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French Brass Bracket Clock
French Brass Bracket Clock

French Brass Bracket Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French brass bracket clock The brass dial with individual segmented blue enamel Roman numerals.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gilded Brass French Strut Mantel Clock
Gilded Brass French Strut Mantel Clock

Gilded Brass French Strut Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Gilded Strut clock with intertwined ribbon decoration, the front embellished with turquoise pastes, gilded bezel with bevelled glass. Silvered engine turned dial with Roman nume...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Brass and Champleve Enamel Clock Set, 3
French Brass and Champleve Enamel Clock Set, 3

French Brass and Champleve Enamel Clock Set, 3

Located in Astoria, NY

French Polished Brass and Champleve Enamel Clock Three Piece Clock Set, early 20th century, comprising: a clock surmounted by a dome, centered by a painted enamel dial, the movement ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Brass Mantel Clock With Painted Enamel Dial
French Brass Mantel Clock With Painted Enamel Dial

French Brass Mantel Clock With Painted Enamel Dial

Located in Norwich, GB

French brass gilded mantel clock with four turned pilasters surmounted by a stepped dome top with central finial and standing on a raised moulded plinth.

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1910s French Edwardian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock
French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French brass Champleve enamel mantel clock. Finely decorated brass and champleve bow fronted case with sky blue ground and floral enamel .

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19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set
Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Antique French Porcelain, Gilt and Silvered Brass Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This wonderful clock set, which is comprised of a mantel clock and pair of flanking vases, is designed in a fanciful French ‘Oriental’ style.

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Late 19th Century French Chinese Export Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique French Mantel Clock in Black Marble & Brass
19th Century Antique French Mantel Clock in Black Marble & Brass

19th Century Antique French Mantel Clock in Black Marble & Brass

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant antique French mantel clock is crafted from exquisite black marble, showcasing timeless sophistication and 19th-century charm.

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19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock
Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

Antique French Japy Freres Brass Champleve Enameled Cloisonne Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Dayton, OH

Antqiue late 19th Century French Japy Freres gilt brass enameled mantel clock featuring neoclassical styling with polychrome champleve enamel accents, four columns with spire finials...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock
19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock

19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Basildon, GB

19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock, by Japy Freres.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London
Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London

Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London

By Santiago James Moore French

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This lovely small library clock has a spring-driven eight-day twin chain-fusee movement with going and striking trains.

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Early 19th Century George IV Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Skeleton Mantel Clock
French Skeleton Mantel Clock

French Skeleton Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Skeleton clock with Gothic style brass frame standing on a marquetry inlaid rosewood base with bun feet.

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, Marble & Brass, 1925 Sue & Mare
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, Marble & Brass, 1925 Sue & Mare

French Art Deco Mantel Clock Set, Marble & Brass, 1925 Sue & Mare

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco mantel clock set in the style of Sue & Mare, France, circa 1925.

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1910s French Art Deco Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis Jaquine Brass Wag-on-the Wall Clock 19th C
Antique French Louis Jaquine Brass Wag-on-the Wall Clock 19th C

Antique French Louis Jaquine Brass Wag-on-the Wall Clock 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A fine example of a 19th-century French wag-on-the-wall clock by Louis Jaquine. This clock features an intricately designed brass case with ornate floral and foliate motifs, typical ...

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19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, white enamel dial with original hands and key, eight day French movement and a ...

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19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock
Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

Antique Victorian Miniature French Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

A highly desirable antique Victorian miniature French four glass carriage clock with an eight day movement beautifully presented in a gilt brass case with bevelled glass panels to al...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu
19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock with Ormalu

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 Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.

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19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Brass Miniature Mantle Clock Jackson Paris 19C
Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Brass Miniature Mantle Clock Jackson Paris 19C

Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Brass Miniature Mantle Clock Jackson Paris 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptional and Handsome French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Miniature Carriage or Mantle Clock Time Piece of outstanding quality and classical rectangular outline. Made in France ...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

French Belle Époque Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
French Belle Époque Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

French Belle Époque Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

Located in Worcester, GB

French Belle Époque Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti, circa 1900 A finely crafted French mantel clock from the Belle Époque period, attributed to the esteemed ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French miniature brass carriage clock in case
French miniature brass carriage clock in case

French miniature brass carriage clock in case

Located in Delft, NL

French miniature brass carriage clock in case The carriage clock in black leather case has an enamel dial with Roman numerals.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Brass Carriage Clock
French Early 20th Century Brass Carriage Clock

French Early 20th Century Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful traditional brass carriage clock made in France in the early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, white enamel dial with original hands and key, eight day French movement and a ...

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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Four Glass Mantel Clock
French Four Glass Mantel Clock

French Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French four glass mantel clock French four glass mantel clock with large bevelled glass panels housed in a patinated bronze case with gilded Acanthus leaf decoration standing on o...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working
Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working

Antique French Clock Dial Face Wall Clock, Fully Working

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A charming antique French comptoise clock dial, beautifully naïve repoussé work surround with painted decoration, porcelain enamel dial with brass hands.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt
French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt

French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt

Located in Norwich, GB

Brass cased Carriage clock in a bevel glazed cornice case with oval viewing aperture with silvered platform lever escapement. Gilded dial mask with foliate engraving. Enamel dial ...

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1880s French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh
Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine antique Victorian French brass carriage clock with an 8 day movement retailed by Latshea & Sons of Edinburgh and made in France.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

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Brass

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement
Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – 8 Day Movement

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming antique French brass carriage clock of classic design with a beautifully proportioned case and elegant white enamel dial.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Mantel Clock Garniture Set in Onyx and Gilt Brass
19th Century French Mantel Clock Garniture Set in Onyx and Gilt Brass

19th Century French Mantel Clock Garniture Set in Onyx and Gilt Brass

Located in New York, NY

Antique (late 19th century) French garniture including mantel portico style mantel clock and pair of vases, finely cut from onyx stone with gilt brass mounts including masks, ram hea...

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock
Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock

Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock, late 19th century, case surmounted by a cherub seated by a clamshell, surrounded by seashells and dolphins and fishtails, the circular dial wi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock
Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock, having a quality antique French carriage clock with a serpentine shaped brass case, having a circular white enamel dia...

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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set
French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture Set   This attractive French Art Deco Clock is styled in a demi-lune shape with matching garniture.  

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Enamel

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...

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19th Century French Regency Antique French Brass Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock
Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock

Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian French quality brass miniature carriage clock having a quality brass case with shaped corners and bevelled edge, glass panels, shaped carrying handle to the top, wh...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Antique brass clock set with religious decoration

Antique brass clock set with religious decoration

Located in London, GB

This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian church bells.

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

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 father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Gilt Champleve Decorated Clock Garniture
French Gilt Champleve Decorated Clock Garniture

French Gilt Champleve Decorated Clock Garniture

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

French gilt champleve clock garniture Rectangular case standing on a stepped moulded base with turned feet, applied frieze decoration below a beautifully decorated champleve ename...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Enamelled and Engraved Brass Carriage Clock
Antique French Enamelled and Engraved Brass Carriage Clock

Antique French Enamelled and Engraved Brass Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French enamelled and engraved brass carriage clock French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 12cm, width 8cm, depth 7cm Case: Height 15cm, width 11cm, depth 9cm ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Style Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

French Empire style bronze mantel clock.

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

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 the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderfu...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Art Deco Green Marble Clock
French Art Deco Green Marble Clock

French Art Deco Green Marble Clock

By Hour Lavigne

Located in Northampton, GB

Just Hour Lavigne Movement From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this French Art Deco Green Marble Clock. The clock finished in solid green and black marble fea...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

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 inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eig...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock
Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock with the original leather travelling case and key, having a quality brass carriage clock with an eight day ...

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19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Quality antique 19th century French boulle mantle clock
Quality antique 19th century French boulle mantle clock

Quality antique 19th century French boulle mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique 19th century French boulle mantle clock, having a fantastic quality boulle mantle clock inlaid with brass and ormolu mounts casing a circular dial with the original h...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French mantle clock
Fantastic quality antique Victorian French mantle clock

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Victorian French mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian French mantle clock with a French eight day movement striking on bell, with circular ename...

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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Victorian French Ornate Gilded Clock
Fine Antique Victorian French Ornate Gilded Clock

Fine Antique Victorian French Ornate Gilded Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine antique Victorian French ornate gilded clock with delightful ornate cupids and flowers. The clock is an 8 day movement with original hands and a cupid to the base. A delightf...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French XVIIth century Religeuse style.

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1890s French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era

By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III

Located in Bochum, NRW

This is a good-sized French mantel clock dating from around 1880. It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Outstanding quality antique Victorian brass French mantle clock
Outstanding quality antique Victorian brass French mantle clock

Outstanding quality antique Victorian brass French mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian brass French mantle clock, having a late 19th century French eight day mantel clock with a quality brass temple shaped case, having circular dia...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900
Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique skeleton clock, France, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Stunning quality Antique large French brass carriage clock
Stunning quality Antique large French brass carriage clock

Stunning quality Antique large French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique large French brass carriage clock, having a quality brass case with glass panels and a handle to the top, Lovely unusual porcelain dial, 8 day movement with ...

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Early 19th Century Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass
19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass

19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass

Located in Berlin, DE

A beautiful antique original French wall clock (Comtoise). Enamelled dial pendulum and 2 weights the border is made of stamped brass sheet is in good condition.

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19th Century French Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Antique French Wooden Chiming Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Located in Detroit, MI

This beautiful antique French wooden mantel clock was made in France circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Carriage Clock, Brass, c.1900, Elegant Roman Design
Antique French Carriage Clock, Brass, c.1900, Elegant Roman Design

Antique French Carriage Clock, Brass, c.1900, Elegant Roman Design

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and elegant French early 20th century carriage clock with Roman numeral dial and bevelled glass. Unsigned but very reminiscent of similar clocks by Reid & Sons Paris....

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass

Clock in Brass, "La Fontaine", France, circa 1900

Clock in Brass, "La Fontaine", France, circa 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Clock in brass, "La Fontaine", France, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Rococo Revival Antique French Brass Clocks

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass inlaid Boulle clock.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Brass Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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Antique French Brass Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique French brass clocks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique French brass clocks available were constructed with great care. Antique French brass clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique French brass clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Louis XV and Louis XVI antique French brass clocks are of considerable interest. Many antique French brass clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Japy Frères, Samuel Marti and Vincenti et Cie produced popular antique French brass clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique French Brass Clocks?

Prices for antique French brass clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique French brass clocks begin at $240 and can go as high as $198,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,365.

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 French Brass Clocks
  • 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.