How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I 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.

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 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.

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 Horse Clock Clocks

Marble Horse

Horse Dress

German Regulator Wall Clock

Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey

$20,414

H 22.05 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in

Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey

Located in London, GB

Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey French, 19th Century Height 56cm, width 34cm, depth 14cm.

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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

19th Swiss Made French Bronze Horse Carriage Clock

$1,586

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 2.56 in

19th Swiss Made French Bronze Horse Carriage Clock

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century French rectangular weathered bronze horse carriage or "officers' clock" with handle and glass panels showing the internal platform escapement, as they replaced the large...

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19th Century French Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Silvered Table Clock With Two Horse heads. German 1910´s

$1,290

H 7.49 in W 5.71 in D 3.94 in

Silvered Table Clock With Two Horse heads. German 1910´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Below the clock face, there are two sculpted horse heads protruding from the base, adding a decorative element to the piece.

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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Metal

Fine and Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Horses, Mare Tending Her Foal circa 1820

$6,736

H 18 in W 12.5 in D 6 in

Fine and Early Bronze and Sienna Marble Horses, Mare Tending Her Foal circa 1820

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful, original and early clock depicting a mare tending her foal. Beautifully and delicately modelled in bronze, full of life and movement with a lovely antique patina. The cl...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

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Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock with a Patinated Horse

Unavailable

H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock with a Patinated Horse

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rococo gilt bronze clock with a patinated horse.

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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Restauration Clock Horse Attacked by a Snake

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H 22.05 in W 10.24 in D 3.55 in

French Restauration Clock Horse Attacked by a Snake

Located in Marseille, FR

French Restauration clock, representing a horse attacked by a snake, in patinated and gilded bronze.

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack Clock

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Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack Clock

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

The casing consists of full dress horse tack, including stirrups and embellished bits.

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19th Century French Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Early 19th Century Cut Crystal and Bronze Clock with Horses

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H 19.69 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in

Early 19th Century Cut Crystal and Bronze Clock with Horses

Located in Paris, FR

Sizeable Charles X mantel clock composed of a high, cut-crystal base topped by two silvery bronze horses whose torsos transform into intertwining, gilt bronze tails.

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Three-Piece Crystal and Bronze Dore Clock with Sea Horses and Obelisks

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H 20 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Three-Piece Crystal and Bronze Dore Clock with Sea Horses and Obelisks

Located in Houston, TX

This exceptional clock set is crystal that is finely cut and faceted.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Bronze Doré Mantle Clock with Stallion and Mare Horses, French, circa 1880

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H 16 in W 13 in L 16 in

Bronze Doré Mantle Clock with Stallion and Mare Horses, French, circa 1880

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Bronze doré (gilded bronze) mantel (fireplace) clock with stallion and mare Arabian Horses, French, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Important Restoration Period Clock with Horses

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H 27.56 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in

Important Restoration Period Clock with Horses

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Important Restoration period clock with horses Important Restauration period gilt bronze horse clock with key and pendulum, large decoration.

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1820s French Restauration Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Empire Style Mantel or Table Clock with Horse & Warrior Sculpture

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H 21.5 in W 10.6 in D 5.7 in

Gilt Bronze Empire Style Mantel or Table Clock with Horse & Warrior Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful, rare and sizable antique clock from the early to mid-1800s. If you are looking for an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock to grace your mantel piece or side tab...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Sevres Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock Set Hunting Dogs & Horses

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H 15.5 in W 7.75 in D 5.75 in

Sevres Pink Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock Set Hunting Dogs & Horses

By Charles Hour, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb antique French clock set, beautifully elegant classical design in ormolu (finely gilded bronze) by the esteemed maker Charles Hour and clockmaker Japy Frères. It is mounted ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

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H 19.1 in W 11.26 in D 5.12 in

Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Restoration-period bronze clock with brown and gilded patina depicting a horse playing with a small dog.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse

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H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse

By Burmantofts Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very rare Burmantofts Faience Arts & Crafts mantel clock of flaring rectangular column shape, cast in relief with fruiting swags and winged putti masks, the top surmounted with a g...

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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Faience

Norman Horse - Latonia and No. 1012 Clock Top, circa 1894

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H 10 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Norman Horse - Latonia and No. 1012 Clock Top

Located in Long Island City, NY

Maker: Ansonia Clock Company Title: Norman Horse - Latonia and No. 1012 Clock Top Year: circa 1894 Medium: Cast Sculpture with Zinc-based Alloy Size: 10 in. x 12 in. x 4.5 in. (25.4 ...

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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Metal

Boulle Clock with Horses

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H 61.03 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in

Boulle Clock with Horses

Located in Noord-Brabant, NL

Boulle Clock with Horses from Turtle Wood and Brass Inlay

Category

19th Century French Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique German Regulator Wall Clock Junghans Horse

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H 47 in W 16 in D 7.5 in

Antique German Regulator Wall Clock Junghans Horse

Located in Newberry, SC

An impressive German Regulator Wall Clock in the Viennese style dating to 1890 with a walnut case featuring turned and carved columns, floral decorations and crowned by a horse.

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19th Century German Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique German Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Horse

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H 44 in W 15.5 in D 7.25 in

Large Antique German Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Horse

Located in Newberry, SC

An exceptional German Regulator Wall Clock in the Viennese style dating to 1890 with a mahogany case featuring turned and carved columns and topped by a rearing horse.

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19th Century German Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Horse Shoe Design Marble Clock

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H 3.3 in W 2.8 in D 2.5 in

Horse Shoe Design Marble Clock

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The horse shoe is decorated with seven gilded metal nail heads and the clock comes with it's original silk lined leather case which is designed to stand.

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1890s English Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble

Rare French 18th Century Horse Clock, Paris, circa 1760-1770

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H 10.24 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in

Rare French 18th Century Horse Clock, Paris, circa 1760-1770

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Rare Louis XV "horse" Clock, Paris Circa 1760-1770 Bronze model of a horse galloping black patina, carrying on his back a cylindrical box decorated rococo acanthus. containing movem...

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

$188,414

H 98.43 in W 21.26 in D 13 in

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian ornate brass carriage clock

$1,286

H 6.7 in W 3.75 in D 3.15 in

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian ornate brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality large antique Victorian quality ornate brass carriage clock having a quality eight day French movement in an ornate brass case with turned columns to the corners, w...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

$8,846

H 7.88 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

The contrast between rich blue enamel, in light and dark hues, and bright gilt bronze gives this carriage clock a sumptuous, luxurious feel. With a timeless design, the clock could b...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

$705

H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Travel clock with case. Metal, glass, leather, etc. XIX century. Case with lid at the top and front with a transparent glass sheet, upholstered on the inside, containing a travel cl...

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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Metal, Other

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

$48,260

H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

By Languereau, Maison Marquis

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

English Sporting ArtistEnglish 1950's Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Horse in Landscape

$1,333Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 18.5 in

English 1950's Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Horse in Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Horse in a Landscape English artist, mid 20th century indistinctly signed oil on board, framed: 14.5 x 18.5 inches board: 12 x 16 inches provenance: private collection...

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Mid-20th Century English School Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Oil

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

$19,100

H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Parisian pendule is detailed with Roman numer...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

$550,000

H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

$1,020,739

H 33.47 in W 44.49 in D 24.81 in

Russian Malachite and Silver Table by Imperial Silversmiths the Grachev Brothers

By Grachev Brothers

Located in London, GB

Russian malachite and silver table by Imperial silversmiths the Grachev Brothers Russian, 1884 Measures: Height 85cm, width 113cm, depth 63cm This beautiful silver table was man...

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Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Silver

Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"

$231,400

H 34 in W 32 in D 13 in

Exceptional White Marble Figural Sculpture Clock, "Nubian Slaying the Lion"

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An exceptional and monumental white marble figural sculpture clock, "A Nubian Slaying The Lion" by Jean-Joseph Jacquet (Belgian, 1822–1898), circa 1860. This extremely impressive ...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

$74,854

H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 7.49 in

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm, width 54cm, depth 19cm This exceptional timepiece was made in Empire period Fr...

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Art Nouveau Style Carriage Clock

$2,381

H 6 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in

French Art Nouveau Style Carriage Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Nouveau brass Carriage clock with decorative handle, standing on a raised, stepped base and resting on turned brass feet. Beautifully decorated gilded dial mask, enamel dial ...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Clock by Alfred Beurdeley, France, 1860

$76,397

H 39.38 in W 29.14 in D 10.24 in

Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Clock by Alfred Beurdeley, France, 1860

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptional cartel presents a remarkable work of bronze and an ornamentation resuming the Boulle marquetry that can be attributed to Alfred-Emmanuel Beurdeley (1847-1919), a gre...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Horse Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Horse Clock Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique horse clock clocks available for sale. The range of distinct antique horse clock clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Antique horse clock clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Antique horse clock clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Empire and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique horse clock clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Hour, Etienne LeNoir and Japy Frères are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Horse Clock Clocks?

Prices for antique horse clock clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique horse clock clocks begin at $833 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.

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 Horse Clock 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.
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.
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 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.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.