19th Century Empire Style Clock
By Medaille D'Argent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire style clock with gilt bronze and marble. Stamped Medaille D'argent Vincenti clock, 1855
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
1855 Clocks
Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Three-Piece Clock Garniture
$75,000 / set
H 41 in W 22.5 in D 8 in
Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Three-Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite set by Vincent &Cie Medaille d’ Argent circa 1855 clock works- the Medallion in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in New York, NY
This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock, Stamped Vincent, 1855
$16,800
H 26.5 in W 8.25 in D 7.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock, Stamped Vincent, 1855
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
clock, stamped Vincent 1855. The clock is raised by fine ormolu supports below the circular marble base
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock
$1,095
H 13 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock
Located in Victoria, BC
high-quality clock movements and was awarded a gold medal in 1855 at the Exposition Universelle in
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Fine Gilt-Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
impressed stamp to the backplate 'Vincenti et Cie 'Médaille D'Argent 1855', 'PARIS'. This fine clock has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabras
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vincenti & Cie/ 1855 [stamp] Late 19th Clock: 17" x 5" Candelabras: 19.5 in x 7in
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Antique 19th Century American Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Mahogany Inlaid English Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Carter of Warrington
$4,813
H 28 in W 18 in D 6.25 in
Mahogany Inlaid English Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Carter of Warrington
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Mahogany Drop Dial Clock. Well figured octagonal case with brass inlay surround. Eight
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Francois Linke Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Garniture
$20,000 / set
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Francois Linke Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in New York, NY
(1842-1901) and Francois Linke (1855-1946), including mantel clock and pair of candelabra. Clock 11 by
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
$630Sale Price|30% Off
H 19 in W 21.5 in D 7 in
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
feet. Works Marked Japy Fils, 1855, H.L.F. The clock and sculpture are mounted to a raised slate plinth
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Slate, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
$2,670 / set
H 21 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Forney, TX
, Gde Med d'Honneur trade mark. This logo was only used in the period approx 1855-1859. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière
$17,800
H 16.5 in W 7.75 in D 6 in
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière
By Jean-François Denière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Griotte marble clock, by Jean Francois Denière. This stunning clock is raised by four Ormolu topie shaped
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Garniture Set
$19,800 / set
H 16 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
metal for this clock in 1855, at the center is raised by a rectangular Rouge Griotte marble base with
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Recent Sales
Stylish Cupido Clock Set, Gilt & Patinated Brons and White Marble, Napoleon III
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 9.85 in
Stylish Cupido Clock Set, Gilt & Patinated Brons and White Marble, Napoleon III
By Eug. Vincent & Cie
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
Stylish Cupido clock set, Stemple: VINCENT & CIE, MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, 1855 Clock dimensions: 45
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Cartel clock with console in Vernis Martin, ca. 1855
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
French Cartel clock with console in Vernis Martin, ca. 1855
By Medaille D'Argent
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
festive image and flowers. Movement is stamped Vincenti ('medaille d' argent 1855'). This clock comes
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Extraordinary Coach Watch, Planchon Au Palais Royale Paris, circa 1855
Unavailable
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Extraordinary Coach Watch, Planchon Au Palais Royale Paris, circa 1855
By Planchon au Palais Royale 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
"Vincenti et Cie, Medaille d'Argent, 1855". The fantastic details from the battle field from the outside
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV More Clocks
Materials
Silver
Vintage French Empire Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage, circa 1855, French Empire mantle clock is designed with a core' bronze mythological
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Antique 1850s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Vincent & Cie., Medaille d'Argent 1855, Paris, Movement circa 1870
Unavailable
H 14.57 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in
Vincent & Cie., Medaille d'Argent 1855, Paris, Movement circa 1870
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An equisite ornamental bronze pendium clock in Louis XVI style: "Pacing Lion", with half hour/hour
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
French Brass 8 Day Mantel Clock by Vincent & Cie, circa 1860
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Cheltenham, GB
front base as a presentation, and is dated 1893. The clock is dated 1855 and by the makers Vincenti
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Bronze and Enamel Barbedienne Paris Clock with Figural Ladies’ Faces & Hoof Feet
Unavailable
H 21.5 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Bronze and Enamel Barbedienne Paris Clock with Figural Ladies’ Faces & Hoof Feet
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Japy Frères
Located in Boston, MA
Exibition, 1855. The magnificent clock case is bronze, and it has elaborate enamel decoration. It is flanked
Category
Antique 1850s French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French Empire Mahogany, Satinwood Marquetry and Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1855
Sold
H 18 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
French Empire Mahogany, Satinwood Marquetry and Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1855
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique mahogany French Empire portico clock features mahogany marquetry and bronze case with
Category
Antique 19th Century French American Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Boulle Napoleon III Mantel Table Clock from 1855
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
19th century French Boulle table clock having wonderful with classical brass inlay to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set, circa 1855
Sold
H 18 in W 12 in L 18 in
Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set, circa 1855
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XV three-piece garniture set features gilt bronze clock with opposing figural
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Original Brown Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, dated 1855
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original paint, dated 1855. Pine longcase with original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique French Gilt Bronze Porcelain 8 Day Japy Freres Mantel Clock & Stand 1855
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H 21 in W 14 in D 6 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze Porcelain 8 Day Japy Freres Mantel Clock & Stand 1855
By Japy Frères
Located in Portland, OR
, 1855, This very elegant and lavishly decorated clock is by one of the best Parisian clock makers, and
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
clock works were made by Vincenti et Cie who won a Silver medal in 1855. The clock face has numerals on
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Farcot / Carrier-Belleuse Pendulum Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896), Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New Orleans, LA
, inventor, mechanical engineer and balloonist. He invented the conical movement used on this clock in 1855
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
c.1830 Jennens & Bettridge M.O.P. Papier Mache Tray on Stand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
the World Fair in New York in 1854. Litchfield Manufacturing merged with a clock company in 1855, but
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20th Century English Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Art Deco Red and White Marble Italian Mantelpiece Clock, 1855
Located in Roma, Lazio
mantelpiece clock, strikes the hours and half hours, the year of the clock mechanism is, 1855. Mechanism
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Mid-19th Century French Empire Figural Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage, circa 1855, French Empire mantel clock is designed with a doré bronze mythological
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Roman Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock by Deniere & Fils
By Jean-François Denière
Located in London, GB
, including the Exposition Universelle, which was held in Paris in 1855. The clock is supported on two
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Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Brass French Carriage Clock with Key
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Imported from France by well known New York City importer Charles Jacque (1855-1950), this
Category
20th Century French Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
1855 Rocaille Style Clock by Emile Colin & Cie
Located in Paris, FR
1855 Rocaille style clock by Emile Colin & Cie, in gilt bronze.
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
1855 French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock by Vincenti
Sold
H 10 in W 10 in D 4.5 in
1855 French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock by Vincenti
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Aberdare, GB
clock by Vincenti, dated 1855 A lovely detailed clock with outstanding quality Having scrolled
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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Large Empire Pendulum, Japy Freres & Cie, Medaille d'Honneur, 1855
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H 23.23 in W 14.57 in D 6.3 in
Large Empire Pendulum, Japy Freres & Cie, Medaille d'Honneur, 1855
By Japy Frères
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
, Grand Expo. 1855. This clock comes with pendulum and key. The movement was recently serviced and it
Category
Antique 1850s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Vincenti & Cie Rose Pompadour Clock
Located in Seattle, WA
France 1855 This beautiful clock is in very good condition. It is surmounted by a cupid and has a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Large rare gilt-Bronze and Porcelain Chariot by Alph. Giroux & Cie, Paris, 1855
Sold
H 16.93 in W 21.26 in D 9.45 in
Large rare gilt-Bronze and Porcelain Chariot by Alph. Giroux & Cie, Paris, 1855
Located in Heukelum, NL
Very prestigious clock, and a pair of three-light candelabras by: Alphonse Giroux & Cie, 1855, made
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormolu Floor Cartel with Chime
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
adorned with angles and fitted with enamel numbers on face. Signed Vincenti 1855 on works. Clock works
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Bronze
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Marble, Brass
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$124,850Sale Price|28% Off
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1855 Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 1855 clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1855 clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. 1855 clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1855 clocks bearing Louis XVI or neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vincenti et Cie, Japy Frères and François Linke each produced beautiful 1855 clocks that are worth considering.
How Much are 1855 Clocks?
1855 clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,440, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $2,500,000.
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.
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