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 Mantle Clocks

Brass Mantle

Black Victorian Mantle

Marble And Bronze Clock

Victorian 8 Day Mantel Clock

French Black Marble Mantel Clock

Ornate Clock

Black Forest Carved Wood Clocks

19th Century Mantel Clock 1860

Allegorical French Louis Philippe Clock of Clio the Greek Muse of History

$7,500

Allegorical French Louis Philippe Clock of Clio the Greek Muse of History

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Louis Philippe allegorical gilt bronze and marble mantle clock depicting Clio, The Greek Muse of History.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Standing Classical Lady Unveiling an Urn of Plenty

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Standing Classical Lady Unveiling an Urn of Plenty

By A. Ravrio

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late French Empire mantle clock in gilded bronze depicting a standing classical lady on the left side of the clock plinth with her left arm outstretched holding drapery concealing ...

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1820s French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Clock Garniture Set

$4,490 / set

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Clock Garniture Set

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 19th Century gilt bronze mantle clock garniture set of exceptional quality comprising of a clock with a stunning pair of matching three branch candelabra, all are profusel...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Bronze Clock Depicting Urania Greek Muse of Astronomy

$9,600Sale 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 the Greek Muse of Astronomy standing on a stepped rectangular gilded bronze base h...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris

$7,674 / set

19th Century French Clock Garniture By Prosper Roussel Of Paris

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning ormolu and onyx mantle clock with garniture. Surmounted by a seated cupid on a octagonal shaped base with a wreath border, twin barrel movement striking on a bell ,an enam...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Orientalist Bronze Mounted Siena Marble Mantel Clock

$5,200

Mid-19th Century Orientalist Bronze Mounted Siena Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid 19th Century Orientalist Bronze Mounted Siena Marble Mantle Clock, France. The classically robed maiden wearing an intricately detailed turban and holding a pen, while leaning on...

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19th Century French Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

"Shop of the Crafter" Table Clock - Stickley era W7530 SPECIAL SPECIAL SALE

$2,900

"Shop of the Crafter" Table Clock - Stickley era W7530 SPECIAL SPECIAL SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

SPECIAL SALE This is a "Shop of the Crafter" Antique Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock in good working order. Made in the early 1900s, the clock is in excellent condition.

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Oak

A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture

$32,700

A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Designed as a celebration of music and lyric poetry with Grecian classical nymphs. The mantle clock modelled with two seated classically robed nymphs with musical attributes and an o...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

A French Fire-Gilt Bronze Restauration-Era Clock Featuring the “Shepherd Paris”

$7,980

A French Fire-Gilt Bronze Restauration-Era Clock Featuring the “Shepherd Paris”

Located in 263-0031, JP

A mantle clock of very good quality from the French Restoration period c 1820.

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

$35,425

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Ground Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of vases and covers.

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19th Century French Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large & Grand French Louis XVI Style White Marble Mantel Clock, Circa 1890

$57,021

Large & Grand French Louis XVI Style White Marble Mantel Clock, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A Grand White Marble French Mantle Clock In the Louis XVI Style Carved from a single block of marble, the mantel clock of substantial scale resting on gilt bronze oblate feet, the d...

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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Marble

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

$2,500

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage elaborately decorated French porcelain mantle clock dates from the 1850's. The delicate porcelain has hand painted colorful sculpted flowers, gleaming gold gilt scrolls ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

$6,140

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This late 19th-century French mantle clock is a refined example of Neo-Grec design paired with exceptional European horological craftsmanship.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Slate

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock in finely chased and gilded bronze made in France in the first quarter of the 19thC.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt Candelabras French 1890

$1,907

Louis XVI Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt Candelabras French 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This is an elegant French Louis XVI-style garniture set, comprising a mantle clock and a pair of matching candelabra, crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and veined marble Bought from a ...

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1890s Louis XVI Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

$3,200 / set

19th Century Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Berlin, DE

The mantle clock with two matching vases constructed of pink veined marble and gilt metal.

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Outstanding Quality Large Antique French Porcelain and Gilded Metal Clock Set

$7,970 / set

Outstanding Quality Large Antique French Porcelain and Gilded Metal Clock Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality large antique Victorian French porcelain and gilded metal clock set consisting of a pair of candelabra and a mantle clock.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s

$11,500

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk or Mantle Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 10 inch (25cm) X Width 10 inch (25...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Fine Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture by François Linke

$32,700

A Fine Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and White Marble Three-Piece Clock Garniture, By François Linke. Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of four-light candelabra.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

$11,500

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing, and gilding.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Garniture De Cheminée

$88,563 / set

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Garniture De Cheminée

By Henry Dasson

Located in London, GB

An important Garniture de Cheminée in the manner of Henry Dasson Constructed in well cast and chased gilt bronze, with 'Sevres' type 'jewelled' gilded porcelain with a Bleu Célest...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Allegorical French Empire clock Titled " Le Sacrifice d’Iphigénie "

$12,800Sale Price|20% Off

Allegorical French Empire clock Titled " Le Sacrifice d’Iphigénie "

By Claude Galle, Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a period French Empire mantle clock which depicts the argument between Achilles and Agamemnon in Homer’s Iliad.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

$22,400Sale Price|20% Off

Rare French Empire Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze Signed Lepaute

By Jean-André Lepaute 1

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extremely rare and important French Empire mantle clock signed by the master clock making dynasty of Jean-Andre Lepaute and his brother Jean-Baptiste Lepaute.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

$218,002

A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

By Jean-François Denière

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Large and Exceptional Napoleon III Period Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture. By Denière, Paris. Comprising a mantle clock and pair of eight-light...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XVI Clock Depicting L’Etude 'Learning' et La Philosophie 'Philosophy'

$35,000

Louis XVI Clock Depicting L’Etude 'Learning' et La Philosophie 'Philosophy'

By François Rémond

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Louis XVI mantle clock depicting “L’Etude et La Philosophie” (Learning and Philosophy).

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Sèvres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock

$2,500

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Sèvres Style Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Dating from the early 20th century, this magnificent French Rococo-style mantle clock seamlessly balances striking antique artistry with the effortless convenience of modern timekeep...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

$4,500Sale Price|40% Off

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France.

Category

Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

$6,000Sale Price|23% Off

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France

Located in New York, NY

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Porcelain Mantle Shelf Clock Bailey Banks, 19th Century

$1,350

Antique Porcelain Mantle Shelf Clock Bailey Banks, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

A hand-decorated with a floral motif for Bailey Banks and Biddle jewelers and gilt through the entire body. The painted porcelain dial on this clock is absolutely charming with hand-...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century German Black Forest Carved Clock Mounted Lamp - No shade

$4,295

19th Century German Black Forest Carved Clock Mounted Lamp - No shade

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional large scale 19th century black forest mantle clock with fine carved mountain goats and tree forms to the body - resting on a gilt wood base and wired for a lamp!

Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Quartz

Fantastic Quality Silver Plated Desk Clock

$1,260

Fantastic Quality Silver Plated Desk Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic Quality Silver Plated Desk/Mantle Clock having a quality ornate silver plated shaped case with glass door covering the enamel circular dial, flanked by Corinthian columns o...

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Early 20th Century Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romulus and Remus

$11,107

Large Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romulus and Remus

Located in Madrid, ES

This exceptional French Empire/Charles X mantle clock, crafted circa 1825, stands as a testament to the highest standards of bronze casting, chasing, and gilding of its era.

Category

1820s Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

$116,462

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot

Located in London, GB

A Superb Coromandel-Veneered Mantle Clock The case constructed of very well-figured Coromandel giving the maximum amount of decorative effect, with gilt bronze accents; the plinth...

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19th Century English Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details

$2,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco pink marble mantle, desk or chapel clock with bronze details Beautiful design and perfectly working Art Deco clock with a chime.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gérard-Jean Galle, 1788 – 1846 French mantel Clock Early 19th Century signed

$10,800

Gérard-Jean Galle, 1788 – 1846 French mantel Clock Early 19th Century signed

By Gérard-Jean Galle

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire mantle clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, Restauration era, Neoclassical, antique clock, Ormolu, gilt bronze, French gilt bronze, bronze dorée, gold plated , Apollo, lyre, h...

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel clock from the French Empire early 19th century 'Apollo, playing 58 cm

$9,914

Mantel clock from the French Empire early 19th century 'Apollo, playing 58 cm

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire mantle clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, Restauration era, Neoclassical, antique clock, Ormolu, gilt bronze, French gilt bronze, bronze dorée, gold plated , Apollo, lyre, ...

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1810s French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Louis XVI French Table Clock by Segaud, Carrara Marble, Antique, Circa 1780

$4,695

Louis XVI French Table Clock by Segaud, Carrara Marble, Antique, Circa 1780

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique French Portico Clock, Louis XVI White Marble Mantle Clock, Ormolu Mounted Portico Clock, 18th Century French Clock Legand Paris, Neoclassical Marble Skeleton Clock, Legand à ...

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1790s French Directoire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

$12,260

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

His inventory, proven December 1, 1863, shows a number of items related to the trade of clock and watch making. Among the list were: 1 clock sign, 1 clock, 2 large clocks, 1 mantle c...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Table Clock Mantle 1913 Tree of Life Design

$8,992Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Silver Art Nouveau Table Clock Mantle 1913 Tree of Life Design

By William Hair Haseler

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Sterling Silver Table Clock decorated with an impressive Art Nouveau design showing a Tree of Life design with two figures picking a basket of apples from the t...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Cent Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, Signed France

$1,500

19th Cent Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, Signed France

Located in Stamford, CT

Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, France, Signed` A charming casket shaped small clock having gilt bronze and marble form, working, artist signed and made in ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

$164,417

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Comprising a mantle clock and a pair of ten-light candelabra. The clock surmounted by a silver and gilt-bronze figure of a neoclassical diaphanous female figure sculpted by Albert-Er...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

$3,836

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical gilded ormolu urn finials and scrolling foliate mounts.

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

$4,950 / set

French Clock Garniture de Cheminee by Etienne Maxant

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Montreal, QC

This set is a particularly fine example of this sort mantle ornament; The clock, surmounted by a Cupid with bow and arrow, is flanked by a pair of Campana shaped urns.

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

$1,591

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Art Deco Brass Mantel Clock Set with Vases, Westminster Chime, Rising Sun 1920s

$3,467

Art Deco Brass Mantel Clock Set with Vases, Westminster Chime, Rising Sun 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

Interesting and very attractive Art Deco mantle / mantel clock, circa 1920. Some of the most attractive designs date from the Art Deco era and this remarkable clock set is no excep...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Empire Ormolu bronze mantle watch of Demeter, circa 1805-1815

$5,514

French Empire Ormolu bronze mantle watch of Demeter, circa 1805-1815

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Table Clock, Antique Clock, Bronze Clock , Empire Period, French Empire, Early 19th Century, Neoclassical, Restauration, Ormolu, Gilt Bronze, Gil...

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial

$11,500

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk or Mantle Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 10 inch (25cm) X Width 10 inch (25...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Mantle Clocks

Antique English Moore Brothers Porcelain Cream Gilt Cherub Cacti Centerpiece 19C

$540

Antique English Moore Brothers Porcelain Cream Gilt Cherub Cacti Centerpiece 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Fixed price affordable Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller in-house Moore Brothers 1872-1905 a brief history: Bernard Moore and his younger brother Samulel Vincent...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique English Moores Brothers Porcelain Blanc de Chine Cherub Centerpiece 19Ct

$540

Antique English Moores Brothers Porcelain Blanc de Chine Cherub Centerpiece 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Moore Brothers 1872-1905 a brief history: Bernard Moore and his younger brother Samulel Vincent Moore were manufacturers of China Tableware, high quality ornamental items to includ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Monumental 19th Century Solid Oak French Convent Wall Bracket, 55cm

$1,158

Monumental 19th Century Solid Oak French Convent Wall Bracket, 55cm

Located in Lincoln, GB

It is perfectly suited for a grand interior, perhaps to support a significant bronze bust or a large-scale mantle clock. It is as much a piece of sculpture as it is a functional brac...

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Oak

Rare Impressive Museum Quality 19th C French Three Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

$4,400Sale Price|63% Off

Rare Impressive Museum Quality 19th C French Three Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is A Magnificent Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Bronze Mantle Cherub 3 Pc Clock Set, circular white enamel dial with Floral Wreaths and Numbers enc...

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19th Century Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Anglo-Indian / Vizagapatam Horn Veneered Watch Hutch of Architectural Form

$2,950

Anglo-Indian / Vizagapatam Horn Veneered Watch Hutch of Architectural Form

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Anglo-Indian buffalo horn veneer on sandalwood watch hutch of architectural form made to resemble a mantle or bracket clock. The front with a pair of spiral columns centering a starb...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bone, Horn, Wood

A Patinated Canister by the Barbedienne Foundry of Paris

$1,612Sale Price|35% Off

A Patinated Canister by the Barbedienne Foundry of Paris

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in 263-0031, JP

Antique bronze cassolettes and vases and urns and other “garnitures” come in pairs and are generally meant to flank a clock on the mantle. If you find a single, well, you may well ha...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock

$1,364

1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, great design and well working Art Deco clock. If you are looking for a great shape and condition Art Deco clock then this original 1920s specimen could be perfec...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Mantle Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Mantle Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique mantle clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique mantle clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Antique mantle clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Empire and Victorian antique mantle clocks are consistently popular styles. Antique mantle clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, Japy Frères and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Mantle Clocks?

Prices for antique mantle clocks start at $270 and top out at $89,561 with the average selling for $3,937.

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.

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Questions About Antique Mantle Clocks

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