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 Weather Clocks

19th Century Wooden Clocks

Charles Elkan Rustic Burl Wood Three Dial Clock and Weather Station

$475

H 11.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in

Charles Elkan Rustic Burl Wood Three Dial Clock and Weather Station

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage Rustic weather station containing three dials: a clock, barometer, and thermometer, with

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19th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unique Art Nouveau L'ecole Nancy Style Carved Wall Clock Thermometer & Barometer

$4,710

H 33 in W 15 in D 5 in

Unique Art Nouveau L'ecole Nancy Style Carved Wall Clock Thermometer & Barometer

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, good size Art Nouveau wall clock. This antique weather station hand carved

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock

$12,495

H 84 in W 21.75 in D 10 in

Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock

Located in Leesburg, VA

its weathered surface. Its enamel clock face, complete with classic numerals, adds to its antique

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Iron

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Clock Face with Copper Hands

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Dm 48 in

Clock Face with Copper Hands

Located in Nashville, TN

Cast iron clock faces trimmed in original weathered oak. These clock faces have copper hands that

Category

19th Century British Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Iron, Copper

Gents of Leicester Factory Clock

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H 4 in Dm 23 in

Gents of Leicester Factory Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

Weathered clock face with hand painted numerals and cast iron surround.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

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H 73.3 in W 17.6 in D 9 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

, tells a story of years passed within its weathered patina. The clock's face, charmingly antique, is

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Wood

J Walden 1810-20 Mahogany Large clock Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument

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H 50.79 in W 14.18 in D 3.94 in

J Walden 1810-20 Mahogany Large clock Barometer Weather Measuring Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Rare large barometer complete with clock signed J. Walden Jersey Warranted dating from around 1810

Category

1810s British Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Wood Clock Face

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H 4.5 in Dm 31.5 in

19th Century Wood Clock Face

Located in New York, NY

Interesting weathered wood clock face with painted hands. The back story is a local (Upstate NY

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Wood

1800s Antique Wooden Clock Face from Maine with Original Hands

Sold

Dm 66 in

1800s Antique Wooden Clock Face from Maine with Original Hands

Located in New York, NY

Weathered black and white wooden clock face. This item is located at our 149 Madison Ave, New

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1880s American Antique Weather Clocks

George de Paris (1829-1911) - Framed Watercolour, A Sussex Church, Late 19th Century

Sold

H 23.04 in W 16.54 in

George de Paris (1829-1911) - Framed Watercolour, A Sussex Church

Located in Corsham, GB

skilfully renders the weathered bell tower, with its clock face and architectural details, against a soft

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Watercolor

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, David Weatherly, Philadelphia

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H 97 in W 19.5 in D 10.75 in

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, David Weatherly, Philadelphia

By David Weatherly

Located in Savannah, GA

This stately American Federal period eight day mahogany tall case clock features a double scroll

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Very Large Clock Tower Clock Face - French 19th Century

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H 59 in Dm 59 in

Very Large Clock Tower Clock Face - French 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very large, beautifully weathered French clock face from an old clock tower, made c. 1800

Category

19th Century French Antique Weather Clocks

French 19th Century Clock Face

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H 58.67 in Dm 58.67 in L 58.67 in

French 19th Century Clock Face

Located in Tourcoing, FR

A very large, beautifully weathered French clock face from a church, French, 19th century Cast

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Metal, Iron

Sir Peter Lely8.5 Foot Tall 17th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Sir Christopher Wren

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H 103 in W 74 in D 5.5 in

8.5 Foot Tall 17th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Sir Christopher Wren

By Sir Peter Lely

Located in Gallatin, TN

gauge and, in 1663, designed a “weather-clock” that would record temperature, humidity, rainfall and

Category

17th Century Academic Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

$18,850

H 86 in W 50 in D 17.25 in

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period

Located in San Francisco, CA

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint

$5,133

H 94.89 in W 23.23 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and beautiful carvings. Beautiful handpainted flowers on the front. The M...

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Pine

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

$830 / item

H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s

$1,999 / set

H 6.7 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in

Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s

By A.E.L.

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint

$1,495

H 22.5 in W 68 in D 21 in

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a particular statement in front of th...

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

$5,133

H 78.75 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in

Antique Swedish Genuine Country Corner Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish corner cabinet. The cabinet is a genuine Swedish country house furniture from the early 1800s. Old historic paint with a rustic surface and genuine patina and charact...

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Pine

100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock

$4,695

H 85 in W 31 in D 8 in

100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.

Category

1810s Swedish Primitive Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)

$1,850

H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in

19th Century Bronze Figure of Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)

Located in Berlin, DE

19th Century Bronze Figure of the Greek Poetess Sappho after James Pradier (1790-1852)/Cast by Susse Frères A 19th century bronze figure of the Greek poetess Sappho, seated on a lo...

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

$830 / item

H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in

Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Case Clock

$5,000

H 83.5 in W 23.5 in D 10 in

19th Century Swedish Case Clock

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish case clock in original blue and salmon color. The year 1837 can faintly be seen above the clock face. Remnants of 18th century color animations are affixed to the in...

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk

On Hold|~~$4,200~~

H 25 in W 61.13 in D 25.13 in

Swedish 19th Century Painted Pine Marriage Trunk

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish 19th century iron-bound painted marriage trunk that would be an unexpected and sentimental blanket chest or sweater storage. The exterior of this trunk is painted blue with...

Category

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

$5,600

H 97.75 in W 20 in D 9.25 in

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

Exceptional hand painted mora grandfather clock with original light blue painted finish accented in soft red and white trim. The warm aged patina on this 8' tall clock is what collec...

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE

$5,895

H 81 in W 18 in D 9 in

Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE

Located in Hollywood, FL

Th9s is a VERY Rare 100% Original painted Swedish Mora Clock. The style of paint comes from a village called "Stora Tuna" and its called Tuna painted. in my 39 years in buying ...

Category

Early 1800s Swedish Country Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Pine

Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China

$6,500

H 16.25 in W 48 in D 24 in

Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China. The table well-proportioned and well-carved. The to...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Swedish Mora Clock

$3,695

H 81 in W 26 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock, Norrland model. New battery works have been installed with a Reproduction face. You have a choice of chimes, a volume nob, a switch that will not let it...

Category

1870s Swedish Country Antique Weather Clocks

Materials

Pine

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Antique Weather Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique weather clocks available for sale. The range of distinct antique weather clocks — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Antique weather clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique weather clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, Victorian and louis xv antique weather clocks are of considerable interest. Ferdinand Barbedienne, Charpentier et Cie and David Weatherly each produced beautiful antique weather clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Weather Clocks?

Prices for antique weather clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique weather clocks begin at $977 and can go as high as $81,866, while the average can fetch as much as $7,809.

Questions About Antique Weather 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.