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Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century
Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Napoleon III Chimney Table Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Napolean III period mantel chimney clock with a mark on the letterhead of the mechanism

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Pewter

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Lomita, CA

. The clock design is so detailed with wheat stalks and other little French motifs. The theme is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock
Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

professionally serviced and works well. Although barely visible, the clock is stamped on the bottom with a French

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin
French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 18th century Skeleton clock with oval glass panel by Charles Voisin.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”
French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”

French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”

Located in valatie, NY

French Louis XVI tall case clock, c1800. They also are referred to as “St Nicolas-Clock” because

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Antique Early 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Charles X Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock
Charles X Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock

Charles X Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Charles X Patinated Bronze and Brass Mounted Verde Antico Marble Figural Clock, circa 1830

Category

Antique 1830s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Silver, Brass, Bronze

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture
Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture This impressive clock set features a woman

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Spelter

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century country French comtoise or grandfather clock with automated pendulum. Seven day

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Carlo Bugatti Style Art Deco Marble Clock
Carlo Bugatti Style Art Deco Marble Clock

Carlo Bugatti Style Art Deco Marble Clock

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Vienna, AT

French Art Deco marble mantel clock in the style of Carlo Bugatti in original condition. France

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th Century French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock, having Father Time

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Sevres White Ground Figural Clock
Louis XVI Style Sevres White Ground Figural Clock

Louis XVI Style Sevres White Ground Figural Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Sevres White Ground Figural Pedestal Clock, late 19th century, the brass circular

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock

By Henry Lepaute

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Henry Lepaute wood wall clock. It depicts the clock wood case shaped as a coat of arm

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Leather Horseshoe Wall Clock by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
Leather Horseshoe Wall Clock by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France

Leather Horseshoe Wall Clock by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add some intrigue to your home or office with this handsome wall clock in black saddle leather

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Vintage 1950s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry Longcase Clock c. 1800
Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry Longcase Clock c. 1800

Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry Longcase Clock c. 1800

Located in Westfield, MA

Embark on a journey through time with this striking Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Onyx / Gilt Three Piece Clock Garniture
19th Century Onyx / Gilt Three Piece Clock Garniture

19th Century Onyx / Gilt Three Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 19th Century French Onyx with gilt brass and patinated metal three piece clock garniture set

Category

Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Lyre Pendulum Clock White Marble Louis XVI, 19th Century
Lyre Pendulum Clock White Marble Louis XVI, 19th Century

Lyre Pendulum Clock White Marble Louis XVI, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

This 19th-century Lyre pendulum clock in white marble embodies the elegance of the Louis XVI era

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Carl Ranch's efft Small Antique Mantel Clock From 1850s
Carl Ranch's efft Small Antique Mantel Clock From 1850s

Carl Ranch's efft Small Antique Mantel Clock From 1850s

Located in Lejre, DK

Carl Ranch's eff. small antique mantel clock is a beautiful and unique timepiece crafted in France

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Antique 1850s French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand Painted, Engraved and Gilt Brass Carriage Clock
19th Century Hand Painted, Engraved and Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

19th Century Hand Painted, Engraved and Gilt Brass Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

A fine carriage clock The engraved gilt case rises from an ogee plinth, and is dressed with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

XVIIIth Cartel Clock Louis XV Boulle Marquetry
XVIIIth Cartel Clock Louis XV Boulle Marquetry

XVIIIth Cartel Clock Louis XV Boulle Marquetry

Located in Marseille, FR

Cartel from the Louis XV period in brown tortoiseshell and inlaid with brass signed in enamel Jean

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

C.R. Crookshank Brass and Glass Carriage Clock by Tiffany & Co.
C.R. Crookshank Brass and Glass Carriage Clock by Tiffany & Co.

C.R. Crookshank Brass and Glass Carriage Clock by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely brass and glass carriage clock by C.R. Crookshank for Tiffany & Co. Made in France in the

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20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Superb, Unique "Father Time" Art Deco Clock, Wood Inlay
Superb, Unique "Father Time" Art Deco Clock, Wood Inlay

Superb, Unique "Father Time" Art Deco Clock, Wood Inlay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Extremely fine, made in America, Germany or France, this "Father Time" electric wall clock is a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Handstitched Brown Leather Clock, Jacques Adnet Attributed, 1950s
French Handstitched Brown Leather Clock, Jacques Adnet Attributed, 1950s

French Handstitched Brown Leather Clock, Jacques Adnet Attributed, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Den Haag, NL

French handstitched brown leather clock, Jacques Adnet attributed, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mantelpiece / Clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880
Antique French Mantelpiece / Clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880

Antique French Mantelpiece / Clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique French mantelpiece / clock, Deniere a Paris, circa 1880 All-round glazed, fire-gilded

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Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Very Fine 19th Century Sienna Marble Garniture Clock Set
Very Fine 19th Century Sienna Marble Garniture Clock Set

Very Fine 19th Century Sienna Marble Garniture Clock Set

Located in Dublin, IE

, of fabulous quality, fully serviced and brass mounted throughout. The garniture clock with white

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass

Gilded and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock by Jaeger Le Coultre
Gilded and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock by Jaeger Le Coultre

Gilded and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock by Jaeger Le Coultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Norwich, GB

JAEGER LE COULTRE Jaeger Le Coultre gilt table clock with Lapis Lazuli dial, Roman numerals

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock
Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Case The clock has a gilt-brass case which is a variation on the gorge case in that the top and

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement Round acrylic and brass table clock from

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Paris Carriage Clock (Officer’s Clock)
19th Century Paris Carriage Clock (Officer’s Clock)

19th Century Paris Carriage Clock (Officer’s Clock)

By Couaillet Freres

Located in MADRID, ES

Reloj de Carruaje (Officer's Clock), "Gorge Case"- Villon, París, circa 1890-1910. Se trata de un

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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock

An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Guillard Chimney Mantel Art Deco Clock with Site Plates
Guillard Chimney Mantel Art Deco Clock with Site Plates

Guillard Chimney Mantel Art Deco Clock with Site Plates

Located in Vienna, AT

Guillard marble mantel clock with brass applications showing chestnut leaves and nuts, with

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Travel Clock by Aiguilles, late 19th / early 20th century
French Travel Clock by Aiguilles, late 19th / early 20th century

French Travel Clock by Aiguilles, late 19th / early 20th century

Located in Greding, DE

Small brass travel clock with curved handle and small profiled base. Signed Aiguilles on the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Trav...

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Rather stylish wooden 8 day mantle clock dating to the 1930's and French in origin. The white

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Spelter Wall Cartel Clock
19th Century Louis XVI Style Spelter Wall Cartel Clock

19th Century Louis XVI Style Spelter Wall Cartel Clock

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A Louis XVI style cartel wall clock, made in France circa 1880-1890. The case is made of casted

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Spelter

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture
19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture

By Mitchell Vance Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Great craftsmanship French gilt bronze and silvered brass three piece clock garniture from the mid

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Antique 1860s French American Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Eight-Day Miniature Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Original Case
19th Century Eight-Day Miniature Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Original Case

19th Century Eight-Day Miniature Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Original Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A charming late 19th century French engraved miniature oval carriage clock with original travelling

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Hunt & Roskell
19th Century French Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Hunt & Roskell

19th Century French Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Hunt & Roskell

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century French Grande-Sonnerie Carriage clock retailed by Hunt

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Antique 19th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Very Good Oriental Inspired Gilt Brass Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890
Very Good Oriental Inspired Gilt Brass Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890

Very Good Oriental Inspired Gilt Brass Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome & heavy cast 19th century French carriage clock with oriental inspired accents, the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Country horloge de parquet, or tall case clock. The case is made of oak and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style

19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style

Located in Miami, FL

A superb quality antique French mantel clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style clock is made with red

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

French house of Charles Hour. The clock is very heavy and impressive and in exceptional condition. The

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

By Marchand

Located in London, GB

Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Fine quality antique marquetry inlaid mantle clock by Thomas A Paris
Fine quality antique marquetry inlaid mantle clock by Thomas A Paris

Fine quality antique marquetry inlaid mantle clock by Thomas A Paris

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique 19th century marquetry inlaid mantle clock by Thomas A Paris, having a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990
Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

Vintage Cartier Folding Travel Desk Clock Paris Gilt-Brass and Blue Enamel 1990

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

timeless vintage Cartier travel desk clock, model Tank, crafted in gilt brass and blue enamel and produced

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century
Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century

Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century Presenting a truly

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Old French travel watch with onyx applications. Squared roof. On the watch, a curved handle handle

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes
French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes   This clock set is

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Steel, Pewter

Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Clock by Alfred Daguet, with Original Mechanisim
Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Clock by Alfred Daguet, with Original Mechanisim

Jeweled Art Nouveau Repoussé Clock by Alfred Daguet, with Original Mechanisim

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Cabochons include semi-precious moonstones. Signed Alfred Daguet 02 & Les Courves Bing Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the fir...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

1930s Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock and Lamp by Bayard, France
1930s Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock and Lamp by Bayard, France

1930s Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock and Lamp by Bayard, France

By Bayard

Located in Bochum, NRW

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Gilded Strut Clock in the Style of Thomas Cole
Early Victorian Gilded Strut Clock in the Style of Thomas Cole

Early Victorian Gilded Strut Clock in the Style of Thomas Cole

Located in Norwich, GB

Early Victorian Strut clock in the style of Thomas Cole. Gilded frame with engraved scroll work

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Antique 1840s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Carriage Clock by A. Dumas
French Early 20th Century Carriage Clock by A. Dumas

French Early 20th Century Carriage Clock by A. Dumas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning French brass carriage clock with glass protection by A. Dumas. It is designed with four

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Early 20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Brass French Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass French clock for your home. A brass French clock — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 546 options for an antique or vintage brass French clock now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brass French clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brass French clock, those designed in Art Deco, Victorian and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one brass French clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bayard, Hermès and Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brass French Clock?

The average selling price for a brass French clock at 1stDibs is $2,872, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $198,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Brass French Clock
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.