French pronunciation is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer based in Le Sentier

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

H 7.29 in W 9.45 in D 2.56 in

French Early Perpetual Calendar Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Brocot type suspension very rare early 30 day perpetual slander clock with moon phase, barometer

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Antique 1830s Mantel Clocks

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Other

French Early Perpetual Calendar Clock

H 18 in W 20.75 in D 6.5 in

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

Located in London, GB

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Enamel

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière

H 23.63 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in

Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils

By Jean-François Denière

Located in London, GB

Rare orientalist gilt bronze mantel clock by Denière et Fils French, circa 1830 Measures: Height

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils

H 21.26 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

France that was the birthplace of many of the most prestigious clockmakers. Marti exhibited his clocks

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock

H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in

Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful Royal Vienna type porcelain boudoir clock featuring a classical maiden seated on a rock

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock

H 8.75 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

containing female classical masks. The clock rests on six circular gadrooned feet decorated with acanthus

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 21.66 in W 6.3 in D 27.17 in

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

H 24.5 in W 20 in D 7 in

c.1900 French Industrial Fire Engine Clock

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Greenlawn, NY

French, has a gilt center and dual indicator hands. Movement: The time-only movement is wound

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20th Century French More Clocks

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Bronze

c.1900 French Industrial Fire Engine Clock

H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 7 in

Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, 1930s

Located in London, GB

A Art Deco modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. One of the first battery operated clocks of the 1930

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Vintage 1920s French Mantel Clocks

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Glass

Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, 1930s

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H 16.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Palatial & Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Detouche

By C. Detouche

Located in New York, NY

A palatial, extremely rare, and important Napoleon III French ormolu and patinated bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Bronze, Ormolu

Palatial & Rare Napoleon III French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock, Detouche

H 81 in W 50 in D 19 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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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall 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

c.1820 Very Rare Ormolu and ‘bleu turquoise’ Porcelain Lyre Clock

By Dieudonné Kinable, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Greenlawn, NY

at Galerie de Pierre. He provided high quality clocks that included elaborately decorated enamel

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

c.1820 Very Rare Ormolu and ‘bleu turquoise’ Porcelain Lyre Clock

H 23.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Rare Louis XVI Period Portico Clock by Jacques-Claude-martin Rocquet

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Louis XVI period portico clock in white marble and gilded and chiseled bronzes with antique

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Rare Louis XVI Period Portico Clock by Jacques-Claude-martin Rocquet

H 20.87 in W 13 in D 4.34 in

Rare 19th Century Ormolu Elephant Clock in the Louis XV Style

Located in London, GB

An important mantle Clock 'à l'éléphant' in the Louis XV style. Constructed from gilt, hand

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Ormolu Elephant Clock in the Louis XV Style

H 17 in W 15 in D 8.5 in

Rare Gold Chinoiserie Chiming Georgian Style Mantel Clock, circa 1920

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A decorative two train English gold chinoiserie mantel clock of small proportions, circa 1920. The

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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

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Wood

Rare Gold Chinoiserie Chiming Georgian Style Mantel Clock, circa 1920

H 10.5 in W 5 in D 3.75 in

Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Amethyst Rotary Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb and rare Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted amethyst rotary clock French, circa 1885, in

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Antique 1880s Mantel Clocks

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Amethyst

Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Amethyst Rotary Clock

H 14 in Dm 4.88 in

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very fine and rare green onyx, porcelain, cloisonné enamel and ormolu mantel clock French, Late

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 25.2 in Dm 9.06 in

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An extremely rare French 'pendule industrial' wind mill with automaton, barometer and two

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in

Art Deco Rare Miniature Alarm Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, c1930

Located in Devon, England

(French pronunciation is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer based in Le Sentier, Switzerland

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Art Deco Rare Miniature Alarm Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, c1930

H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in

Rare Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Mantle Clock with Tiffany Glass & Hunting Theme

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare and perfectly running Arts & Crafts hunting pendulum clock with lighting. If you are

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Rare Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Mantle Clock with Tiffany Glass & Hunting Theme

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H 9.5 in W 22.1 in D 6.7 in

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

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H 26.5 in W 11.7 in D 4.5 in

French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

This rare clock demonstrates design influences from the short ‘Transition’ period which marked a

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Antique 18th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French 'Transition' mantel clock by Montjoye Fils a Paris

H 16.15 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in

Rare French Novelty Four Dial Clock by Blumberg, Paris, 19th Century

By Patent, Blumberg & Co.

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A magnificent large rare novelty Blumberg four face tower clock, circa 1880. The walnut case

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Antique Late 19th Century British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare French Novelty Four Dial Clock by Blumberg, Paris, 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Rare Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Clock

Located in New York, NY

A rare and important French Louis XIV style gilt bronze mounted green boulle marquetry clock

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass, Bronze

Rare Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Clock

H 85 in W 21 in D 17.5 in

French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare example of a late French Empire portico clock combining the use of mahogany casing with gilt

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Mahogany and Cut Crystal Columned Portico Clock

H 19.25 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

French Empire Mantel Clock of Two Cupids Signed Coeur

Located in London, GB

exceptionally rare French Empire mantel clock of two cupids signed Coeur fils Rue St Honore No 140

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Mantel Clock of Two Cupids Signed Coeur

H 14 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

French Empire Gold Plated Tole Striking Wall Clock, Circa 1820

By Japy Frères

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A large and rare antique gold plated tole wall clock, Empire, France, circa 1820. Eight-day Japy

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Antique 1820s French Wall Clocks

Materials

Tôle

French Empire Gold Plated Tole Striking Wall Clock, Circa 1820

H 19.5 in W 13.75 in D 5.5 in

Large 19th Century Giltwood French Louis XV Cartel Clock

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning and most impressive large size antique French cartel clock. Exquisitely hand-crafted

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Giltwood French Louis XV Cartel Clock

H 43 in W 14 in D 5 in

French Art Deco Marble with Bronze Details Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

French Art Deco marble three-piece clock set with intricate bronze details. Centerpiece with a pair

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Marble with Bronze Details Clock Set

H 7.25 in W 4.75 in D 4.5 in

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Rare French Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare French clocks available for sale. The range of distinct rare French clocks — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. Rare French clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Empire and Louis XVI rare French clocks are consistently popular styles. ATO, Hermès and Ferdinand Berthoud each produced beautiful rare French clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare French Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,014, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $134,486 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 Rare French 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 adjust a French mantel clock?
1 Answer
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.

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The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

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Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.