What is a tall case clock?

This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.

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.

French Case Clock

Pearl Grandfather Clock

Riesener Clock

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Antique Mid-19th Century European French Provincial Grandfather Clocks a...

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Wood

Antique French Tall Case Clock, Painted Case

H 88.25 in W 20.25 in D 10.5 in

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century French Country Clocks

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Brass

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

H 91 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

Victorian Mahogany Cased French Striking Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Mahogany mantel clock in a break arch case with brass columns to either side, brass inlay to the

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Cased French Striking Mantel Clock

H 10 in W 8.25 in D 5 in

French Provincial Morbier Tall Case Clock, Vignaud Bonnet, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

19th Century French Provincial Morbier Tall Case Clock, Vignaud Bonnet, having a circular dial with

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Brass

French Provincial Morbier Tall Case Clock, Vignaud Bonnet, 19th Century

H 91 in W 20 in D 8 in

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

within the story it is telling. This elegant, antique long case clock was created in France where they

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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Gold Leaf

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock

H 95 in W 18 in D 11 in

French Rosewood and Boxwood Cased Wall Clock, 19th Century

Located in Southall, GB

A French rosewood and boxwood cased wall clock, second quarter of the 19th century. The 6" diameter

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

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Wood, Boxwood, Rosewood

French Rosewood and Boxwood Cased Wall Clock, 19th Century

H 24.81 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in

French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Faux-painted, French Morbier tall case clock with brass and enamel face, hammered brass pendulum

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

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Pine

French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock

H 90 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

Edwardian Oak Cased Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Oak cased mantel clock c.1900 Oak cased mantel clock, the case with stepped top surmounted by

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Oak

Edwardian Oak Cased Mantel Clock

H 11.5 in W 7.75 in D 5.5 in

Antique Oak Case Clock /European

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial

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Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

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Oak

Antique Oak Case Clock /European

H 15 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fantastic solid oak case clock was crafted in France during the 19th century. A sharply carved

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

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

H 96.25 in W 23.13 in D 12.25 in

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by

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

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

H 92.88 in W 21.63 in D 11 in

French Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock, circa 1880, Signed to Case

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A decorative late 19th century French carved giltwood cased mantel clock with eight day movement

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Wood, Giltwood

French Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock, circa 1880, Signed to Case

H 12.4 in W 14.17 in D 8.46 in

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th Century banjo shaped case clock is an eye-catching piece in any space. Topped by a

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Antique 19th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

H 93 in W 21.75 in D 9.88 in

French Mahogany Cased Balloon Mantel Clock by William Barfoot, London

Located in Norwich, GB

French mahogany balloon clock standing on brass bun feet with dentil moulding and brass inlay

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

French Mahogany Cased Balloon Mantel Clock by William Barfoot, London

H 11 in W 8.25 in D 4.75 in

French miniature brass carriage clock in case

Located in Delft, NL

French miniature brass carriage clock in case The carriage clock in black leather case has an

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Early 20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass

French miniature brass carriage clock in case

H 2.96 in W 2.17 in D 1.97 in

French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A carved crest of a basket with flowers crowns this heavily carved oak case clock, c. mid 1800’s

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20th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Wood

French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock

H 94.5 in W 20 in D 8.5 in

Unique Art Nouveau French Mantel Clock, Brass & Copper Case, circa 1900

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

square section clock case surmounted by a female mask, a brass chapter ring with Arabic numerals set

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Copper

Unique Art Nouveau French Mantel Clock, Brass & Copper Case, circa 1900

H 19.25 in W 10 in D 8 in

Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

clock with it's original red leather carry case. The off white enamel dial with Art Deco stylised

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Brass 8 Day Carriage Clock & Case, French, circa 1930

H 3.08 in W 3.75 in D 2.17 in

French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt

Located in Norwich, GB

Brass cased Carriage clock in a bevel glazed cornice case with oval viewing aperture with silvered

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass

French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt

H 6 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

Located in Danville, CA

1880 Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock w Double Swan MOVEMENT: 8 day

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

H 19 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in

Antique Victorian Quality French Brass Cased Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality french brass cased carriage clock having a quality white enamel dial with

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quality French Brass Cased Carriage Clock

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in

Antique French Provincial Tall Case Clock In a Painted Case, ca. 1870

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Very decorative and charming French tall case clock featuring a painted pine case adorned with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Provincial Tall Case Clock In a Painted Case, ca. 1870

H 94.1 in W 16.54 in D 8.27 in

French miniature porcelain-mounted carriage clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French miniature gilt-brass and four panel porcelain-mounted eight day timepiece carriage clock

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Porcelain

French miniature porcelain-mounted carriage clock

H 3 in W 2 in D 1.6 in

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

, established in the second quarter of the 19th century supplied clock movements to the case makers, winning an

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

H 13.98 in W 13.98 in D 3.94 in

French Empire chariot clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810 with 8-day movement, striking , in its

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire chariot clock

H 13.78 in W 18.9 in D 5.91 in

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Ormolu Mantel Clock French mantel clock housed in an ormolu case with stepped base and

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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 14 in W 9.75 in D 3.5 in

Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very nice Comtoise Morbier tall clock in a floral paint decorated Pine case, France - late 19th

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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Pine

Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock

H 97 in W 18 in D 8 in

Antique Morbier French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Morbier French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock Additional information

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Fruitwood

Antique Morbier French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock

H 105.5 in W 18 in D 12.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

By Charles Frodsham

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

H 98.43 in W 29.14 in D 15.36 in

French Brass Bracket Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French brass bracket clock The brass dial with individual segmented blue enamel Roman numerals

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Brass Bracket Clock

H 16 in W 3.94 in D 6 in

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Arch top French mantel clock in a finely decorated Ormolu case with classical scene to the front

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in

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

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Brass

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

H 100 in W 18.5 in D 6 in

French Empire Mantle Clock

By Negrier a Gueret

Located in Norwich, GB

French Empire mantle clock, elegant patinated bronze vase shaped case standing on a stepped ormolu

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Mantle Clock

H 14.75 in W 5 in D 4 in

French Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Porcelain mantel clock standing on a raised plinth and resting on Beautifully decorated

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Mantel Clock

H 8 in W 6 in D 4 in

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

By Victor Paillard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

clock case represent Sidereal and Terrestial Time, commonly called Astronomy and Geography. In a French

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

H 27 in W 24 in D 11 in

19th Century French Foliate Inlaid Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

A French mantel clock of the Charles X period. Constructed in palisander, foliate and line

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Clocks

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Boxwood

19th Century French Foliate Inlaid Mantle Clock

H 14.57 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1880. A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1880 A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

Having a tree-house form case, this French bronze clock has a 3.5" dial with applied Roman numeral

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Antique Late 19th Century European Clocks

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Bronze

Bronze Tropical Theme French Mantel Clock

H 15.38 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in

Antique Victorian Quality French Carriage Clock with Original Carrying Case

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality French carriage clock with the original carrying case having a quality

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quality French Carriage Clock with Original Carrying Case

H 6.3 in W 3.51 in D 2.84 in

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Provence made of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk ...

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Walnut

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

H 102.5 in W 22 in D 16 in

Victorian Mahogany French Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Mahogany French Mantel Clock Victorian mantel clock housed in a flame mahogany case with

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany French Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 9.25 in D 6.25 in

French Carriage Clock Mignonnette No.1 Brass & Beveled Glass Case

Located in Savannah, GA

This charming petite Mignonnette No.1 brass case carriage clock features a rectangular top with a

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Antique Early 1900s French Regency Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

French Carriage Clock Mignonnette No.1 Brass & Beveled Glass Case

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 1.75 in

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Burgundy. The case is made of

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

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Enamel

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet

H 101 in W 20 in D 12.5 in

French Art Deco Clock Garniture

Located in Norwich, GB

French Art Deco garniture resting on a black marble, cream and onyx base, chrome four glass case

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Vintage 1920s French Mantel Clocks

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Marble

French Art Deco Clock Garniture

H 12.25 in W 20.75 in D 5 in

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Norwich, GB

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture French mantel clock housed in an arch top porcelain

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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

French Decorative Porcelain Clock Garniture

H 7.5 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in

Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & Inlaid Grandfather Clock

By France"

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & inlaid Grandfather clock, Rosewood case with inlaid detail

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Antique 1860s English Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & Inlaid Grandfather Clock

H 18.71 in W 4.93 in D 3.75 in

French Rosewood Campaign Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French rosewood campaign clock French campaign clock in a finely figured rosewood case standing

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

French Rosewood Campaign Mantel Clock

H 9.75 in W 6 in D 5 in

Miniature French Rosewood Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Miniature rosewood French mantel clock Miniature French mantel clock in a rosewood case sitting

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

Miniature French Rosewood Mantel Clock

H 7.25 in W 5 in D 3 in

French Decorative Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French decorative porcelain mantel clock housed in a square case surmounted by an ornate carrying

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

French Decorative Porcelain Mantel Clock

H 7.5 in W 3 in D 4 in

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoishell Boulle clock in a drumhead case with raised stepped plinth, ebonised sides and

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

H 9.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

French Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French four glass mantel clock French four glass mantel clock with large bevelled glass panels

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

French Four Glass Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 8.25 in D 5.5 in

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

French Empire gilt bronze clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 27cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French metal mantle clock with ‘Boiscontier a Paris Rue De Caumartin’ printed on its face. The

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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks

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Metal

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

H 15.75 in W 11 in D 5.38 in

French Miniature Rosewood Campaign Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Miniature rosewood Campaign clock French miniature Campaign clock in a Rosewood case

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Antique 19th Century French Campaign Mantel Clocks

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Rosewood

French Miniature Rosewood Campaign Clock

H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Ormolu French Empire clock, drumhead case with applied frieze decoration to the base, standing on

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

H 14 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock Waisted case with red tortoiseshell inlaid with fine

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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 5 in

Morbier Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

tall case clock in classic high country style. PH 4670.

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Clocks

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Pine

Morbier Clock

H 93.5 in W 21 in D 10 in

French Late 18th-early 19th C. Fine Cherry Tall Case Clock

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A neoclassical style case with pilaster supports and a chapeau de gendarme bonnet, A glazed door

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

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Cherry

French Late 18th-early 19th C. Fine Cherry Tall Case Clock

H 78 in W 24 in D 12.75 in

Period French Empire Mantle Clock

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The clock features a winged cupid standing on his chariot drawn by two doves and supported on

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Period French Empire Mantle Clock

H 14 in W 13 in D 5 in

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French Case Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French case clock for your home. Each French case clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. If you’re shopping for a French case clock, we have 2917 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French case clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French case clock made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French case clock over the years, but those crafted by Japy Frères, Samuel Marti and A.D. Mougin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Case Clock?

A French case clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,659, while the lowest priced sells for $69 and the highest can go for as much as $675,446.

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 Case Clock

What is a tall case clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.
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.

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