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 Chariot Clocks

Louis Xv Cartel Clock

Jean Andre Reiche

Chariot Wheel

French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Depicting Amphitrite's Chariot

$18,000

French Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Depicting Amphitrite's Chariot

Located in New York, NY

Gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock depicting Amphitrite's chariot drawn by Dolphins attributed to F.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & marble vert

$6,546

French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & marble vert

Located in London, GB

A good French Napoleon III period chariot clock of antique vert marble and ormolu.

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Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers

$3,385 / set

19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers

Located in Lisse, NL

This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Poetic power: French garniture clock with panther-drawn floral chariot.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Aurora in Her Chariot Pulled by Her Winged

$14,509

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Aurora in Her Chariot Pulled by Her Winged

Located in London, GB

Fine antique French Empire Ormolu mantel clock of a chariot drawn by two winged horses carrying the chariot with a female figure.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC CLOCK WITH CHARIOT

$3,791

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC CLOCK WITH CHARIOT

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined neoclassical clock in gilded bronze and marble base. The body consists of a classical depiction with a gilded bronze chariot and a swan's head, inside which sits a draped gir...

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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and Desk C...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Directoire Gilt-Bronze Marble Mounted Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

$9,600

Directoire Gilt-Bronze Marble Mounted Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very fine and delicate directoire style gilt-bronze marble mounted chariot clock. Exquisite bronze work depicting a winged charioteer guiding a pair of horse on an ormolu Rosso Lev...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock with Cupid in a Chariot

$9,534

Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock with Cupid in a Chariot

By Marie Prevost

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Exceptional gilt bronze mantel clock with its key depicting a winged Cupid in a chariot. The chariot is pulled by two doves that are resting on a platform adorned with water-leaf. Th...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Three pice clock set Of Thor's Chariot by Samuel Marti

$23,000

Fine Three pice clock set Of Thor's Chariot by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in New York, NY

A fine antique French Gilt bronze and white marble garniture set of three putti playing in Thor's chariot.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Statuary Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere

$13,333

Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Münster, DE

Fire-gilded bronze clock depicting Aurora’s chariot, dial signed Deniere á Paris, Maison Deniere The signature “Denière” or “Denière Fabt de Bronzes à Paris” belongs to Jean-Franço...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in Chariot, signed Thiery à Paris, Early 19th C.

$9,590

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in Chariot, signed Thiery à Paris, Early 19th C.

Located in Greding, DE

Empire mantel clock made of fire-gilded bronze. The scene shows a putto in a richly decorated chariot pulled by a jumping poodle. The clockwork is elegantly integrated into the wheel...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Sculpture “Ben Hur Horse Racing Chariot"

$5,867

Stunning Art Deco Enamel Ceramic Sculpture “Ben Hur Horse Racing Chariot"

Located in Beirut, LB

Art Deco mantel ornament clock. A piece depicting the famous gladiator “Ben Hur” in his horse chariot with two rearing horses and two key bowls. Made in enamel ceramic with light gr...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

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French Empire chariot clock

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 18.9 in D 5.91 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 original gilt case.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 5.12 in

Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

8-day spring driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour countwheel striking on a bell, 9.5-cm enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals signed Le Roy...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 18.9 in D 5.91 in

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

with 8-day movement, striking , in its original gilded case.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in a Chariot

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

Empire Mantel Clock with Putto in a Chariot

Located in Paris, FR

An exceptional gilt bronze mantel clock with its key depicting a winged putto in an antique chariot pulled by two doves resting on a platform adorned with water leaves. The vase cont...

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20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Chariot of Ceres Clock in Gilded Bronze

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 7.88 in

Chariot of Ceres Clock in Gilded Bronze

Located in Milan, IT

Clock in gilded bronze of refined workmanship. Ceres, goddess of ‘agriculture, is driving a chariot, showing a plow pulled by a pair of oxes, France end sec.

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Antique 1780s French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Mantle Chariot Clock François Linke

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H 26.5 in W 36.5 in D 13.5 in

Antique French Mantle Chariot Clock François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Newark, England

Dragon Drawn Chariot From our Clock collection, we are thrilled to introduce this French Mantle Clock attributed to Francois Linke.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Bronze Figural Chariot Clock

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H 12.5 in W 17 in D 12 in

Large 19th Century French Bronze Figural Chariot Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large 19th century French bronze figural chariot clock with 5 inches porcelain dial and fancy pierced gilt hands with brass spring driven movement.

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Antique 1840s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Empire Style Chariot Motif Mantle Clock

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H 18 in W 20 in D 5 in

Neoclassical Empire Style Chariot Motif Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

This chic mantle clock is replete with Empire splendor. Gilt bronze charioteers command a pair of patinated bronze horses on a bronze four post-base adorned with wreath and eagle mot...

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Patinated Bronze and Black Slate Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

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H 18 in W 19 in D 9.5 in

French Patinated Bronze and Black Slate Chariot Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Astoria, NY

French Patinated Bronze and Black Slate Chariot Clock, late 19th century, of rounded rectangular form, surmounted by a Roman soldier driving a chariot with two horses, below, the cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Wonderful French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Cherub Chariot Swan Chickens Clock

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H 16 in W 10 in D 5 in

Wonderful French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Cherub Chariot Swan Chickens Clock

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French Empire gilt and patinated bronze clock adorned with a cherub riding in a chariot pulled by chickens over a swan handle urn sitting on an oval base, clock is curren...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt & Marble Cherub Chariot Figural SH Paris Mantel Clock

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H 18.5 in W 16 in D 6.5 in

Antique French Gilt & Marble Cherub Chariot Figural SH Paris Mantel Clock

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French gilt metal figural mantel clock by S.H. Paris features cherubs with barrel form clock and chariot on marble base, hand painted floral decorated face has Arabic numeral...

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Late Empire ‘Roman Triumph’ Chariot Clock Garniture

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H 17 in W 19 in D 7 in

Late Empire ‘Roman Triumph’ Chariot Clock Garniture

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The spoke wheel of the chariot houses the open dial of the clock which has a white enamel chapter ring.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Allegorical French Empire Urn Clock Featuring Cupid on a Chariot Drawn by Doves

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H 16.25 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in

Allegorical French Empire Urn Clock Featuring Cupid on a Chariot Drawn by Doves

By Renard

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Empire gilt bronze clock of cupid hunting on a chariot drawn by doves.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century

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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in

Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Partly gilt bronze mantel clock with a chariot on a rectangular base, supported at the corners by fasces. The base is modeled after a design by Jean-André Reiche. The wheel of the ch...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century

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H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 4.73 in

Mantle Clock with Chariot of Telemachus, Paris, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Partly gilt bronze mantel clock with a chariot on a rectangular base, supported at the corners by fasces. The base is modeled after a design by Jean-André Reiche. The wheel of the ch...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Empire Chariot Clock with Bronzed Putti, Eagles, and Neoclassical Bas Relief

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H 19 in W 17 in D 7 in

Empire Chariot Clock with Bronzed Putti, Eagles, and Neoclassical Bas Relief

Located in New York, NY

Fascinating gilt bronze Empire chariot clock surmounted by a bronze putto in Zeus’ chariot, drawn by two eagles through the clouds.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Magnificent 19th Century clock in bronze with cupids pulling a chariot by rams

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H 19 in W 25 in D 8.5 in

Magnificent 19th Century clock in bronze with cupids pulling a chariot by rams

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine antiques french gilt bronze and marble base clock representing cupids pulling a chariot by rams. the top of the clock is crowned by a cupid holding a ribboned sceptre at the ...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel in Louis XV Style "Love on Its Chariot"

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H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel in Louis XV Style "Love on Its Chariot"

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

An ormolu alcove cartel in the Louis XV style presenting a Love on a chariot pulled by a couple of doves in the clouds on a background of trellises. The rocaille decoration is topped...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Empire Ormolu Chariot Mantel Clock

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H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 20.08 in

Empire Ormolu Chariot Mantel Clock

Located in Stockholm, SE

3¾-inch annular enamel chapter ring forming the wheel of the chariot, bell striking movement with silk suspension, the chariot containing a roaring lion and carrying Minerva and her ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Important Chariot Clock, Signed by Lepine a Paris

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H 18.9 in W 24.81 in D 7.49 in

Important Chariot Clock, Signed by Lepine a Paris

By Lepine

Located in Stockholm, SE

Important chariot clock. Made circa 1810 in Paris , signed by Lepine a Paris. Base with the 12 zodiac signs.

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Cartel Clock with Putti on a Chariot by Vincenti

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H 18.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Cartel Clock with Putti on a Chariot by Vincenti

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A good quality doré bronze Louis XV style Cartel clock featuring a putti sitting on a chariot, holding reigns on a pair of doves, movement by Vincenti, with medals.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Quality Rare Ormolu Mounted Double Sided Chariot Clock w Cherubs, Vincenti

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H 14.5 in W 17 in D 7 in

Fine Quality Rare Ormolu Mounted Double Sided Chariot Clock w Cherubs, Vincenti

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very fine quality white marble and ormolu mounted chariot clock, with several jovial cherubs, the movement by Vincenti. The rear of the clock has what looks to be the second wheel ...

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & Verde Antico marble

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H 15 in W 17.8 in D 5 in

Antique French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & Verde Antico marble

Located in London, GB

A French ormolu and verde antico marble striking chariot clock, Circa mid 19th century.

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Antique 1850s European Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century

$3,385

H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 6.7 in

Table Clock, Ormolu, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Table clock made of gilded bronze with a powerful base, enhanced with legs decorated with vegetal and architectural motifs of classicist inspiration and a series of details on the fr...

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

$3,779

H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...

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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

$661Sale Price|30% Off

H 19 in W 10 in D 6 in

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous French Empire antique clock set - Mantle clock is flanked by two bronze urns on pedestals - Clock is surmounted by bronze female maiden figurine - Great collectors piec...

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Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Other

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

$18,605

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 8.27 in

Napoleon III Period Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock by Delafontaine

Located in London, GB

The acclaimed French bronze foundry, Delafontaine, created this remarkable mantel clock. At the time this piece was crafted, in c.1860, the company was directed by Auguste-Maximilien...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

$2,198Sale Price|55% Off

H 14.18 in W 21.66 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Raised on a Marble Stand with Two Marble Urns

Located in Sofia, BG

Elegant mantel clock in very good condition with front glass and rich bronze decoration in Louis XVI style, having hand painted porcelain front part and raised on a white marble stan...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

$3,846

H 6.11 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in

French Napoleon III Ormolu and Marble Carriage Clock signed by Ed. Chartier

Located in London, GB

A beautiful French Napoleon III ormolu carriage clock, with all five panels mounted in red marble. The marble panels overlaid with original gilt bronze neoclassical figures and acant...

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Antique 1880s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte

$47,338

H 28.94 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in

French Antique Ormolu Mantel Clock by Leroy Commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte

By LeRoy

Located in London, GB

This fine mantel clock is cast entirely in ormolu by celebrated Parisian clockmaker Leroy and commemorates the return of Napoleon's ashes to France in 1840. The clock is set on a rec...

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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

$19,100

H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Parisian pendule is detailed with Roman numer...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$24,295

H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in

Antique French Empire Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 55cm, width 43cm, depth 13cm This fine Empire period mantel clock is wro...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A French Gilt bronze Charles X mantel clock, circa 1825

$2,650

H 16.5 in W 12 in D 4.25 in

A French Gilt bronze Charles X mantel clock, circa 1825

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A fine French Charles X period gilt bronze figural mantel clock circa 1825. Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont and Paris, c. 1825. The sculptural group represents an allegory of navigation or...

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV style Bronze Ormolu Mantle Clock with Sevres Style Plaques

$3,750

H 12.5 in W 16.25 in D 5.5 in

French Louis XV style Bronze Ormolu Mantle Clock with Sevres Style Plaques

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Bring timeless elegance and museum-quality artistry into your interior with this exceptional French Louis XV style doré bronze figural mantel clock, exquisitely adorned with Sèvres s...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock with Orpheus, circa 1810

$3,283

H 18.12 in W 13.19 in D 4.73 in

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock with Orpheus, circa 1810

Located in Kastrup, DK

French Empire mantel clock in ormolu, decorated with Orpheus with lyre and harp. The dial has a finely decorated ormolu centre, surrounded by white enamel with black Roman numerals....

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco 1930's Signed Limousin Marble Figural Clock Set

$2,675

H 12 in W 19 in D 7 in

French Art Deco 1930's Signed Limousin Marble Figural Clock Set

By Limousin

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant French Art Deco clock set, circa 1930, featuring a richly veined marble base, gilt-bronze/patinated metal figural centerpiece depicting a seated woman, and matching decorativ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant

$9,785

H 16.15 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in

French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant

Located in London, GB

Are antique French Louis XV ormolu mantel clock of Hannibal and Scipio signed Amant. This rare and unusual clock, in extremely fine condition and entirely original fire gilt ormolu, ...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set, c. 1860

$4,600Sale Price|50% Off

H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set, c. 1860

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Set, circa 1860. 19th Century Neoclassical White Marble and Gilt Bronze Figurative Mantel Clock Set, circa 1860 A...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

$16,000

H 12 in W 9 in D 4 in

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu, Gris St. Anne and white Carrara marble clock, signed 'Mailland, a Paris'. The clock is raised by six mottled ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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$1,160Sale Price / set|27% Off

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Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Gold Metallic, Accept Custom Size

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Screens

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Gold Leaf

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

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Bronze

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

$186,857

H 98.43 in W 21.26 in D 13 in

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Malachite, Ormolu

Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantel or Wall Mirror

$1,415Sale Price|44% Off

H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 4.73 in

Antique Large Fine Quality Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantel or Wall Mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique large fine quality early 19th century gilt overmantel or wall mirror. A very decorative statement piece, with a great look. A charming mirror, that is full of age and char...

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Antique Early 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Giltwood

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris, Bronze & Ormolu, 1815

$4,200

H 13.75 in W 12.25 in D 4.5 in

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris, Bronze & Ormolu, 1815

Located in Montreal, QC

This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports a vase shaped clock case in turn supported by winged dolphin heads and flanked by ...

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Allegorical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Depicting "Night and Day"

$9,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 16 in D 4 in

Allegorical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock Depicting "Night and Day"

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The clock features a cartouche shaped case housing an hour and half-hour striking movement with a round white enamel dial, indicating the Roman numeral hours and the Arabic five-min...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Bronze

Salvador DalíSalvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph, 1969

$5,875

H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 0.4 in

Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph

By Salvador Dalí

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph 1969 Dimensions: P. 57 x 37 cm Sheet: 75 x 56 cm Edition of 340 + proofs Editor : Jean Schneider, Basel Handsigned, EA (Epreuv...

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1960s Surrealist Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

$60,863

H 24.81 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in London, GB

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

$48,260

H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in

Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis

By Maison Marquis, Languereau

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Sèvres Porcelain with Doré Bronze Clock

$7,200

H 14 in W 19 in D 4.5 in

Sèvres Porcelain with Doré Bronze Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sèvres Porcelain with doré bronze clock. Clock is not running.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock

$24,295

H 81.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass

Stephen GoossonLe jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh Daubigny's Garden by S. Goosson, 1951

$3,650

H 16.63 in W 1,463 in D 1 in

Le jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh Daubigny's Garden by S. Goosson

Located in Soquel, CA

Le jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh by Stephen Goosson The painting depicts the enclosed garden of Charles-François Daubigny, a French landscape painter whom Van Gogh ad...

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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

18th Century Neo-Classical Italian Carved, Painted and Gilt Wall Panel

$4,450

H 46.66 in W 32.49 in D 1.97 in

18th Century Neo-Classical Italian Carved, Painted and Gilt Wall Panel

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous ca. 1790; Italy Wood panel and plaster, painted, gilt and lacquered Approximate size: 118.5 x 82.5 x 5 cm The present panel is probably of late 18th century origin,...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

$14,985Sale Price|49% Off

H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Erik Hoglund Eight- Arm Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s

$7,672

H 24.41 in Dm 19.69 in

Rare Erik Hoglund Eight- Arm Iron and Glass Chandelier, Sweden, circa 1970s

By Erik Höglund

Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen

A large mid-century 12 -arm wrought iron and clear glass chandelier by Erik Hoglund for Costa Boda, Sweden, circa 1970s. Height: (light fixture only) - 23.62 inches Total height : 4...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener

$43,914

H 86.62 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in

20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Berlin, DE

A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...

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20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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French Chariot Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French chariot clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and marble, all French chariot clocks available were constructed with great care. French chariot clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French chariot clocks bearing Empire or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many French chariot clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Vincenti et Cie, Dubuisson and Marie Prevost produced popular French chariot clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are French Chariot Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $10,526, while they’re typically $3,892 on the low end and $19,522 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 French Chariot Clocks

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I 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.