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.

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 identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I 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.

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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb original antique French Rococo clock. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate

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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$3,804~~

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb original antique French Rococo clock, circa 1890. It is heavily and boldly modelled in

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$3,666~~

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock dating from around 1870. It is beautifully

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Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock, circa 1900. It is beautifully modelled in gilded

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,559~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and superb original antique French Rococo clock, beautifully modelled in gilt bronze. It is

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Music

Sold|~~$3,452~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Music

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely original antique French Rococo clock by Vincenti et Cie. Flamboyantly modelled in gilded

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Bronze

Antique French Silver Rococo Clock ~ Music

Sold|~~$6,710~~

Antique French Silver Rococo Clock ~ Music

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A rare and spectacular antique French Rococo clock of large proportions C1880. Formed of silver

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Louis XV Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$3,666~~

Antique French Ormolu Louis XV Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning antique French ormolu Rococo clock, circa 1880. It is beautifully modelled in the Rococo

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Ormolu

Japy Freres Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$3,666~~

Japy Freres Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock by Japy Frères. It is beautifully sculptured with

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Ormolu

Wonderful Large French Cherub Putti, Gilt Dore Bronze Rococo Clock Set

Sold|~~$12,500~~

Wonderful Large French Cherub Putti, Gilt Dore Bronze Rococo Clock Set

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful large French cherub putti three-piece gilt doré bronze rococo clock set with five-arm

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Bronze

Louis Japy Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,283~~

Louis Japy Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

antique French gilt bronze Rococo clock. It is flamboyantly modelled with bold scrolls of acanthus applied

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Louis XV Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$3,389~~

Antique French Ormolu Louis XV Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning antique French ormolu Rococo clock, circa 1880. It is beautifully modelled in the Rococo

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Rococo Clock Set by Louis Japy

Sold|~~$2,974 / set~~

Antique French Rococo Clock Set by Louis Japy

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French Rococo clock set by Louis Japy. Finely modelled in gilt bronze

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

Sold|~~$6,157 / set~~

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

By Cellier A Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French Rococo clock set, circa 1890 and in immaculate

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Samuel Marti

Sold|~~$2,552~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock, dating from around 1880. It is beautifully

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Japy Freres Large Rococo Clock Set, circa 1890

Sold|~~$4,773~~

Japy Freres Large Rococo Clock Set, circa 1890

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French Rococo clock set, in immaculate condition and fully

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Large Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$3,804~~

Large Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Rococo Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and beautiful antique French Rococo clock, circa 1900. Beautifully made in finely gilded

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Ormolu

Fine Ormolu Rococo Clock by Henry Lepaute

Sold|~~$7,817~~

Fine Ormolu Rococo Clock by Henry Lepaute

By Henry Lepaute

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and very fine quality ormolu Rococo clock by Henry Lepaute of Paris, part of the

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Ormolu

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock Secretary

Sold|~~$5,318~~

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock Secretary

Located in Kramfors, SE

Rococo clock secretary in folk art from northern Sweden. The cabinet - or the secretary - is in two

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Pine

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Rococo Clock Set

Sold|~~$5,050 / set~~

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Rococo Clock Set

By Charles Hour

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very fine ormolu Rococo clock set by Charles Hour, circa 1880. It is beautifully modelled in the

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Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French gilded bronze clock. It is of the most beautiful

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,995~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely antique French clock, boldly modelled in the Rococo style in gilded bronze. Waisted

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,621~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely antique French clock by A. D. Mougin, circa 1900. It is boldly modelled in the Rococo

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti et Cie, Music

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti et Cie, Music

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely original antique French Rococo clock by Vincenti et Cie, circa 1880. Flamboyantly modelled

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large, superb and very decorative original antique French clock by Vincenti. It is boldly

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

Sold|~~$2,760 / set~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

By Cellier A Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French clock set, Rococo in design and beautifully made in gilt bronze

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti

Sold|~~$2,967~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely antique French clock by Vincenti et Cie, circa 1870. It is boldly modelled in the Rococo

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

Sold|~~$5,880 / set~~

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French ormolu clock set by A. D. Mougin. It is of the most

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Ormolu

Fine and Early Ormolu Antique French Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$2,552~~

Fine and Early Ormolu Antique French Rococo Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early Ormolu (mercury fire gilded bronze) antique French clock. Of small size and boldly

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

Sold|~~$5,188 / set~~

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French gilded bronze clock set, circa 1870. It is of the most

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Bronze

Early Japy Freres Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Sold|~~$3,804~~

Early Japy Freres Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and early ormolu antique French clock by Japy Freres and retailed by Marshall et Fils of

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

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Ormolu

Large Rococo Clock Set by a D Mougin

Sold|~~$3,389~~

Large Rococo Clock Set by a D Mougin

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French clock set, beautifully modelled in gilt bronze in the

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

Sold|~~$3,389~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French ormolu (gilded bronze) clock set, circa 1880

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, circa 1880

Sold|~~$2,345~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, circa 1880

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely antique French clock by Louis Japy and retailed by Maison Henri Riondet of Paris, boldly

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Japy Freres Large Rococo Clock Set, Fully Working

Sold|~~$5,188~~

Japy Freres Large Rococo Clock Set, Fully Working

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Freres, fully overhauled and

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Samuel Marti

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French gilt bronze clock by Samuel Marti. Beautifully made in he Rococo

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Louis Japy Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Dolphins

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Louis Japy Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Dolphins

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely antique French clock by Louis Japy and retailed by Maison Henri Riondet of Paris. It is

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Clock Secretaire Cabinet

Sold|~~$11,800~~

18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Clock Secretaire Cabinet

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century Swedish period Rococo clock secretaire cabinet with wonderful arched cornice, raised

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Pine

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Japy Freres

Sold|~~$3,113~~

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large, superb and very decorative original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Frères

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Neptune and the Sea

Sold|~~$2,345~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Neptune and the Sea

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely antique French clock, circa 1890, boldly modelled in the Rococo style in gilded bronze. A

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Early Ormolu Bronze Antique French Rococo Clock by Lerolle, Paris

Sold|~~$7,817~~

Early Ormolu Bronze Antique French Rococo Clock by Lerolle, Paris

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb early Ormolu clock of sumptuous mercury fire gilded bronze by the renowned bronze founder

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Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Stunning Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti, circa 1870

Sold|~~$3,804~~

Stunning Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Vincenti, circa 1870

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and very large original antique French gilded bronze clock. It is of the most beautiful

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Louis Japy and Henri Riondet

Sold|~~$2,974~~

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock by Louis Japy and Henri Riondet

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and stunning original antique French clock by Louis Japy and retailed by Maison Henri

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century Period Rococo Clock Cabinet

Sold|~~$10,377~~

Large 18th Century Period Rococo Clock Cabinet

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A large 18th Century Swedish Rococo period clock cabinet. Decorative carved pediment with clock

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Wood

18th c. French Painted and Partial Gilt Clock

Sold|~~$6,000~~

18th c. French Painted and Partial Gilt Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderfully detailed Rococo Clock with partial gilding and painted finish. Glass facing on front

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Rococo Clock

Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock

Sold|~~$2,559~~

Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock, circa 1880. It is beautifully modelled in gilded

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Rococo Boudoir Clock by Vincenti

Sold|~~$2,345~~

Antique French Rococo Boudoir Clock by Vincenti

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely original antique French Rococo boudoir clock, circa 1880. Modelled in gilt brass and

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th-Century Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock, Dated 1787

Sold|~~$3,950~~

Late 18th-Century Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock, Dated 1787

Located in Atlanta, GA

A late-18th-century Swedish Rococo clock dated 1787—a period-correct example that predates most

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Pine

Antique French Rococo Ormolu Clock, Cupid

Sold|~~$4,081~~

Antique French Rococo Ormolu Clock, Cupid

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock. The case made of finely gilded bronze in the Louis

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Swedish Pale Green Rococo Long Case Clock

Sold|~~$4,721~~

Swedish Pale Green Rococo Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish long case clock made during the early 1800s in Rococo. Made in northern Sweden and dated

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Pine

Japy Freres Early Ormolu Rococo Boudoir Clock, circa 1850

Sold|~~$3,113~~

Japy Freres Early Ormolu Rococo Boudoir Clock, circa 1850

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely early Rococo clock by Japy Freres. Flamboyantly modelled in gilded bronze, waisted case

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock by Japy Freres

Sold|~~$2,552~~

Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock by Japy Freres

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning gilt bronze Rococo Cartel clock, circa 1880, Classic Rococo asymmetrical shape with 'C

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Louis XV Clock

Sold|~~$6,219~~

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Louis XV Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A Substantial and fine Rococo clock of gilded bronze, circa 1870. The case formed in the Louis XV

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Boudoir Clock, circa 1860

Sold|~~$2,760~~

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Boudoir Clock, circa 1860

By E. Portelance

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original Antique French Rococo clock in gilded bronze, fully overhauled and working

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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Bronze

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Music

Sold|~~$4,773~~

Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Music

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb antique French Rococo clock, circa 1880, beautifully modelled and finished in ormolu

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Large Rococo, Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock, Goddess Pheme

Sold|~~$9,477~~

Large Rococo, Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock, Goddess Pheme

By H & F of Paris

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock standing over 2 feet in height. Sumptuously made

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Large Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Rococo Antique Clock Set

Sold|~~$7,540~~

Large Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Rococo Antique Clock Set

By A.D. Mougin, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and beautiful antique French Rococo clock set circa 1900. Beautifully made in finely gilded

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Rococo Clock

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique Rococo Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique rococo clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique rococo clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ormolu. There are many kinds of the antique rococo clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique rococo clock bearing Rococo, Revival or Rococo Revival hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique rococo clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A.D. Mougin, Vincenti et Cie and Samuel Marti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Rococo Clock?

Prices for an antique rococo clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $104,139, while the average can fetch as much as $3,680.

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 Rococo Clock

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.
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 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.
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.