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What are old-fashioned clocks called?

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What are old-fashioned clocks called?
While there are many varieties of ‘old-fashioned’ clocks, pendulum clocks were the timekeeping favorite of early 1900s households. In their heyday, pendulum clocks used a swinging weight to mark the time. Today, pendulum clocks are beloved for their decorative aesthetic. You’ll find a variety of antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for 19th Century French Clocks on 1stDibs
19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century, French clock In the Chinoiserie style. An 8 day pendulum movement that bell strikes
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Elaborate 19th Century French Clock by T H Re Le Roy
Located in London, GB
An impressive early 19th century French clock by T H re Le Roy, having 8 day striking silk
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Clock Set
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century marble & dore' bronze clock set is beautifully designed in a Louis XVI
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French bronze and ormolu clock garniture, having bronze cherubs mounted either side
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Important 19th Century French clock garniture by Deniere.
By Maison Deniere
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive 19th Century French gilded ormolu clock garniture, by Deniere of Paris
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning ormolu and onyx mantle clock with garniture. Surmounted by a seated cupid on a octagonal
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

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