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.

Antique French Figural Clocks

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Waterbury Clock Company

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Clock Garniture Signed Houdon

H 36 in W 15 in D 20 in

Figural Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gilt bronze musical cherubs figural clock.

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu

Figural Clock

H 20 in W 34 in D 6 in

Antique Figural Clock

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Magnificent gilt bronze clock signed Barbadienne founder, rouge Royale marble base.

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Figural Clock

H 33 in Dm 25 in

French Bronze Figural Clock Depicting Aurora

Located in Norwich, GB

French Bronze figural clock with a finely cast Bronze statue depicting Aurora holding a brass Orb

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1870s French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French Bronze Figural Clock Depicting Aurora

H 25 in W 7 in D 6 in

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

An Exquisite Antique French Period Empire Neoclassical gilt bronze figural clock embellished with

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu, Steel, Enamel

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

H 18 in W 15 in D 6 in

Louis XVI French Figural Mantle Clock

Located in Greenlawn, NY

warrior, the female figure, wearing a flowing robe, kneels with outstretched arms before a soldier wearing

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI French Figural Mantle Clock

H 15.5 in W 13 in D 7 in

French Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

: French Date: 19th century Size: Height 14 x 12 x 4 3/4 inches Claude Galle (1759 - 1815), is one

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

H 14 in W 12 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Sevres Style Figural Garniture Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This excuisite 3-piece 19th century French ormolu mounted porcelain clock set comprising a central

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Style Figural Garniture Clock Set

H 22 in W 12 in D 8 in

19th Century French Gilt Figural Clock Set

Located in Norwalk, CT

An amazing piece dating to the early 19th century. This clock set is of the best quality, a true

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Figural Clock Set

H 19 in W 16 in D 6 in

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 9 in D 5 in

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Large Antique French Empire style figural patinated bronze, gilt bronze and green marble clock

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Large Antique French Empire Style Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

French White Marble and Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock Housed in a white marble figural case depicting a wall

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1870s French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble

French White Marble and Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock

H 17.25 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 19th Century This Amazing, Stunning French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock is

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19th Century Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock

H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 8.25 in

Very Important French Japy Frères Figural Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in New York, NY

A very important French gilt bronze and Rouge marble figural mantel clock by Japy Frères

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Very Important French Japy Frères Figural Mantel Clock

H 30.75 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

Large 19th Century French Bronze Figural Chariot Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large 19th century French bronze figural chariot clock with 5 inches porcelain dial and fancy

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1840s French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bronze Figural Chariot Clock

H 12.5 in W 17 in D 12 in

French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Depicting Amphitrite's Chariot

Located in New York, NY

Gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock depicting Amphitrite's chariot drawn by Dolphins attributed

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Depicting Amphitrite's Chariot

H 21 in W 18 in D 8 in

c.1810 French Figural Mantle Clock Signed Dubuc.

Located in Greenlawn, NY

George Washington series. Size: 20 in. high 11 in. wide Unless otherwise noted all our clocks

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

c.1810 French Figural Mantle Clock Signed Dubuc.

H 20 in W 11 in D 6 in

19th century French ormolu and marble figural mantel clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century ormolu and marble figural mantel clock circa 1870. Parisian made mantel clock with

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

19th century French ormolu and marble figural mantel clock

H 18 in W 12.25 in D 6 in

19th Century French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Amour & Psyche Mantel Clock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very fine gilt bronze figural mantel clock featuring cupid (also known as amour) swooning a

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19th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Gilt Dore Bronze Figural Amour & Psyche Mantel Clock

H 20 in W 13 in D 5 in

French Boulle Clock

Located in New York, NY

Important French Boulle and ormolu table clock with all-over brass inlay. Face inset with numbers

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

French Boulle Clock

H 36 in W 17 in D 6.5 in

Early 19th Century French Empire, Rouge Marble Dore Bronze Mounted Figural Clock

Located in Roslyn, NY

This early 19th century Empire style figural clock with a snake as the hands on the clock is set on

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire, Rouge Marble Dore Bronze Mounted Figural Clock

H 20 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in

19th Century French Bronze & Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Tarry Town, NY

19th century. As you incorporate this French Bronze and Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock into your

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Late 19th Century French Edwardian Antique French Figural Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze & Black Marble Figural Mantel Clock

H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 8 in

French 19th / 20th Century Bronze Cartel Clock, Figural, Dore

Located in Stamford, CT

A French Bronze Wall, Cartel Clock Late 19th Century, Solid Bronze, Figural A fine solid

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Figural Clocks

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Steel, Bronze

French 19th / 20th Century Bronze Cartel Clock, Figural, Dore

H 33 in W 15.5 in D 5 in

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine large 19th century French gilt bronze mantel clock modeled in form of a classical lady

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 28 in W 27.5 in D 8 in

A 19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Raingo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze clock depicting mother

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

A 19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Raingo

H 19.5 in W 21 in D 9 in

A Louis XVI Period Antique French, Patinated and Dore Bronze Mounted Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

Figural Clock. A pair of maidens are mounted on either side of the clock, which rests on an original

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

A Louis XVI Period Antique French, Patinated and Dore Bronze Mounted Figural Clock

H 12 in W 16 in D 5 in

French Figural Bronze Clock, Louis Sauvageau

Located in Cypress, CA

Impressive 19th century French gilt and patinated bronze figural clock signed Louis Sauvageau

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Figural Bronze Clock, Louis Sauvageau

H 22 in W 22 in D 10 in

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Early 19th century French Empire period gilt bronze figural clock. Free shipping within the

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

Early 19th Century French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Clock

H 21 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

Marks to movement: ELR, 1903, R73 to underside of lid. Origin: French Date: circa 1880

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Figural Mantle Clock

H 19 in W 22 in D 8 in

19th Century French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A fine quality gilt bronze and porcelain figural mantel clock. The figure of a maiden placing a

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 26.5 in W 19 in D 10.25 in

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

Located in valatie, NY

This handsome bronze mantel clock is from the French Empire period with a standing figure placing

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

H 7.5 in W 6 in D 24.5 in

French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock with Glass Dome, circa 1820

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French Charles X period ormolu mantel clock. The drum case flanked by a young couple standing

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1820s French Charles X Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock with Glass Dome, circa 1820

H 23 in W 20 in D 7 in

Louis XV Style 19th Century French Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Southall, GB

Louis XV style 19th century French figural gilt bronze mantel clock. The enamel dial with Roman

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XV Style 19th Century French Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 11.03 in

Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Budapest, HU

French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Rare Double Patina, Around 1830 ~~ Excellent condition

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1820s French Charles X Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Fire-Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in

French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market

Located in New York, NY

A French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Style Figural clock with a Woman Resting on a Seat

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market

H 19 in W 14 in D 5 in

19th Century Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

Located in London, GB

An ormolu cased Cartel clock by Vincenti & Cie Constructed in gilt bronze, depicting a well

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

H 33 in W 10 in D 8 in

French Louis Xv1 Style Striking Figural Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock

Located in London, GB

A wonderful French Louis XV1 style striking figural ormolu-mounted white marble clock. The

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis Xv1 Style Striking Figural Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock

H 16.15 in W 15.36 in D 6.3 in

French Figural Bronze Pandora Mantel Shelf Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

French mantel shelf clock, mid 19th c., black slate case, with gilt bronze mounts, figural topper

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French Figural Bronze Pandora Mantel Shelf Clock

H 20.5 in W 10.75 in D 5.25 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century French gilt bronze and marble figural clock garniture set in the manner of Rollin of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set

H 20 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

champleve enamel figural clock, signed Boulez, marks on movement ROBLIN & FILS FRERES, A Paris, 32499. Found

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1880s French Moorish Antique French Figural Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Antique French Orientalist/Moorish Silver/Gilt Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

H 27.5 in W 14 in D 11 in

Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Figural Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

Signed E. GUBELIN, LUCERNE Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: Clock: 20 in. x 18 1/2

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19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Quality French Gilt Bronze and Carrara Marble Figural Clock Set

H 20 in Dm 18.5 in

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

thoughtfully holds a strand of hair in a relaxed reclining pose. Antique French gilt bronze figural clock,19th

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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique French Figural Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Italian Girl with Mandolin French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century

H 14.2 in W 11 in D 4 in

Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine gilt bronze, patinated bronze and marble clock by Marlin & Cottin, 26 rue Amelot, Paris

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Marble Figural Clock

H 22 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

French Figural Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze, White Marble 19th Century Clock

Located in Houston, TX

Large scale mantel or tabletop clock in the neoclassic style of a woman reclining and a Child with

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French Figural Gilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze, White Marble 19th Century Clock

H 17.5 in W 22 in D 8 in

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock, the circular white enamel dial signed "Baudoin A Paris

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock

H 25 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Amazing Ornate French Style Patinated Bronze Tiffany Figural Mantel Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Black marble mantel clock with Dore bronze highlights surmounted by a patinated bronze statue of

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Early 1900s North American Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Amazing Ornate French Style Patinated Bronze Tiffany Figural Mantel Clock

H 21.5 in W 13.5 in D 9 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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19th Century French Egyptian Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

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

H 17.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali

Located in Benington, Herts

A large and impressive French Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock of exceptional quality and

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1820s French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Large French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock of Exceptional Quali

H 20 in W 13.75 in D 6 in

19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Tarry Town, NY

craftsmanship, as this French Marble and Bronze Figural Mantel Clock is more than just an object; it's a tribute

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Marble & Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Signed By Japy Freres

H 18 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare model of a French Empire mantle clock depicting an allegory to "La Prudenzia" or Prudence

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

H 25 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in

Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique French Figural Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock

H 19 in W 21.5 in D 7 in

Antique French Art Nouveau Cold-Painted Bronze Figural Statue 8 Day Clock 1900

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & very large antique French Art Nouveau figural statue clock, circa 1900. The clock is made

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Art Nouveau Cold-Painted Bronze Figural Statue 8 Day Clock 1900

H 26.25 in W 15 in D 9.25 in

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu Mantel Clock French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and

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1870s French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 14 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in New York, NY

Louis XV style gilt bronze figural mantel clock Mid/late 19th century The 8-day time and strike

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

H 23 in W 28 in D 12 in

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional and difficult to find Art Deco Garniture Clock Set depicting a young lady looking

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique French Figural Clocks

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Onyx, Spelter

Antique French Art Deco Figural Spelter & Onyx Garniture Mantel Clock Set Uriano

H 13.5 in W 22 in D 6 in

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock. This elegant and sophisticated

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique French Figural Clocks

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Ormolu

Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock

H 16.15 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

French Louis XVI Style Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock - Étienne Le Noir, Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and Palatial French Louis XVI style figural gilt bronze mantel clock. The vase shaped

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock - Étienne Le Noir, Paris

H 29.25 in W 21 in D 10.5 in

French Gilt Bronze Figural Antique Clock w Renaissance Poet early 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Fine and elegant work of gold-plated bronze as mantel clock in the romantic style. Guilloche

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Early 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Figural Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Figural Antique Clock w Renaissance Poet early 19th century

H 14.6 in W 11 in D 3.5 in

Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870

By Maison Baguès

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Louis XV style gilt and Patinated bronze figural clock garniture by Maison Baguès. This

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Figural Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870

H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in

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Antique French Figural Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique French figural clocks available for sale. The range of distinct antique French figural clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Antique French figural 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. Antique French figural clocks made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique French figural clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Raingo Frères, Japy Frères and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique French Figural Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,750, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $124,500 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 French Figural Clocks

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.

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