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.

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 find a carriage clock?

There are a number of ways that you can find a carriage clock. Perhaps the simplest option is to shop on a reputable online platform, such as 1stDibs. Alternatively, you can check antique shops, estate sales, yard sales, flea markets and auction houses, as well as local classified ads posted in newspapers and on social media. You'll find a collection of carriage clocks on 1stDibs.

19th Century French Clocks

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French Clock in the Chinoiserie Style

H 21.5 in W 12 in D 9 in

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

Elaborate 19th Century French Clock by T H Re Le Roy

H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 6.3 in

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 Set

H 19.38 in W 25 in D 7 in

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

19th Century French Clock Garniture

H 19 in W 12 in D 7 in

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

Important 19th Century French clock garniture by Deniere.

H 25.99 in W 32.29 in D 13.39 in

19th Century French Clock Set, with Pietra Dura Panels

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture. The clock having a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Clock Set, with Pietra Dura Panels

H 25.6 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

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

19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris

H 16.5 in Dm 8 in

19th Century French Clock in Finely Chiseled and Gilded Bronze

Located in PALERMO, IT

Elegant and important table clock in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Finely chiseled bronze

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Clock in Finely Chiseled and Gilded Bronze

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H 21.66 in W 15.75 in D 4.73 in

Large Scale 19th Century French Clock Hands Wall Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large scale clock tower hands, French, 19th century. According to the seller, these clock hands

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Scale 19th Century French Clock Hands Wall Sculpture

H 107 in W 86 in D 5.75 in

19th Century Empire French Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large, 19th century French clock.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Empire French Clock

H 27 in W 20.25 in D 7.5 in

French 19th Century Clock with Matching Candelabrum

By Japy Frères

Located in Stamford, CT

A handsome 19th century French clock set comprising a clock with a matching pair of candelabrum

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Clock with Matching Candelabrum

H 18 in W 12 in D 6 in

Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th century bronze clock. 19th Century French clock in gilded bronze. The machinery works

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire

H 13.78 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in

Late 19th Century French Rouge Marble Four Glass Clock Set

Located in Cheshire, GB

Late 19th century French clock set, the architectural marble case surmounted with a gilt metal lion

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century French Rouge Marble Four Glass Clock Set

H 20.5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

Antique French Clock Set in Champleve Enamel and Ormolu

Located in London, GB

This charming late 19th century French clock set takes inspiration from a range of styles and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Clock Set in Champleve Enamel and Ormolu

H 18.9 in W 9.26 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

By Honoré Pons

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock is a truly beautiful piece of design, crafted by the leading early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Honoré Pons

H 22.84 in W 17.72 in D 5.32 in

Late 19th Century French Doré Bronze Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19th century French finely chased doré bronze clock with cherub and fountain motif.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Doré Bronze Clock

H 13 in W 6 in D 4 in

19th Century Clock Garniture

By FRENCH CLICHE

Located in London, GB

Three piece clock garniture, comprising of a pair of 3 lights ormolou candelabras. Held by cherubs

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Clock Garniture

H 19.69 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Gilt Bronze and Ebony Table Top /Mantel Clock French 19 Th Century

Located in Houston, TX

This clock is very dramatic in appearance with bright gold gilt ornamentation With designs in

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Ebony Table Top /Mantel Clock French 19 Th Century

H 30.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

19th Century French Rooster Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

A 19th century French gilt bronze rooster clock with brass eight-day spring driven movement. Newly

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Antique 1860s French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Rooster Clock

H 11 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century French Country Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

H 91 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Neoclassical mantle clock in brass with ormalu mounts, urn and swag detail. William

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu

H 21.5 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

automata, Xavier Tharin (French, active mid 19th Century). The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French musical automaton clock

H 21.26 in W 20.48 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Boulle Clock with Pedestal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French Boulle clock with pedestal. Working condition. Details of dragons at the base

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Boulle Clock with Pedestal

H 43.5 in W 17.24 in D 9.25 in

French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century champleve enamel clock set signed by Henry Paris Dimensions: Clock: 11" H

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Antique 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Clock Set

H 11 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

19th Century French Bronze Gold Plated Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century French Bronze Gold Plated Clock.

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Antique 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Gold Plated Clock

H 18.1 in W 13.3 in D 6.1 in

19th Century French Zinc Tower Clock Face

Located in Ongar, GB

A 19th century zinc tower clock face from a church in the south of France. In nice original

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Zinc Tower Clock Face

H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French late 19th century gilded ormolu and champleve enamel mantel (fireplace

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French metal mantle clock with ‘Boiscontier a Paris Rue De Caumartin’ printed on its face. The

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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

H 15.75 in W 11 in D 5.38 in

19th Century French Empire Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century finely chased and cast dore bronze mantle clock. Porcelain dial in excellent condition

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Clock

H 19 in W 13.5 in D 5.25 in

Framed French 19th Century Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Although this French 19th century framed clock no longer works, the beauty of its composition gives

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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Framed French 19th Century Clock

H 9.25 in W 7.63 in D 5.5 in

19th Century French Empire Bronze & Ormolu Egyptian Style Clock Clock

Located in London, GB

A French Empire bronze and ormolu clock in the Egyptian style with 8 day silk-suspension striking

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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Bronze & Ormolu Egyptian Style Clock Clock

H 17.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Foliate Inlaid Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

A French mantel clock of the Charles X period. Constructed in palisander, foliate and line

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Clocks

Materials

Boxwood

19th Century French Foliate Inlaid Mantle Clock

H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Unusual 19th Century French rotary Clock Garniture

H 22.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

French Ormolu Marble Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Spectacular and unique French Napoleon III ormolu mounted white marble mantel clock, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Ormolu Marble Mantel Clock, 19th Century

H 22 in W 15 in D 8 in

French Brass Chiming Lantern Clock, 19th Century

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A late 19th century French lantern clock, the dial inset with ceramic numerals showing the hours

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Brass Chiming Lantern Clock, 19th Century

H 18 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

19th Century French Red Painted Tole Wall Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Red Painted Tole Wall Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Red Painted Tole Wall Clock

H 17 in W 13 in D 4 in

19th Century French Yellow Painted Tole Wall Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Yellow Painted Tole Wall Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Yellow Painted Tole Wall Clock

H 19 in W 14 in D 6 in

French Provincial Morbier Tall Case Clock, Vignaud Bonnet, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

19th Century French Provincial Morbier Tall Case Clock, Vignaud Bonnet, having a circular dial with

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Morbier Tall Case Clock, Vignaud Bonnet, 19th Century

H 91 in W 20 in D 8 in

19th Century French Dore Bronze and Marble Clock (signed)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th c. Dore Bronze and Marble Clock with Love Birds. It is in working

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Antique 19th Century Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Dore Bronze and Marble Clock (signed)

H 19.5 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

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Tower Clock Face

H 73.23 in Dm 73.23 in

Napoleonic Clock, France, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Small Napoleonic clock. Second empire style. France, 19th century. The clock doesn't work.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Napoleonic Clock, France, 19th Century

H 9.45 in W 4.34 in D 4.93 in

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century doré bronze mantel clock.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century French Doré Bronze Mantel Clock

H 25 in W 14.5 in D 7 in

19th Century French mantel clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French mantel clock

H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French gilt bronze clock. Clock is in working condition.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock

H 16 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A stately French Empire mantle clock. In marble with bronze mounts

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century French Marble Mantle Clock

H 16.5 in W 11 in D 6 in

French Rococo Wall Clock 19th Century, Gold

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid wood hand-carved with rich rococo elements. Roman dial. Glazed. Clockwork should be checked for accuracy. (K-57).

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Wall Clock 19th Century, Gold

H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

Empire Portal Clock, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Portal clock on a rectangular, stepped base in mahogany veneered with small bun feet. The stepped

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Portal Clock, France, Early 19th Century

H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 6.89 in

Table clock, Diana. Gilt bronze. France, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Table clock with Paris machinery, Diana the Huntress. Gilded bronze, metal. France, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Other

Table clock, Diana. Gilt bronze. France, 19th century.

H 25.2 in W 17.13 in D 2.17 in

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 mantle in gilt

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

H 18.1 in W 11.8 in D 4.7 in

Napoleon III French Peasant Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A complete and in working order metal mantel clock with an esteemed figure of the Revolutionary

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Napoleon III French Peasant Mantel Clock, 19th Century

H 29.14 in W 15.16 in D 7.88 in

French 19th Century Rococo Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantel clock, having

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Rococo Mantel Clock

H 22.84 in W 14.97 in D 8.27 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock, having a gilded ormolu putti seated on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century classical French Louis XVI style mantel clock, having gilded ormolu

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

H 17.72 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

French Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Large cartel clock in bronze with a patinated putto that sits at the crest of this exceptional

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th Century

H 27 in W 15 in D 4 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 8.27 in

French Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Large cartel clock in bronze with a patinated putto that sits at the crest of this exceptional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th Century

H 27 in W 15 in D 4 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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

H 18.51 in W 25.99 in D 7.49 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Mantel Clock 19th Century, France, circa 1860

H 24 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

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19th Century French Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 19th century French clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 19th century French clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ormolu. 19th century French 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. Louis XVI, Empire and Louis XV 19th century French clocks are consistently popular styles. A.D. Mougin, Raingo Frères and Samuel Marti each produced beautiful 19th century French clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are 19th Century French Clocks?

19th century French clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,235, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $780,456.

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 19th Century French Clocks

What are old-fashioned clocks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
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 find a carriage clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There are a number of ways that you can find a carriage clock. Perhaps the simplest option is to shop on a reputable online platform, such as 1stDibs. Alternatively, you can check antique shops, estate sales, yard sales, flea markets and auction houses, as well as local classified ads posted in newspapers and on social media. You'll find a collection of carriage clocks on 1stDibs.

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