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19th Century Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock with Japy Freres Movement
19th Century Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock with Japy Freres Movement

19th Century Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock with Japy Freres Movement

By Japy Frères

Located in Liverpool, GB

19th century gilded bronze mantel (fireplace) clock with Japy Freres Movement Clock on a

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Movement by Etienne Lenoir Case by Morley
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Movement by Etienne Lenoir Case by Morley

Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock Movement by Etienne Lenoir Case by Morley

By Etienne LeNoir

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Louis XVI gilt bronze and patinated mantel clock, case signed Morley movement signed by Etienne

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantle Clock
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantle Clock

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantle Clock

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H 15.2 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantle Clock

Located in Ross, CA

Aesthetic movement mantle clock made in France in the late 19th century. The face is blue and white

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Patinated & Gilt Bronze Christofle Movement Mantle Clock
Patinated & Gilt Bronze Christofle Movement Mantle Clock

Patinated & Gilt Bronze Christofle Movement Mantle Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique patinated and gilt bronze mantel clock with Christofle movement. Case features an urn

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20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement
Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice decorative mantle clock of a very regal looking Lion

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Resin

Gilt Bronze French Restauration Period Mantle Clock Working Silk String Movement
Gilt Bronze French Restauration Period Mantle Clock Working Silk String Movement

Gilt Bronze French Restauration Period Mantle Clock Working Silk String Movement

Located in Fayetteville, AR

original silk string movement, this lovely clock is in working order and has its key. An exquisite piece

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Antique 1810s French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement
Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Vintage Regal Lion Standing Mantle Clock with Modern Clock Movement

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this nice decorative mantle clock of a very regal looking Lion

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20th Century French Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantle Silk Suspension Movement 1820
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantle Silk Suspension Movement 1820

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantle Silk Suspension Movement 1820

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a wonderful monumental bronze and gilt mantle clock Circa 1820 with a silk

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Antique 1890s Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement
Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Located in Devon, England

Stylish 1930s Art Deco French 8 day marble mantle clock. The ultra stylised deco numerals

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Steel, Chrome

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French Clock Mantle Movement For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French clock mantle movement available at 1stDibs. A French clock mantle movement — often made from metal, bronze and ormolu — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French clock mantle movement, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French clock mantle movement, those designed in Empire, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Japy Frères, JAZ and Samuel Marti each produced at least one beautiful French clock mantle movement that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Clock Mantle Movement?

Prices for a French clock mantle movement start at $1,057 and top out at $117,907 with the average selling for $8,825.

Finding the Right Mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.