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 adjust a French mantel clock?

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.

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Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock

$18,600

Large French Renaissance Revival Bronze Mounted Carved Walnut Mantel Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A magnificent 19th century French Renaissance Revival patinated bronze mounted carved walnut "Day and Night" mantel clock.

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Renaissance Revival Clock Set by Paul Soyer, France, Circa 1875

$32,676

Renaissance Revival Clock Set by Paul Soyer, France, Circa 1875

By Paul Soyer

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The cassolettes are decorated with bronze putti in the round, as well as portraits of Renaissance figures. The central clock, with its rich architectural décor, is adorned with paint...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$20,350

Renaissance Revival Enamel and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Renaissance Revival enamel and gilt bronze mantel clock French, late 19th century Size: Height 53cm, width 29cm, depth 22cm The mantel clock is crafted in the charming Renaissan...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

$250,986

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The clock movement by Hémon. In the Renaissance revival style.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Renaissance Revival J.E. Caldwell French Delft Porcelain Mantel Clock

$1,250

Antique Renaissance Revival J.E. Caldwell French Delft Porcelain Mantel Clock

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique mantel clock was retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., an opulent and highly prestigious luxury jeweler and silversmith founded in Philadelphia in 1839. While the dial is sig...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

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Brass

French Gilt Bronze Figural Antique Clock w Renaissance Poet early 19th century

$900

French Gilt Bronze Figural Antique Clock w Renaissance Poet early 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Fine and elegant work of gold-plated bronze as mantel clock in the romantic style. Guilloche silvered dial covered with patina. The bronze sculpture was made using the casting techni...

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Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

$13,227

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

By Le Roy, Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A magnificent Renaissance style clock by the renown Parisian clockmaking firm of Le Roy &Fils.

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions

$10,175

Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions

Located in London, GB

This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the design is a circular enamel dial, with Arabic Numerals, which is set within a gilt ...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wall Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

$15,800

French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronzre, Marble, and Ormolu Garniture Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte marble, patinated bronze, and ormolu garniture clock set.

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

$11,531 / set

Antique Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful clock set, which comprises of a mantel clock and a pair of vases, was designed in France in circa 1870 in a wonderful Renaissance Revival style.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting

$53,893

Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting

By Jean-Auguste Barre

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This important silvered bronze, gilded bronze and white Statuary marble clock set was probably made around 1840-1844. The central group is depicting Mary of Burgundy on a falcon hunt...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lenzkirch - “symphonion” Musical Clock

$22,792

Lenzkirch - “symphonion” Musical Clock

Located in Beaune, FR

A superb musical clock known as a “Symphonion,” crafted from richly carved solid walnut. Features a Lenzkirch clock movement with a half-hour chime on a spiral gong, housed in a ca...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Grandfather Clocks and L...

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Walnut

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

$19,855

Rare Bronze & Black Marble Clock Set by Deniere A Paris the Philosopher, c.1860

By Maison Deniere

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare & fabulous Antique Napoleon lll clock garniture with incredible quality bronze sculptures. You will rarely see a clock garniture with bronzes of this quality and detail. The be...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Bronze Garniture, Ca. 1850's

$6,900

Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Bronze Garniture, Ca. 1850's

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

This rare Renaissance Revival garniture, consisting of a clock and pair of boxes in form of chalices with hinged bonnets, is richly decorated with numerous hand-painted medallions wi...

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Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

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Clock by Deniere A Paris and Cailleaux Antique Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

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H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in

Clock by Deniere A Paris and Cailleaux Antique Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in Vilnius, LT

Gilt and patinated bronze figural mantel clock. Jean-François Denière and Cailleaux, 19 century. The black marble clock with a circular dial with gilt Roman numerals and with bronze...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Clock with "Rustic Figulines" by Thomas Victor Sergent

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H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in

Rare Clock with "Rustic Figulines" by Thomas Victor Sergent

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Paris, FR

This beautiful earthenware clock alludes to the Transition and Louis XVI gilt bronze models of the 18th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Renaissance Wall Clock

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H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Renaissance Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Boasting a casework comprised entirely of hand-sculpted white oak that depicts classical bounty-of-the-Earth themes, this Antique Renaissance Wall Clock survives with its original ha...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wall Clocks

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Oak

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Renaissance Style Mantel Clock

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H 28.5 in W 15 in D 10.5 in

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Renaissance Style Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

An Important Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Renaissance Style Mantel Clock, with figures on either side in the Louis XVI style Stock Number: CC23

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

19th Century Bronze Renaissance Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock

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H 21 in W 11 in D 6 in

19th Century Bronze Renaissance Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Cast from solid bronze in the timeless Renaissance style, this impressive 19th century mantel clock is perfect for centering in front of a mirror. The pierce work makes for visual in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Mantle Clock with Sevres Plaques

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H 14.75 in W 15 in D 5.25 in

19th Century French Gilt Mantle Clock with Sevres Plaques

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Ornate French gilt clock, circa 1890 Decorated with Sèvres plaques and roundels. Two losses each side of the clock (see pictures) Pendulum will be correct length when sold....

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Waterfall Decoration

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H 11.42 in W 10.83 in D 3.55 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Waterfall Decoration

Located in London, GB

The scene itself alludes to the ritual of courtship that was prevalent during the Renaissance period. Although the gilt bronze case is French, the movement was made by English cl...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet

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H 27.96 in W 15.75 in D 9.06 in

Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet

By Henri Michel Jondet

Located in London, GB

This monumental antique French clock set is composed of a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jules BRATEAU, Four-Sided Clock On A High Base, 1900

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H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Jules BRATEAU, Four-Sided Clock On A High Base, 1900

By Jules BraTeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The decoration, in low relief, is a tribute to the artists of the Italian and French Renaissance. The foliage, for their part, is in the spirit of Art Nouveau fashion.

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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Pewter

Antique Renaissance Revival Figural Slate Clock & Bronzed Torchers Signed Dubois

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H 30 in W 12 in D 11 in

Antique Renaissance Revival Figural Slate Clock & Bronzed Torchers Signed Dubois

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Renaissance Revival figural garniture set offers central slate clock with mother daughter or sisters bronzed sculpture signed Paul Dubois (French, 1829-1905) and matching ...

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Candelabras

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Slate

19th Century French Renaissance Style Bronze Doré Mantel Clock

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H 16 in W 11 in D 3 in

19th Century French Renaissance Style Bronze Doré Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Embellish your mantel or desk with this elegant clock from France, circa 1870. The piece is in wonderful working condition with original pendulum and key. The clock features a crusad...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Renaissance Bronze Mantel Clock with Fleurs-de-Lys

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H 23 in W 13 in D 7 in

19th Century French Renaissance Bronze Mantel Clock with Fleurs-de-Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

Make a statement with this intricate antique chateau clock from Paris, circa 1870. Crafted in an ornate Renaissance style, the tall clock features a knight in armor standing on top o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique Hand-Carved French Renaissance Revival Wall Clock W. Putto Sculptures

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H 14.2 in W 12.4 in D 4.7 in

Antique Hand-Carved French Renaissance Revival Wall Clock W. Putto Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and unique walnut clock with carved angels in the clouds. The magnificent front of this 19th century wall clock is entirely hand-carved out of one solid and thick piece of ...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Fine Renaissance Style Wall-Clock by Sévin and Barbedienne

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H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in

Fine Renaissance Style Wall-Clock by Sévin and Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin

Located in PARIS, FR

Barbedienne, was a Renaissance style gilded bronze monumental clock, four metres high, for which C.

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Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mounted Onyx Longcase Clock

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H 49.61 in W 14.57 in D 11.82 in

French Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Mounted Onyx Longcase Clock

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in London, GB

French Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mounted onyx longcase clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 126cm, width 37cm, depth 30cm This colourful longcase cloc...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Renaissance Figural Bronze Mantel Clock

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H 16.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

French Renaissance Figural Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Pasadena, CA

Ornate bronze mantle clock mounted with putto (or cherub) and embellished with three dimensional heads protruding from three sides on clock case. Key wind clock movement is signed "L...

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Neo-Renaissance Style Clock Made After the Model by Michelangelo

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H 33.47 in W 36.62 in D 15.95 in

Monumental Neo-Renaissance Style Clock Made After the Model by Michelangelo

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This exceptional and monumental clock was made out of Statuary Carrara marble, gilded bronze, and brown patina bronze in the late 19th century. Realized in a Neo-Renaissance style, t...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Sunburst Clock

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W 48 in D 7 in

19th Century French Sunburst Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Fantastic giltwood sunburst with French porcelain dial clock in the center.

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wall Clocks

An impressive French astronomical centerpiece table clock, circa 1880

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H 17.72 in Dm 10.04 in

An impressive French astronomical centerpiece table clock, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This very unusual hexagonal ormulu mounted and mahogany tableclock is decorated in honour of the astrology with 6 famous scientists. It was manufactured in the well-known workshop of...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large-Scale Clock Set, French Pierced Brass and Pair of Urns, circa 1890-1900

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H 9.75 in W 9.75 in D 24 in

Large-Scale Clock Set, French Pierced Brass and Pair of Urns, circa 1890-1900

By L. Marti et Cie

Located in Seattle, WA

French mantel clock garniture set. Pierced brass, circa 1890 to 1900. Large clock with figural finial of a male winged angel. Porcelain painted roman numerals on the dial. L. Mari Co...

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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Mantel Clocks

Renaissance Revival Clock and sconce set with King Louis XII Coat of Arms

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H 37 in W 14 in

Renaissance Revival Clock and sconce set with King Louis XII Coat of Arms

Located in Bridport, CT

Renaissance Revival Clock and sconce set. Coat of Arms of King Louis XII (27 June 1462 – 1 January 1515) was a monarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 14...

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off

H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style Empire figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of t...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

$8,622Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in

Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the dial. The enamel dial numerals are hand painted in cobalt blue color. Marked and...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

$19,500 / set

H 25 in W 17 in D 9 in

Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

$3,800

H 15.16 in W 11.23 in D 4.34 in

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

Located in Belmont, MA

Unique French 19th century mantel clock. This exquisite mantel clock has a Sevres porcelain dial plate and other Sevres porcelain decorations. The movement with spring suspension. ...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French mantel clock

$5,155

H 20.87 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in

19th Century French mantel clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, having a seated cherub holding the rains of a winged dragon pulling a scrolling foliate ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

$38,000 / set

H 29 in W 13 in D 9 in

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

$78,687 / set

H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture, the clock and candelabra being supported by winged cherubs, scrolling swags and foliage and classical mask mounts. Th...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

$6,105

H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A wonderful French 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock, having a putti mounted to the top holding garlands of flowers, draping down the case, Rams heads and urns of flowers. The ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

$6,105

H 25.6 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having three putti mounted to the top each playing musical instruments. The clock having an ei...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

$6,512

H 18.51 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a broken arch pediment with a twin handled urn to the centre. The inset champlevé enam...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Viennese Enamel and Gilt Brass Table Clock, Mid-19th Century

$10,097

H 6.5 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in

Viennese Enamel and Gilt Brass Table Clock, Mid-19th Century

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Small table clock in gilt brass richly decorated with openwork scrollwork, acanthus leaves, flowers, and masks in multicolored enamel. The main faces of the base are ornamented with ...

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Antique 1850s Austrian Renaissance Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design

$1,660

H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This stunning 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock is a true testament to craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring intricate Gothic cathedral-inspired detailing, this clo...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working

$3,323

H 16 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A large and highly decorative antique French Baroque drumhead clock, exquisitely cast in richly gilded bronze. The clock is raised upon a cushion-shaped base, beautifully modelled wi...

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Antique 19th Century Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$2,800

H 22 in W 15 in D 9 in

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock measuring 22 by 15 by 9 inches with porcelain dial signed C.H. BAGLIA, MILANO, a prestigious upscale retailer...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

$2,800

H 20 in W 15 in D 5.5 in

Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock, late 19th century, case surmounted by a cherub seated by a clamshell, surrounded by seashells and dolphins and fishtails, the circular dial wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

$61,050

H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This fine 19th century clock is unusually large, standing a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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$8,072

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ViNTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED GREEN SILK & VELOUR UPHOLSTERED CONVERSATION COUCH

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite four person Victorian style Conversation sofa with Demask pattern upholstery, Ches...

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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century Italian Marble Well Head

$135,000

H 31 in Dm 39 in

19th Century Italian Marble Well Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare 19th c. Italian Marble Well Head signed by Professor Polizi, Firenze, Italy

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Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Brass Andirons, Late 19th Century

$2,400 / set

H 26 in W 13 in D 15 in

Pair of Antique Renaissance Revival Brass Andirons, Late 19th Century

Located in Montreal, QC

These tall and well modelled fire dogs add a decorative accent in summer and a useful complement to your winter fires.

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$128,885 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet

$15,025

H 84.26 in W 38.98 in D 17.33 in

English Victorian Period Vitrine Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This antique display cabinet, or vitrine, is an exquisite piece of furniture: dating from the late Victorian period in England, the cabinet is beautifully built from the finest mahog...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Wood

Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue

$100,799Sale Price|20% Off

W 204 in L 276 in

Antique Oushak Carpet, Turkish Handmade Oriental Rugs, Coral, Orange, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. ...

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Antique 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Italian 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Violin Music Professor" Carlo Sassi

$12,450

H 42.5 in W 36.5 in D 2.5 in L 42.5 in

Italian 19th Century Oil on Canvas "The Violin Music Professor" Carlo Sassi

By Carlo Sassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 19th century oil on canvas titled "The Violin Music Professor" depicting a mid-19th century music-room scene of an elder man, the music professor, holding his violin, hat and...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Wood

20th C. Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa & 2 Club Chairs from Denmark (set of 3)

Sold|~~$5,850 / set~~

H 29.5 in W 84 in D 36 in

20th C. Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa & 2 Club Chairs from Denmark (set of 3)

Located in Round Top, TX

Set of (3) vintage Chesterfield-style seating including one 3-seat sofa and two matching club chairs. Brown tufted leather upholstery with nail head trim and wood bun feet. Visible w...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Living Room Sets

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Leather

148-Piece Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Part Dessert Service

$298,470

H 3.15 in W 10.24 in D 7.49 in

148-Piece Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Part Dessert Service

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in London, GB

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Part Dessert Service for Twelve (148 Pieces) By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Danish, 20th Century Leaf-Form Pedestal Compote: Height 12cm, wi...

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20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

$8,500

H 31.75 in W 39 in D 16 in

English Cast Iron Umbrella / Cane Stand. Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

19th Century, French Renaissance Walnut Cabinet

$12,800

H 128 in W 80 in D 24 in

19th Century, French Renaissance Walnut Cabinet

Located in Hixson, TN

An astounding French Renaissance walnut cabinet with superb detailed carvings. This piece is not only striking but its large. The top has a very elaborate carved pediment (removable ...

Category

Antique 1840s French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

$1,500

H 14.56 in W 9.84 in D 9.84 in

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief flowers and leaves on the two sides

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

$10,892Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Buffet with White Marble Top

$7,800

H 41 in W 95 in D 23 in

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Buffet with White Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Buffet with White Marble Top is a commanding work of impressive scale, designed to define a room with quiet authority and refined elegance. The long archite...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Rare and Palatial Pair of Gilt Bronze and Malachite Seven Light Torcheres

$275,000 / set

H 96 in W 20 in D 20 in

Rare and Palatial Pair of Gilt Bronze and Malachite Seven Light Torcheres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare and Palatial Pair of Mid 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Malachite Six Light Torcheres The body of baluster form above a gilt bronze mounted circular and square base, the neck m...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Floor Lamps

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

$407,005

H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in

Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler

By F. & C. Osler

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate

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French Renaissance Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French renaissance clock for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every French renaissance clock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French renaissance clock — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A French renaissance clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Andre Romain Guilmet, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Henri Michel Jondet each produced at least one beautiful French renaissance clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Renaissance Clock?

A French renaissance clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,935, while the lowest priced sells for $1,184 and the highest can go for as much as $63,203.

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 French Renaissance 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.
How do I adjust a French mantel clock?
1 Answer
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.