How do I identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks 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 can I spot an antique clock?

To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique bracket clock?

An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

Are old antique clocks worth anything?

Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.

Antique Clocks Paris

French Marble Clock And Candelabra

Bronze Marble Figural Mantel Clocks

Gold Ormolu Clock

French Marble Mantel Clock With Pendulum

French Gilt Brass Mantel Clock

French Case Clock Louis Xv

19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock

19th Century Mantel Clock 1860

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880

$1,871 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880 White and black marble, bronze, gilt. On

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI portal clock, Paris, circa 1880

$1,843 Sale Price

20% Off

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock, Paris, 1800

Located in Belmont, MA

Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble mantel clock, Paris, 1800. The white enamel dial

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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock, Paris, 1800

$4,720 Sale Price

20% Off

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique French Boulle 8 day mantle clock, Paris, circa 1880. The clock having a cast gilt

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

$2,995 / set

Large Louis XVI-style pendulum clock Paris, late 19th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Large Louis XVI-style pendulum clock France, late 19th century Bronze, gilt. On gyratory feet, a

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1860s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Large Louis XVI-style pendulum clock Paris, late 19th century

$4,771 Sale Price

20% Off

Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Mantle Clock, Parian, Bronze, 19th Century

Located in Manhasset, NY

, Paris Sevres attributed Parian full figured maidens flank this finely crafted mantle clock set in a

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Mantle Clock, Parian, Bronze, 19th Century

$4,250

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine Tortoiseshell Boulle clock in an arch top case, standing on elaborate gilded Ormolu feet with

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19th Century French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

$5,643

Louis XV Style 19th-20th Century Figural Gilt Bronze White Marble Mantel Clock

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

clocks, Paris, 1994, pp. 162-163 for illustrations of similar 18th century dial know as à la dauphine by

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style 19th-20th Century Figural Gilt Bronze White Marble Mantel Clock

$47,850 Sale Price

36% Off

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris

By Thiéry Paris 1

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble mantel clock by Thiéry, Paris. Thiery Paris

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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Black and White Marble Mantel Clock by Thiéry, Paris

$12,500

Allegorical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Depicting "Night and Day"

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Francesi Milan 1991 p. 49 and a further cartel clock illustrated by Tardy French Clocks Paris 1981 p.307

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Allegorical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Depicting "Night and Day"

$11,500

Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Greven, DE

French Mantel Clock Paris, circa 1870 Black marble with gilt bronze mounts Dimensions: H × W × D

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mantel Clock

$539

1830s French Table Clock, signed by LESIEUR á Paris, Pendule "Virgil the Poet"

By Lesieur

Located in Greven, DE

traced back to 1806 in Paris. When this clock was made around 1830, the workshop was located in the Rue

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1830s French Restauration Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

1830s French Table Clock, signed by LESIEUR á Paris, Pendule "Virgil the Poet"

$8,099

18th Century Clock, Baillon in Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

…for he alone makes a large proportion of the Clocks and Watches [of Paris]”. From there he supplied

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Clock, Baillon in Paris

$8,111 Sale Price

43% Off

Exquisite 19th Century Mantel Clock – Planchon Paris

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Exquisite 19th Century Mantel Clock – Planchon Paris This exceptional mantel clock, crafted by the

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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite 19th Century Mantel Clock – Planchon Paris

$3,479

Charles X Ormolu and Paris Porcelain Clock

Located in London, GB

A FINE CHARLES X ORMOLU AND PARIS PORCELAIN CLOCK, THE ORMOLU ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN FRANCOIS DENIERE

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19th Century Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Ormolu

Charles X Ormolu and Paris Porcelain Clock

$33,721

Fine Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock - François Linke Index No 86

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1855 - 1946 A GILT-BRONZE AND ROUGE GRIOTTE MARBLE TABLE CLOCK PARIS, CIRCA 1895, INDEX NUMBER 86' Sold

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Gilt-Bronze & Rouge Griotte Marble Table Clock - François Linke Index No 86

$6,750 Sale Price

28% Off

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture

By Paris Studio

Located in Valladolid, ES

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble clock surmounted by a patinated bronze representing a

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Mantel clock in Black marble and bronce philosopher sculture

$2,793 Sale Price

20% Off

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

By Lesieur

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A magnificent large gilded and patinated bronze period French Empire mantle clock depicting Urania

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

$12,000

French Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris Rosewood campaign clock with satinwood line stringing and

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1850s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Rosewood

French Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris

$4,404

Art Deco Chrome Strut Clock, Finnigans, Paris

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Large Art Deco chrome strut clock, bevelled glass in front of the painted dial with Art Deco style

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1920s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Strut Clock, Finnigans, Paris

$5,436

Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Presenting a spectacular early 19th-century French three-piece bronze doré clock set signed by

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1830s French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Signed Bronze Pierre-Philippe Thomire of Paris Clock Putti Cherub Clock Set

$19,373

Cercles Tournants Clock Garniture by Deniere, Paris

By Jean-François Denière

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Deniere, Paris. The backplate signed 'DENIERE A PARIS 3088'. This large and imposing clock garniture

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Cercles Tournants Clock Garniture by Deniere, Paris

$121,123

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock

By LaCroix a Paris 1

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Mantle Clock, 19th century, the circular white enamel

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock

$2,350

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

Located in Norwich, GB

Paris observatory. Members of the same family were still making clocks in Paris until circa 1930.

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19th Century French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

$8,946

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Amersham, GB

This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Ormolu

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

$22,366

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock French ormolu mantel clock standing on a beaded oval base

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu and Porcelain Panel Mantel Clock

$4,335

Royal Empire Mantel Clock / Pendulum Clock, Fire-Gilt, Around 1805-1815, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Royal Empire mantel clock / pendulum clock, fire-gilt, around 1805-1815, Paris Solid bronze

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Royal Empire Mantel Clock / Pendulum Clock, Fire-Gilt, Around 1805-1815, Paris

$5,849

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock Edwardian mantel clock housed in a break arch mahogany case

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Early 1900s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

$3,234

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris

By Raingo Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

French Porcelain Mantel clock by Raingo Freres, Paris French porcelain mantel clock housed in

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1850s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris

$12,731

French Vernis Martin Mantel Clock by Vincenti, Paris

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Norwich, GB

French Vernis Martin mantel clock with ormolu mounts. Beautifully decorated case featuring floral

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1880s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Fruitwood

French Vernis Martin Mantel Clock by Vincenti, Paris

$4,817

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports

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1810s French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

$4,200

Gilt Rococo Mantel Clock Dupont de Paris French 1850

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique French Rococo gilt mantel clock Circa 1850 Signed to the clock face 'Dupont a

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1850s Rococo Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Giltwood

Gilt Rococo Mantel Clock Dupont de Paris French 1850

$1,720

French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

With pointed architectural pediment over an enamel clock face with signature of Mesnil of Paris

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Restauration Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Mesnil, Paris

$3,800

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, Samuel Marti, Paris. Red tortoiseshell case inlaid with

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1880s French Victorian Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Fruitwood

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

$4,817

Paul Garnier Paris France Tole Wall Clock - For Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A French Wall Clock by Paul Garnier being sold for decorative purposes. Marked, Paul Garnier/Paris

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paul Garnier Paris France Tole Wall Clock - For Restoration

$350

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in Brighton, Sussex

enamel clock face with an eight day chiming movement. Signed; Raingo Freres, Paris.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Raingo Fres, Paris. Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

$6,193

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

, Paris Clock ; 60cm wide x 20cm deep x 46cm high. Candelabra; 34cm diameter x 65cm high Batch 35 56150

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

$13,764 / set

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Aubert Klaftenberger, Paris

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, GB

French porcelain clock, beautiful gilded decoration with inset hand painted panels on a light blue

Category

1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Aubert Klaftenberger, Paris

$3,853

Bronze Figural Clock by Deniere, Paris, circa 1870

By Maison Deniere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A bronze figural clock by Deniere, Paris, circa 1870. Modeled as Cupid seated on his bow and

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1870s Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figural Clock by Deniere, Paris, circa 1870

$26,400

Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris

By Mongin 1

Located in Norwich, GB

French Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock Rounded arched pillared case with fine ormolu floral

Category

1840s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Ormolu

Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock by Mongin, Paris

$11,699

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

By Popon A Paris

Located in London, GB

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon French, late 19th Century Clock: Height

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon

$61,938 / set

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock By Jouquet a paris

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite antique French Empire neoclassical gilt bronze figural clock signed by Jouquet a Paris

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock By Jouquet a paris

$12,950

French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

. Signed; Deniere, Paris Dimensions; Clock; 20cm wide x 17cm deep x 42cm high. Candelabra; 25cm wide x 13cm

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19th Century French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Cherub clock set, by Deniere, Paris

$11,699

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

By Brocot & Delettrez

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock

Category

1860s French Victorian Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

$11,286

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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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Mantel Clock, by 'Monbro Aine, Paris'

$12,112

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

Located in Norwich, GB

company can trace their history back to 1616 when Jehan Richard worked as a clock and watchmaker in Paris

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1880s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

$6,193

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb 19th century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

$9,359

Magnificent French 19th Century Mantel Clock, Victor Paillard, Paris

By Victor Paillard

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A magnificent 19th century bronze mantel clock depicting allegorical figures representing Geography

Category

19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent French 19th Century Mantel Clock, Victor Paillard, Paris

$116,994

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

A wall clock with gilt bronze ribbon bow joining a gilt bronze ribbon attached to the clock case

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

$13,500

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

Located in London, GB

A French Directoire ormolu mounted black marble portico clock of Egyptian temple form. Set upon

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1790s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

French Clock, Directoire Period, Portico Form, Signed Revel Paris

$6,537

Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris France, circa 1850/60 Bronze, matte

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1850s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris

$4,739

Cronier Paris Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Wall Clock France

Located in New York, NY

A rare and important Louis XVI clock by Cronier, Paris, France circa 1790. Crafted in fire-gilt

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Late 18th Century French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

Cronier Paris Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Wall Clock France

$18,000

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock By Richond of Paris

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning 19th Century gilt bronze mantle clock by Richond of Paris, stamped by the maker H & F

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19th Century French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock By Richond of Paris

$2,939

A Napoléon III Silvered-Bronze Clock Garniture by Charpentier, Paris

By Charpentier et Cie

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

, By Charpentier, Paris. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of figural vases. The mantle clock

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Bronze

A Napoléon III Silvered-Bronze Clock Garniture by Charpentier, Paris

$116,994

French Ormolu and Green Marble Mantel Clock, Maple & Co, Paris

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

Ormolu And Green Marble Mantel Clock, Maple & Co Ltd, Paris Ormolu and Verde marble mantel clock

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1880s French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu and Green Marble Mantel Clock, Maple & Co, Paris

$6,813

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet

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19th Century French Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

$25,069

Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed F. Berthoud, Paris

By Ferdinand Berthoud

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Gilt bronze and marble mantel clock, signed F. Berthoud, Paris, France, early 19th century. Clock

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks Paris

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock, Signed F. Berthoud, Paris

$25,000

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Antique Clocks Paris For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique clocks paris available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every antique clocks paris was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique clocks paris you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique clocks paris, designed in the Louis XVI, Empire or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique clocks paris has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Raingo Frères, Henri Marc, Paris and LeRoy are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Clocks Paris?

The average selling price for an antique clocks paris at 1stDibs is $6,500, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $248,500 for the 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 Antique Clocks Paris

How do I identify my antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks 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 can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique bracket clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
Are old antique clocks worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.

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